The Island of Fire & Camel Ride
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Port
Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$100
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Lanzarote is like no other place in the world. Craters and contorted lava flows from massive volcanic eruptions 270 years ago cover three-fourths of the island's 324-square-mile surface. The area is a National Park and is a must-see for every visitor to Lanzarote.
Depart the pier on a route that takes you to the southern part of the island, passing Arrecife -- the capital -- and driving to Montana de Fuego, or Fire Mountain, in Timanfaya National Park. Ride a camel up the slopes of a volcano cone to see the tortured yet beautiful lunar-like landscape spread out below.
Continue to Islote de Hilario for a fascinating demonstration of how volcanic cinders just below the surface are hot enough to kindle wood and produce steam -- proof of the violent forces that linger beneath the earth's crust.
Since rain is rare on Lanzarote, farmers have devised ingenious cultivation methods to grow vegetables in fields of black lava pellets watered only by sea mists. Grapes thrive in cinder pits called zocos, and porous lava granules allow dew to filter down to the roots. The result is a fresh, golden wine called Malvasia. Enjoy a wine tasting in the La Geria region -- Lanzarote's wine country.
Please note: Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Guests who are pregnant or have a back or neck condition are not allowed to participate. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water. Bring a light jacket.