Lanzarote Day Trip from Fuerteventura: A Complete Review

Thinking about popping over to Lanzarote while you’re kicking back in Fuerteventura? You might be in for a treat, you know. That full-day tour could be just the ticket for squeezing in another island experience, that’s for sure. So, this is almost a look at what you can expect, covering everything from getting there to what to see and whether or not it’s really something that fits with your travel vibe. I mean, at the end of the day, it is up to you, alright.

Setting Sail: The Ferry from Fuerteventura to Lanzarote

First thing’s first, there’s that early start to catch the ferry, very early indeed. Typically, these tours kick off super early, more or less around 8:00 AM, maybe even earlier, really. Then you pile onto a bus for the quick ride to Corralejo, and then, by the way, that’s where the ferry waits to whisk you across to Playa Blanca in Lanzarote. You are getting out on time though, that’s important. So, the crossing? Usually it’s like, just under an hour, kind of smooth sailing most days, tends to be, but you know, the Atlantic can always decide to give you a little bit of a rock and roll experience, so that’s a thought. That first breath of Lanzarote air, when you step off the ferry, too it’s almost the start of your day, it could be pretty exciting really.

Timanfaya National Park: A Volcanic Vista

After arriving, naturally, you are herded onto a coach for the tour proper, typically a beeline to Timanfaya National Park. Actually, that place is something else. Like, you can see landscapes forged by volcanic eruptions way back in the 1730s, still as dramatic as anything. It is like another planet there, so to speak. And you also get to see the geothermal demonstrations; the guides pour water into the ground, and geysers erupt because of the heat from the volcano underneath. Plus, it’s fun, it’s very educational too, even in some respects breathtaking if the sun is shining, that is.

Jameos del Agua: Nature Meets Art

After Timanfaya, next you get to see Jameos del Agua. This place showcases the flair of César Manrique, actually a local artist. What Manrique did, in effect, he changed this volcanic tunnel into a place that blends nature with design. So, you wander down into caverns, just slightly eerie, where there is also a pool filled with these small, blind albino lobsters – usually only found in really deep waters, that is. The contrast of the dark rocks against the crisp white of the buildings? Just gorgeous, and what about the fact there are crustaceans down here? Like they shouldn’t even be there. It’s strange in that way. Then that café/bar is just a spot that can be just perfect for a drink, you know, to chill out for a little while, in that case. As I was saying, something special really. Oh, by the way, there may even be live music, just if you are lucky!

Exploring La Geria: Lanzarote’s Wine Region

After seeing all of the natural formations and caves, maybe it is time for tasting the wine, or looking at vineyards that is for sure. Usually, the tour gives you a quick peek at La Geria. Very weird sort of place in the best way. What happened is the locals figured out how to grow vines in the volcanic ash. They dig these big pits and then shelter each vine with small stone walls. I mean it looks like you landed on the moon or something like that, in a way. Often, the tour pops into one of the wineries. You get the chance to see how they manage to make wine in this kind of rough spot. Then you can try some of the local wine yourself too, so it’s fun in that way. It’s a totally one-off sort of spot and the wine tastes amazing. As a matter of fact it is worth the effort of just experiencing what the winemakers achieve here.

Optional Extras and Considerations

There can be, of course, other bits included. Depending on which tour you grab, seemingly. Maybe, you know, a stop at the Green Lagoon (El Golfo), which really stands out because of its colour. Or, then there is a camel ride near Timanfaya, really just if you fancy that kind of thing. The lunch, usually it’s fine, not something super special but you aren’t going to go hungry. It’s still quite cheap in a way. Plus, of course, all those little stores and souvenir shops on the route. Good if you like to pick something up to, say, remember the visit. The tours can feel long because you are moving from place to place. The guide is telling you all about everything you see too, very helpful that is. So, actually, if you’re okay with the moving and want a taster of Lanzarote, this tour really might suit, maybe.