Guided Off-Road Volcano Buggy Tour Lanzarote

Peñas del Chache, the highest point of Lanzarote

Peñas del Chache rises to roughly 670 metres in the Famara massif, which makes it the highest point on Lanzarote and the natural goal of this buggy tour. From the upper tracks the island looks like a patchwork of dark cones, whitewashed villages and deep blue Atlantic, and on a clear day you can pick out La Graciosa and the smaller islets of the Chinijo Archipelago. This climb reaches parts of the island that most visitors never see from a road.

Your guide sets the pace and chooses the stopping points, so there is time for photos without holding up the convoy. The best time to go is usually the morning, when the air is clear and the light on the slopes is soft, while afternoon departures bring warm colours over the northern coast. Follow the guide's signals and keep a safe distance on dusty tracks.

Volcanic cones, quarries and lava fields of the north

Northern Lanzarote is older and greener than the fire-scarred south, yet volcanoes still shape everything you see. The route crosses dark cinder tracks, dips into abandoned quarries where volcanic gravel was once cut for building and farming, and skirts lava fields that have been weathering for thousands of years. This is what sets an off-road volcano tour apart from a coach trip: you feel the surface change under the wheels, from loose picón to hard basalt crust.

Along the way the guide explains how the cones formed, why the soil is so dark, and how local farmers still spread volcanic gravel to hold moisture around their crops. Expect dust on dry days, which is why the goggles and windbreaker are provided. A bandana or scarf is worth bringing, because it is not included.

Starting at the buggy base near Costa Teguise

The tour starts from the buggy base on the north-east side of the island, close to Costa Teguise and within easy reach of Arrecife. If you are asking how to get to the meeting point, the exact location is shown on your booking voucher, and a taxi or hire car from the nearby resorts is straightforward. If you would rather not organise the journey, choose an option with pickup and drop-off from selected addresses, confirmed after booking.

Before setting off you receive a briefing on the buggies, the route signals and safety, and you are fitted with goggles and a windbreaker. Departure times vary by option: the 2-hour tour has four start times through the day, while the 3-hour tour runs in the morning and mid-afternoon. Bring your driving licence in case you drive, and check the voucher for age and driver requirements.

2 hours or 3 hours: choosing your buggy tour

The 2-hour tour is the shortest option and covers the main volcanoes and quarries on a compact loop, which suits travellers who are short on time or new to off-road driving. The 3-hour tour adds an extra hour around the volcanoes, quarries and main viewpoints, giving more time on the tracks and more stops for pictures.

Each length is offered directly from the meeting point or with pickup and drop-off, so you can match the tour to your accommodation and budget. All options are shared, guided and led by a live guide, and none includes food or drinks, so eat beforehand and carry water. Sunglasses, closed shoes and clothes you do not mind getting dusty are the sensible choice.