Vulcan Tour in Lanzarote – Mountain Biking Adventure

About this tour

Few people know that Lanzarote is a fantastic place for mountainbiking.

Endless single trails descend and climb along volcanic mountains, canyons, lavastreams and abrupt cliffs.

This tour of 7 days (5 cycling days) is for experienced mountainbikers with a good physical condition.

If you are looking for something completely different, mountain biking on Lanzarote will not dissappoint!

Included/Excluded

Welcome briefing with an english speaking guide
6 nights accommodation
5 x breakfast
Transfers as described in the programm
24h phone number in case of emergency
GPS with all the tracks
Ferry to the island of La Graciosa (selfguided)
Professional guide (guided)

Hotels tourist tax
Flights
Extra drinks
Rental bike
Picnic/lunch
Dinner
Breakfast in La Graciosa

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Arrival at the airport. Our transfer service will take you to your hotel in Puerto del Carmen. Before dinner, you have a meeting with our local guide who will explain the route and give you the maps, GPS and all the information you need for the trip. Time to explore the town of Puerto del Carmen. Accommodation in Puerto del Carmen.

Day 2: Puerto del Carmen - Orzola

64.0 km

Distance:64.0 km

Although today’s route does not have a lot of climbing, The many technical sections will slow our pace down. After we have crossed the most populated area of the island, including the capital Arrecife, we ride through deserted landscape along some fun and flowy trails. We will cross towns as beautiful as Guatiza, Arrieta or Punta Mujeres and we will get our first experience biking over the hardened lava of the northern volcano of La Corona. The beauty of the outlandish landscape and stunning views make up for today's efforts. Accommodation in Orzola. Distance: 64 km; Positive gain: 350m

Day 3: La Graciosa

30.0 km

Distance:30.0 km

After yesterday’s long ride, we are going to have a relaxing day on the island of La Graciosa, a unique place that you have to see before you leave Lanzarote. Forget about the world and cycle in the marvelous and bizarre landscape of this small but wonderfully calm and beautiful island with its amazing beaches. A short stage, perfect to prepare for the days to come, enjoy the excellent local cuisine and the beach. Accommodation in La Graciosa (breakfast not included).Distance: 30 km Positive gain: 330m

Day 4: Orzola - Famara

50.0 km

Distance:50.0 km

Alpine stage of the Vulcan Tour. Today we are going to cycle through the highest area of the island. Although the highest point in Lanzarote is only 700 meters high, we will be climbing double that amount to get to the top. The continuous up and down along superb singletrails through stunning volcanic lansdscape make this an unforgettable day. Accommodation in Famara. Distance: 50 km Positive gain: 1400m

Day 5: Famara – Playa Blanca

68.0 km

Distance:68.0 km

The longest stage will take us over the hardened lavastreams of the impressive Timanfaya National Park. Nowhere on earth except Hawaii are we able to have a similar experience. After the unique experience of cycling through “lava hell", we will cross the pretty town of Yaiza and finish the route in the tourist town of Playa Blanca. Accommodation in Playa Blanca. Distance: 68 km Positive gain: 700m

Day 6: Playa Blanca – Puerto del Carmen

35.0 km

Distance:35.0 km

Welcome to the wonderful world of Los Ajaches. Today’s stage is short but intense. To finish the Vulcan Tour, what better than a day in the most inhospitable and wild terrain of the whole island, and without a doubt the best terrain for mountain biking. Accommodation in Puerto del Carmen: Distance: 35 km Positive gain: 700m

Day 7: Departure

End of the journey and time to say goodbye. Our free transfer service will take you to the airport