The Best Tours To Take In Lanzarote

With its dramatic lunar landscape, numerous volcanos and stunning rock formations – not to mention some gorgeous beaches – there’s certainly plenty to explore on the island of Lanzarote. Here’s our selection of the best and most fun ways to discover this, the fourth-largest of the Canary Islands.

Tour on horseback (or camel)

One of the most pleasant and relaxing ways to discover Lanzarote is on horseback. There are numerous defined riding trails – called Rutas Ecuestres – and there’s no shortage of riding centres dotted around the island. You can trot or gallop through some stunning scenery, with the likes of Horses Lanzarote, who offer one- or two-hour tours around the Costa Teguise area. They also have ponies for younger riders. Alternatively, to indulge your inner Lawrence of Arabia, you can explore the desert-like landscapes on the back of a camel in the Timanfaya National Park; trips take around half an hour.

Horses Lanzarote, Calle Pardelera, 35539 Teseguite, Las Palmas, +34 696844395

Go on a jeep safari

Another experience for those who like it rough and rugged, a jeep safari takes you off the beaten track to places that would do some serious damage to your hire car. Adventure Holidays Lanzarote offer a range of 4×4 trips that last up to around seven hours, with as much on- or off-road as you like.