Lanzarote tour from Fuerteventura with lunch and wine tasting

Fuerteventura Villages, Caves and Farm Tour with Lunch

Fuerteventura is famed for its miles of sandy beaches but head inland and you'll find a land that time forgot. This exclusive excursion takes in colonial churches, the whitewashed villages of Pajara and Betancuria, a farm and an aloe vera plantation among other attractions.

Highlights of Fuerteventura Private Tour with Canarian Lunch

Explore Fuerteventura's plentiful supply of sights and scenery on an exclusive tour just for you and your party. You'll visit Pajara, Ajuy and Betancuria and there's a cheese tasting experience and a traditional lunch included, too. Yurena, one of our local guides, says, ‘We're so proud of our majorero cheese. The goats have been here for centuries, and their milk reflects how happy they are with island life – it's top quality, very pure, and has a high protein and fat content, making it perfect for cheese production.'First up is an aloe vera plantation, where you'll learn all about the plant's reputed healing properties. Then it's on to Pajara to visit its enigmatic Aztec-looking church. Next up is the remote village of Ajuy, with its black volcanic beach with colourful fishing boats. There's also a pit stop at Las Peñitas viewpoint – a standout selfie spot. We'll discover beautiful Betancuria, too. The island's first capital is now a sleepy, whitewashed village that's home to St Mary's Church – the oldest in the Canaries – whose simple façade hides a richly decorated interior.When you've worked up an appetite, there's a tasty lunch of local specialities to look forward to in Valle de Santa Ines. Hosted at a family-owned restaurant, your meal will be prepared with local, seasonal produce from the island. In the afternoon, you'll visit a goat farm, where you'll sample majorero cheese together with local jams and homemade mojo sauces as well as honey rum.

Ajuy and Las Peñitas Walking Tour with Picnic

Everything that makes the western highlands of Fuerteventura special comes together on this walking tour. Your guide will lead you through one of the island's greenest areas and barren landscapes with a Wild West feel, all the way to the fishing village of Ajuy – and there's a few hidden surprises on this well-known route. Fernando, one of our insider guides, says ‘Every year, on the third Saturday of September, thousands of islanders dressed in traditional Canarian costume pilgrimage through the gorge to worship Fuerteventura's patron saint.'Discover off the beaten track parts of Fuerteventura as you embark on foot, crisscrossing valleys from the hamlet of Vega de Rio Palmas to the hermitage of Las Peñitas. There'll be plenty of photo stops and the chance to rest in the shade under one of the many date trees which dot the route. Thanks to the surrounding sea of green vegetation and otherworldly rock formations, locals refer to the area as the ‘Oasis of Fuerteventura'. Film fans, though, can spot it in one of the scenes from the Marvel movie, The Eternals.Continue the trail along a gorge towards the coast and we'll reach the wave washed Ajuy. This remote village is famed for its sea caves, which you'll get time to explore along with its black volcanic beaches. Stroll along the shore at El Jurado and treat your feet to a dip in the refreshing water of the Atlantic. We'll tuck into a well-deserved picnic before heading back.

Fuerteventura Villages and Food Tour with Aloe Vera Plantation

Historic towns, farms, tastings and viewpoints – this tour gives you a flavour of Fuerteventura. You'll explore Ajuy, Pajara and Betancuria, take in an aloe vera plantation and a cheese museum, then round it off with a late lunch.

Lanzarote Volcanoes and Caves Tour from Fuerteventura

Lanzarote and Fuerteventura may only be 25 minutes apart but scenery wise, they're light years apart. On this full day, you can discover some of the best bits – the volcanoes of the Lunar Route, Cesar Manrique's inspired architecture at Jameos del Agua and some local wines in La Geria.

Highlights of Lanzarote Private Tour from Fuerteventura

Lanzarote may only be a 25-minute ferry ride from Fuerteventura, but in the scenery stakes, it's a world away. On this exclusive private tour, you'll discover the lava-scarred landscapes of Timanfaya National Park, journey through the palm tree valley of Haria and taste wine from a volcanic vineyard.

Fuerteventura Island Tour with Goat Farm Visit

If you fancy a taste of the authentic Fuerteventura, then this day out is for you. Pretty villages, smugglers' caves and beautiful scenery are all on the menu, along with an aloe vera plantation. To top it off, you'll get to sample some of the island's best delicacies at a goat farm. Yurena, one of our local guides, says, ‘We're very proud of our majorero goat cheese, it's a staple in our kitchens. Learn how it's pressed with woven palm leaves and rubbed with paprika or gofio flour for flavour.'Kick off at the aloe vera plantation and learn all about its reputed health benefits. Then discover the village of Pajara, famed for its unusual church façade and its wooden balconies. Fran says, ‘The inspiration behind the parish church's Aztec-themed portico remains a mystery. Just above the door, you'll see symbols of suns, serpents, lions and doves. And if you stop and take a closer look, you'll find many more.'Plus, there's free time in Ajuy, a fishing village that meets the ocean at a black volcanic sand beach. There's a lovely, scenic walk on chalk cliffs to limestone caves where smugglers once hid their contraband. Nestled in a valley dotted with palm trees is Betancuria, the island's first capital. Here, you'll have free time to explore the cobbled streets and its church – the oldest in the Canaries. After lunch in a family-run restaurant in Valle de Santa Ines, there's a visit to a farm. Sample majorero goat cheese, jams and other local specialities. A tasty way to round off the day.

Aphrodite Sunset Chill-out Cruise Fuerteventura

Drifting past Fuerteventura's coastline as the sun begins to set takes relaxation to the next level. You'll cruise out as the balmy evening breeze wisps around the harbour to watch the sun go down over rugged shores on board Aphrodite, a traditional Turkish gulet boat. There'll be dinner, drinks and chill-out music, too.You'll see the island in a whole new light as we cast off from Morro Jable harbour before the sun dips down below the horizon. With a drink from the open bar in hand, you'll unwind onboard to the live DJ playing the best in chill-out tunes. We'll then drop anchor in a bay off the coast for the chance to relax and enjoy the summer breeze.Once you've built up an appetite, you'll sit down to an oriental-themed feast, prepared by the crew. We'll save the best part for last – a dazzling Spanish sunset to light up the sky.

Jandia Dolphin Watching Cruise in Fuerteventura

Bring a splash of excitement to your holiday with this two-hour cruise, where you'll be on the lookout for some of the ocean's most playful residents – dolphins. The calm, warm waters surrounding Fuerteventura are a dolphin's dream, rich with food and full of life, making it the perfect spot to see them darting through the waves and putting on a natural show.Catch the breezes on deck and keep your eyes peeled for the first hint of movement – you'll often just see a fleeting shadow or flash of dorsal fin before a playful pod surges into view. Then, with a bit of luck, you'll be treated to an incredible show as they leap, plunge and race through the water alongside you.You may even spot baby dolphins swimming close to their mothers, and if you're really lucky, pilot whales too. And when your eyes aren't tracking the waters, you'll have the Jandia coastline to gaze out over while you sit back with a drink and relax.

Jandia Dolphin-Watching Cruise

The calm, warm waters of Fuerteventura are home to many amazing creatures, and you'll get to go in search of dolphins on this two-hour cruise. See them in their natural habitat - and because of abundant food and highly oxygenated currents, they come here to spend their days frolicking and playing. Then, when your eyes aren't tracking the waters, you'll have the Jandia coastline to gaze out over while you sit back with a drink and relax.