TransportThe trip was great. The guide was friendly and knew her stuff but gave out far too many facts and figures eg square metres of each island, populations etc. As she was commenting in both German and English, it became a non-stop cacophone of noise to which, we both tended to 'switch off'.
Lanzarote and Fuerteventura may only be 30 minutes apart, but scenery wise, they're light years apart. We'll take you to the island to the north to discover its moon-like landscapes, palm-clad valleys, volcanic vineyards and whitewashed villages. Teresa, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Lanzarote's wines are the fruit of our ingenuity in harnessing the destruction wrought by Mother Nature into an art – a common thread that weaves together islander and landscape.'
After an early pick-up, go to the port for the ferry to Playa Blanca. The action starts straight away at Timanfaya National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve that's home to more than 100 volcanoes. You'll feel like you've landed on the moon. Feel the heat beneath your feet as you watch brushwood burst into flames and a steaming geyser shoot from the ground. Teresa says, ‘The drive through lava-scarred landscapes of the Lunar Route is straight out of a sci-fi movie.'
There's also a stop in a family-owned winery in La Geria. Enjoy a tasting of its wines, which are made from grapes grown in moist circular cavities, known as ‘socos'. A buffet lunch is served in a family-owned restaurant, which uses locally sourced ingredients. With this stop, you contribute to the local community. Rounding off the day is a visit to the Jameos del Agua. These volcanic tubes were converted into a nightclub by legendary local architect Cesar Manrique in the 60s.
What is the itinerary for this experience?
This experience is available in English, German, French and Polish across various days, and the itinerary and ferry timings change depending on which tour you pick.
English, French and German option:- 5:45am to 8:40am – hotel pick-ups from Jandia, Esquinzo, Costa Calma, Costa Caleta, Costa Antigua and Corralejo
- 8:40am to 9:00am – board the ferry at Corralejo Harbour
- 9:00am to 9:45am – ferry crossing to Playa Blanca in Lanzarote
- 9:45am to 10:40am – drive to La Geria and visit a local winery for a tasting
- 10:40am to 12:30pm– drive to Jameos del Agua and visit the caves
- 12:30pm to 1:50pm – drive to Haria and have lunch
- 1:50pm to 2:50pm – drive to Timanfaya
- 2:50pm to 4:20pm – visit the Timanfaya National Park including 30-minute bus ride around the luna route
- 4:20pm to 5:05pm – drive to the El Golfo coastline for a walk by the Green Lake
- 5:05pm to 6:00pm – drive to Playa Blanca and board the ferry
- 6:00pm to 6:45pm – ferry crossing to Corralejo in Fuerteventura
- 6:45pm to 8:30pm – hotel drop-offs in Corralejo, Costa Caleta, Costa Antigua, Costa Calma, Esquinzo and Jandia
Monday to Saturday Polish option:
- 6:05am to 9:20am – hotel pick-ups from Jandia, Esquinzo, Costa Calma, Costa Caleta, Costa Antigua and Corralejo
- 9:20am to 9:40am – board the ferry at Corralejo Harbour
- 9:40am to 10:20am – ferry crossing to Playa Blanca in Lanzarote
- 10:20am to 10:45am – drive to Timanfaya
- 10:45am to 12:15pm – visit the Timanfaya National Park including 30-minute bus ride around the luna route
- 12:15 pm to 1:10 pm – drive to La Geria and visit a local winery for a tasting
- 1:10pm to 3:15pm – drive to Haria and have lunch
- 3:15pm to 4:30pm – drive to Jameos del Agua and visit the caves
- 4:30pm to 6:05pm – drive to the El Golfo coastline for a walk by the Green Lake
- 6:05pm to 7:00pm – drive to Playa Blanca and board the ferry
- 7:00pm to 7:45pm – ferry crossing to Corralejo in Fuerteventura
- 7:45pm to 9:30pm – hotel drop offs in Corralejo, Costa Caleta, Costa Antigua, Costa Calma, and Esquinzo and Jandia
Sunday Polish option:
- 5:20 am to 8:35 am – hotel pick-ups from Jandia, Esquinzo, Costa Calma, Costa Caleta, Costa Antigua and Corralejo
- 8:35 am to 9:00 am – board the ferry at Corralejo Harbour
- 9:00am to 9:45am – ferry crossing to Playa Blanca in Lanzarote
- 9:45am to 10:10am – drive to Timanfaya
- 10:10am to 11:25am – visit the Timanfaya National Park including 30-minute bus ride around the luna route
- 11:25am to 12:35 am – drive to Mancha Blanca and have lunch
- 12:35pm to 1:20pm – drive to La Geria and visit a local winery for a tasting
- 1:20pm to 3:00pm – drive to Jameos del Agua and visit the caves
- 3:00pm to 4:10pm – drive to the El Golfo coastline for a walk by the Green Lake
- 4:10pm to 5:00pm – drive to Playa Blanca and board the ferry
- 5:00pm to 5:45pm – ferry crossing to Corralejo in Fuerteventura
- 5:45pm to 7:30pm – hotel drop-offs in Corralejo, Costa Caleta, Costa Antigua, Costa Calma, Esquinzo and Jandia
Please note, the times and schedule may vary on the day
