LANZAROTE, CANARY ISLANDS

As we leave our ship we will head southwest and pass by the picturesque villages of Uga and Yaiza before taking a camel ride along the outskirts of the National Park of Timanfaya, more commonly known as the Fire Mountains.

As we leave our ship we will head southwest and pass by the picturesque villages of Uga and Yaiza before taking a camel ride along the outskirts of the National Park of Timanfaya, more commonly known as the Fire Mountains. The camels will take us for an approximate 30 minute ride (optional) along the coloured hills of the volcanic mountains. Following our camel ride we shall proceed to the heart of the national park, where the lack of wildlife creates an apparent silence that is almost palpable and makes it difficult to imagine the advent of a volcanic eruption, although we will be able to see that just beneath the surface, the volcanoes are still very much active. Along the ‘Lunar Route’ we will admire the impressive effects that volcanic eruptions have left on the landscape over the centuries. At the highest point of the park - ‘Islote de Hilario’ – we will learn about the force of the temperatures below the ground through the demonstrations by the park staff. We will now be able to see the salt flats of Janubio, and the water siphoning of Los Hervideros. Los Hervideros is the name of a tiny inlet with thundering surf. As the incandescent lava once flowed, entering into contact with the sea, combined with the sea winds, strange, unearthly shapes were created. We will continue to Yaiza Village for a short comfort stop before we starting the return journey to our awaiting ship. Our drive will take us through the wine growing area called La Geria and we will have the opportunity to see its special method of cultivation with volcanic stone circular walls. There is some walking involved in this tour, over uneven ground. We suggest sturdy shoes and a jacket. This tour is not recommended for passengers with limited mobility or wheelchair passengers.