Timanfaya National Park
Timanfaya National Park
4.5
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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An awe-inspiring stretch of volcanic wasteland: a desolate and bleak monument to the power of Mother Nature.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- Richard DFleet, United Kingdom566 contributionsAmazing Place, must visit if youa re n LanzaroteYou cannot visit Lanzarote without visiting Timanfaya. This place is out of this world and like being on another planet. We did a coach trip which I would recommend. The only down side was seeing camel rides for tourists which was not great..so avoid theseVisited April 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten April 23, 2023
- SCHarrisMidland, Michigan5 contributionsBeautiful views!Get there early! Otherwise you spend your whole day in car queues to park and visit the site. Bus ride can cause you to be a bit queasy as it is a bit like a roller coaster ride. Kudos to those bus drivers! Mad driving skills! As you arrive you are directed to a leisure bus that drives you through the volcano area - very cool takes about 35 minutes. Enjoyed the sites! Phenomenal views.Visited May 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten May 5, 2023
- Alan BWorcester, United Kingdom8 contributionsGetting up close to volcanic landscapes.Very interesting visit as we had never seen volcanic lava fields and the associated landscapes. Demonstration of the steam eruption was great as was the hot rock chicken oven, overall well worth a visit and if you go by coach they take you on a fantastic trip along a mountain road through the moonscape!!Visited May 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten May 18, 2023
- dmihovilovicMenlo Park, California69 contributionsA must see in LanzaroteTimanfaya Park is a must visit if you go to Lanzarote. There was a long wait of one hour to get into the park (because of many visitors) but it was well coordinated by the park personnel. The best part of the visit is the guided tour bus that cover espectacular views of the area. The visitor center was not very interesting. And finally we enjoyed a good piece of steak cooked on the volcano heat, something we do not do every day!Visited June 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten June 9, 2023
- mahmadThe Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom31 contributionsA good day outThe coach trip once you get to the visitor centre is "out of this world" as you are driven around/inside the volcanic remains. The restaurant/ cafe is also a decent stop, as is the shop. Go early, as there can be car loads of queues in the morning, or go in afternoon when it is less busy.Visited June 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten June 19, 2023
- Rakester1965Aveley, United Kingdom90 contributionsA MustThis is absolutely a must see attraction, if you are coming to Lanzarote. At the visitor centre, you will feel hot stones in your hands, see fire come up from the ground, and see a hot water geyser spurting. You are not allowed to get out in parts, due to the authorities attempting to preserve the park. Always, in my opinion go on a coach tour, as they will get priority over cars (you can wait for around 2 hours to get into the park apparently) The tour we went on, we were picked up at 8:40am and dropped off at around 2:10pm This was the “short tour” and was around 31 euros per adult.Visited July 2023Travelled with familyWritten July 7, 2023
- chick6834 contributionsA good half day out seeing the landscapesIt was a really enjoyable half day out! We ignored the poor reviews and so glad we did! People going on this trip should want to see the amazing scenery rather than worry about a gift shop! We went by hire car and expected to queues so we were prepared. Aftrt 1 hr 40 mins of queueing we were there and straight onto a coach with an excellent driver. The coach was comfortable, and the views were amazing. We then took in the views, used the facilities, and left. My only slight complaint was lack of choice in cafe especially with no choice for GF diets. But we left and got something at our villa. We paid 48 euros for 4 of us which seems really reasonable. An interesting morning! Dont go if you are expecting anything other than a visitor centre and amazing views of the landscape and volcanoes.Visited July 2023Travelled with familyWritten July 27, 2023
- Stephen11 contributionsVery interesting and worth visiting but make sure you get a skip the line tour bus.We visited this as part of a premium tour (which was great). The drive up to the volcano is very scenic with almost martian like landscapes. The volcano itself was good, there were demonstrations where you get to hold hot rocks and a fun water spout trick. There is also the option of volcano cooked chicken which we did not get to try but it looked very nice. We did not stay long with our tour, maybe around 30 minutes but I felt this was more than enough time as once you see the demonstration there was not much more to do apart from having some lunch. There was a massive line of cars waiting to get in and it looked like it would take a very long time to reach the entrance. I do not think I would wait in line to see the volcano. I would highly advise you to do this as part of a guided tour as you get straight through the lines. The premium tour we went on was perfect and quite inexpensive especially considering how many other sights we saw. It is 100% worth it for time efficiency and value.Visited March 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten August 6, 2023
- zara1981Plymouth, United Kingdom10 contributionsGoing early is a mustAmazing if you go early....we arrived at 8:45 and there were still a few cars in front of us. The photo is the queue when we left at 10:15. Lovely little tour, hot put and steam demo.Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten August 9, 2023
- Leah FNewmilns, United Kingdom83 contributionsGo early if you canAbsolutely fantastic experience. We were on an arranged excursion and we arrived at the park around 9am. This was clearly a benefit to us as when we were leaving there was huge queues of cars trying to get up to the top. The view from the top is spectacular and the experiments and experience are worth it as this is so unique. Highly recommendVisited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten August 15, 2023
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Steo
11 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
First things first,I arrived in the restaurant of this premises and i was a tad bit confused.You just walked in and sat down.I was a bit confused at this but all was well.I had the chicken and chips and it was very delectable.I then got on the bus to go on a tour and i think it was a horrible experience being on the bus.Outside the bus its 600 degrees in the craters and there was no air con in the bus.I was feeling very hot.It was a very long bus ride.The bus ride ended and i went over to the steps on this premises and this man working there but scolding hot rocks on my hands and they’re now burnt and in pain.I think the fire burning in the ground is a massive hazard to the tourists around it.It is a bit of a safety hazard.Then the man poured water into the ground and caused the water to erupt and so people got wet.The bathrooms were very strange.I felt like i was in a jail cell opening the door.Overall it wasn’t a horrible experience but for the sake of it i’d say it’s pretty good.
Written April 19, 2024
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GCHOnTour
Surrey, UK65 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Really enjoyed the Timanfaya Experience. Landscape is amazing and kids learnt a lot about volcanos.
Get there early though as very busy ! We went in our hire car and got there about 10. We had to queue for about 45 mins until we got in, fairly limited parking. If possible get a taxi there as they can drive through and drop you off (although didn’t see a taxi rank to get out again !). Once parked you leave the car behind and get driven around in a tour coach. Plenty of photo stops although you don’t get off the coach.
Definitely worth the money.
Get there early though as very busy ! We went in our hire car and got there about 10. We had to queue for about 45 mins until we got in, fairly limited parking. If possible get a taxi there as they can drive through and drop you off (although didn’t see a taxi rank to get out again !). Once parked you leave the car behind and get driven around in a tour coach. Plenty of photo stops although you don’t get off the coach.
Definitely worth the money.
Written April 17, 2024
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Mark R
Valparaiso, IN1,000 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
You don't need to schedule a tour to visit this site. A bus tour and 3 different demonstrations are included with the admission. Recommended.
Written April 17, 2024
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Sarah R
Crick, UK5 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
An amazing experience.
We had a hire car so arrived before 9am and managed to beat the queues.
We parked and boarded the coach that took us all around the volcano. This was a great experience even for someone quite nervous. Our coach driver stopped occasionally so we could take better photos. At the end of the coach tour followed the staff to see some displays showing you how hot the ground below still is, my son was really impressed with all the displays. Seeing the chicken cooking over the heat was amazing. We used the restaurant and the toilets and both were very good.
When we left the queues were absolutely huge so we felt rather smug having got up early to avoid this.
After many years of coming to Lanzarote we were so pleased that we finally got round to doing the volcano tour and I would highly recommend this to all.
We had a hire car so arrived before 9am and managed to beat the queues.
We parked and boarded the coach that took us all around the volcano. This was a great experience even for someone quite nervous. Our coach driver stopped occasionally so we could take better photos. At the end of the coach tour followed the staff to see some displays showing you how hot the ground below still is, my son was really impressed with all the displays. Seeing the chicken cooking over the heat was amazing. We used the restaurant and the toilets and both were very good.
When we left the queues were absolutely huge so we felt rather smug having got up early to avoid this.
After many years of coming to Lanzarote we were so pleased that we finally got round to doing the volcano tour and I would highly recommend this to all.
Written April 16, 2024
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Chrismema09
UK74 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Arrived at 2.50 on a Saturday and no queue. Kids loved the tour and experiments. Quite expensive for the time but a unique experience
Written April 15, 2024
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Dayna20598
3 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
First holiday away with my partner we went to Lanzarote. And of course we had to see the sights. Timanfaya is beautiful and I would recommend it to everyone. It is cheaper to rent your own car and go to see the sights in the island yourself rather then getting an excursion deal.
On the way in please expect some traffic. We were sat for about 30-45 minutes in a queue to the car park.
The car park can be difficult to park in but there is a guide to show you were to park. Just note you will be parking at the top of the cliff so please be careful when parking.
After you’ve gotten your tickets you will go on a coach ride around the volcanos and surrounding environment. This is beautiful and I would suggest sitting at the front to get the best views!!
Once you return you will be able to see their gift shop as well as their cafe. There is an area where you can see them cooking chicken over a hot vent which is bringing hot air from deep below the earths surface. They also show you a trick using water and vents in the floor.
On the way in please expect some traffic. We were sat for about 30-45 minutes in a queue to the car park.
The car park can be difficult to park in but there is a guide to show you were to park. Just note you will be parking at the top of the cliff so please be careful when parking.
After you’ve gotten your tickets you will go on a coach ride around the volcanos and surrounding environment. This is beautiful and I would suggest sitting at the front to get the best views!!
Once you return you will be able to see their gift shop as well as their cafe. There is an area where you can see them cooking chicken over a hot vent which is bringing hot air from deep below the earths surface. They also show you a trick using water and vents in the floor.
Written April 13, 2024
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Iainthomas39
Brighton, UK182 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
I've been here three times now - as a couple, with family and with friends. It's an interesting tour, the scenery is fantastic and the restaurant, its design and history are great though the food is not fantastic.
Well worth seeing - the buster included in the entry price has a good commentary in multiple languages.
Well worth seeing - the buster included in the entry price has a good commentary in multiple languages.
Written April 12, 2024
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Hanh D
St. Albans, UK2 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
We went at approximately 2pm and waited a maximum of 20 mins, which sounds much more manageable than the morning times, especially with children in the car. The stewards were clear and we got straight on a bus. The recommendation to sit on the right hand side of the bus was great as it does get the lion's share of views and photo opportunities. The demonstrations at the end were fun as well. Overall, a fabulous day out.
Written April 9, 2024
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kathrynqpr
London, UK13 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Brilliant experience - we went in the afternoon at 3pm and drove straight in to an empty car park and straight in to the tour bus that is included in your ticket price. There’s then a guided tour that lasts about half an hour and a few live experiments. We have ended with a few drinks in the cafe with amazing views. Amazing
Written April 8, 2024
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MaggieF
Cheadle, UK6 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
We went at 1pm, drove straight in and were directed to a parking space - no waiting at all. As others have said the tour bus is interesting and informative, followed by a couple of "experiments" showing the force of the volcanic heat. The restaurant wasn't busy and had great panoramic views of the park.
Written April 8, 2024
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Tracy H
1 contribution
Hello! We will be visiting Lanzarote in November and we’re thinking of travelling to the park by hire car. We are worried about the queues to get into the park by car; I’m having trouble finding a guided tour that would get me back to our cruise ship on time.
Can you please confirm if the park and the queue is less busy in November?
tonyboylan32@gmail.com
Wigan, UK70 contributions
We had quite a long queue waiting around lunchtime. 1 hour Later is better but check the closing times. Early is good . Once there it's pretty easy to park and the coach tour of the lava fields is excellent. Cost of tour is included in your entry ticket. Cafe and gift shop is ok
Jéssica Crivellari
State of Espirito Santo58 contributions
Li que o custo é de 12€. Se paga na hora ou é feito reserva em algum site ?
17Dolly22
New Forest National Park Hampshire, UK161 contributions
It is €20 per adult (if you visit by car) and you are there about 1.5 hours. Maybe cheaper if you travel by a set tour that includes this trip.
Cuesta 20€ por adulto (si visitas en coche) y estás allí aproximadamente 1,5 horas. Quizás más barato si viajas en un tour fijo que incluya este viaje.
Hi. I’m travelling on my first single mum holiday with my daughters (11,11 & 9) and wondering if anyone could recommend how to visit. I would like book a trip as I don’t fancy driving it on my own but also don’t want to take too long so the girls don’t get really tired. Any help appreciated!
kwagmeister
Newburgh, IN1,662 contributions
The best way to see this park is to go with a guide or tour of some kind. You’ll have a great drive through the park (if you drive you’ll see less as you’ll be focused on the road). We did not eat at the restaurant - I’d opt to dine elsewhere. Look for a tour which includes the came ride — especially with kids it will be a highlight! The kids will also enjoy the visitors center with the demonstration of the ‘geyser).
CJ
Birmingham, UK
Hi. I want to visit with my new baby who is only a few months old. If we drive to Timanfaya, can we then take the baby’s car seat on the bus in Timanfaya? I don’t want the baby on my lap on the bus as this seems a unsafe.
Nimesh S
Tervuren, Belgium50 contributions
Bus has seatbelts on all seats. So probably it is possible though never thought of it.
Alternatively you can be buckled up and hold baby. The ride has its excitement, but not dangerous - bus speed is normally 20km/HR or so.
Loveaholiday11
West Wickham, UK62 contributions
Are there any tours that just do the volcano? All the ones I have found are combined with other things ? Want to take the kids but trying to avoid sitting in queues for hours (would like to get lunch there so don't really want to go early morning). Not sure my 6 year old wants to visit a vineyard etc. as well!!
Joe B
4 contributions
If you want to have lunch at Timanfaya National Park, you must bring your own/leased car, or find a tour-bus that includes lunch (I have not found any). Notice that when you visit by car (you are obliged to pay an entrance fee), you are eligible to get a tour by bus on the roads around the Timanfaya area. You cannot drive on the roads yourself. Cars are not prioritized - busses come first - so if you arrive late (approx. after 11.00 pm), you must expect to be in queue in your car for several hours depending on the season.
69carmenvilla
Madrid, Spain6 contributions
Buenos días.
Yo ya he visitado en dos ocasiones el parque, pero dentro de unos días voy a volver a la isla con familiares que no lo conocen.
Puedo subirles con el coche hasta el parking y esperar les en el restaurante mientras ellos hacen el recorrido en el autobús, sin pagar yo la entrada?
Jo P
15 contributions
I fear that you will have to pay once you enter the National Park (that small building at the turnoff on LZ-67
Casandra G
Surfside, FL28 contributions
Please help. Will we encounter high elevation during a drive from the Cruise Port in Tenerife to the Timanfaya National Park and to Fire Mountains and Green Lake at El golfo?
Thank you in advance for your reply as my husband cannot handle roads with high elevation. Thanks again!
Sinead D
Dublin, Ireland9 contributions
There are some high elevation roads up the volcano. I highly recommend the bus tour as they are highly professional and they get priority so no queues. The trip was enjoyable and not scary at all.
AMF
2 contributions
Se puede llevar perro al parque timanfaya? Lo puedo visitar con mi coche propio?
Gracias!
nanopint75
Madrid, Spain658 contributions
Perro me parece que no, coche propio para entrar, luego es obligatorio ir en los autobuses.
Riberarte Z
1 contribution
Hola buenos días. Me gustaría saber si se puede visitar el parque nacional de Timanfaya con un perro pequeño. Gracias.
Irene G
Albacete, Spain35 contributions
La verdad es que no lo sé pero supongo que no porque el recorrido se hace en bus. Cuando fui no vi ninguna mascota en el Parque. En la web oficial de Entradas en Lanzarote hay un contacto. Ahí tienes un email y un teléfono, pregúntales directamente y sales de dudas ;)
Ledesma
Salamanca, Spain55 contributions
Hola! Recomiendan para el mes de octubre ir a ver el parque por la mañana a mediodía o por la tarde?? Que hora de luz es más bonita para hacer fotos?? Gracias!
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