A different view of the island. Selected experiences with a reason to go, and the journey details worth checking first.
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A little more island.
Good reasons to go a little further, with the transport details worth checking.
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An organised overview of Lanzarote's volcanic south and northern sights, useful when you want to cover places that do not form one simple public-bus day trip.
Why consider itChoose it for a first-day island overview or for Timanfaya and northern attractions without piecing together separate transport.
Meeting point & getting there: Lanzarote full-day island highlights tour+
Pickup options are listed for several resorts, including Arrecife, Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise and Playa Blanca. The provider confirms the exact point and time the day before; itineraries can change.
A catamaran outing from Puerto del Carmen towards the Papagayo coast, with the itinerary and included activities shown on the product page.
Why consider itChoose it when Papagayo is the aim and you prefer a planned sea excursion to arranging an independent onward journey from Playa Blanca.
Meeting point & getting there: Papagayo Beaches catamaran day trip+
The boat boards in Puerto del Carmen. Optional transport from selected resorts depends on the booked option, so follow the provider's meeting instructions rather than a public-bus stop.
A paid submarine experience in the Puerto Calero area, with pickup and activity options selected during booking.
Why consider itChoose it for an underwater experience without diving, while checking the current accessibility and participation details before booking.
Meeting point & getting there: Real submarine dive with hotel pickup+
Hotel pickup and other options vary by selection and date. Use the provider's confirmed instructions; a nearby bus stop is not a substitute meeting point.
Where to go on Lanzarote, and how the bus gets you there
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Playa Blanca and Papagayo
Getting there by busFrom the airport, line 161 is the regular daytime route to Playa Blanca; from Arrecife, compare lines 6, 60 and 62. Papagayo itself has no bus, which is why the catamaran listings sail there from Puerto del Carmen or Playa Blanca.
Getting there by busLine 161 from the airport serves Puerto del Carmen’s landmark stops before continuing south and calls at Puerto Calero in both directions; from Arrecife, use line 2. Line 161 cannot be used for a journey wholly inside Puerto del Carmen.
Getting there by busThere is no verified Intercity route to the Montañas del Fuego entrance; line 60 serves Yaiza, a planning base and not the park. A tour with pickup is the car-free answer for Timanfaya.
Getting there by busIntercity line 7 runs from Arrecife through Teguise to Haría and Máguez, line 20 to Caleta de Famara, and line 9 to Órzola calls at Jameos del Agua on some departures only. From Costa Teguise, line 11 runs straight to the Teguise market on Sundays.
Getting there by busLine 9 from Arrecife to Órzola, then a separately booked ferry to Caleta de Sebo. Neither source promises a protected connection, so leave a generous margin in Órzola.
Getting there by busFrom the airport, line 22 on working weekdays or line 23 at weekends reaches Arrecife; for Costa Teguise, change there to line 3, the all-day bus.
Most of it: Intercity Lanzarote’s lines from Arrecife reach Teguise, Haría, Famara, Órzola and the resorts, with a dated board on every guide. Timanfaya and Papagayo are where a tour is the answer.
Which listings collect me, and which start where the bus stops?
The island highlights tour lists pickups in Arrecife, Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise and Playa Blanca; harbour boat trips start where the bus stops. Check the meeting point on each listing before booking.
How do I get back after a tour?
Pick the return you intend to catch from the dated board on the destination page before leaving, and leave a generous margin wherever a ferry is part of the day.
Does this page show prices or departure times?
No. Prices, availability and meeting points stay on GetYourGuide; departures are on this site’s dated boards and change with the operator’s timetable.
01 / Location
Start in the right place.
Check the exact meeting point before booking. An island-wide listing may start far from your hotel.
02 / Timing
Plan both journeys.
Allow time to arrive early and check your last bus home. The bus and the activity are separate arrangements.
03 / Details
Know what’s included.
Confirm hotel pickup, suitability and cancellation terms with the activity provider. Current prices and availability appear on the booking page.
