FAQs about the Cave tours
No. If you have reduced mobility you cannot visit the Cueva de los Verdes and Jameos del Agua.
No, if you have severe claustrophobia problems you cannot visit the Green Cave.
The secret inside Cueva de los Verdes should only be revealed during the visit to the cave.
Lanzarote caves tour
A visit to the caves is a must among the things to do in Lanzarote and for this reason, it is included in most of our excursions in Lanzarote.
Going on the different excursions to the caves of Lanzarote means discovering some of the most incredible places on this island, which of course is incredible as a whole. We are speaking of visiting the Jameos del Agua or taking a trip to the Cueva de los Verdes, which are included among the many tourist routes through Lanzarote.
Both places are located to the north of the island, and both are very close together and close to the old Corona volcano. In reality, it was an eruption from this volcano that gave birth to these caves. This fact is very important and is something that the guides of these natural monuments, who accompany the groups, always make very clear, so that the visitor knows at all times that they are entering a volcanic tube. But don’t worry, it is not dangerous!
The Jameos del Agua and the Cueva de Verdes tour offers that experience of entering a tube that originated from an explosion of gas from within the volcano’s lava. These magnificent natural spaces were thus created, which even came to be situated below sea level, so the waters of the Atlantic Ocean are filtered here.
In short, with these caves in Lanzarote we offer nothing more than a visit to two of the most unique natural marvels. But there’s still more. The great advantage to coming to these places as part of our Lanzarote excursions is that the guides provide abundant information so that you can enjoy them even more. This is something greatly appreciated in such remote areas as these.
This way we can get to know the Cueva de los Verdes, one of the largest volcanic tubes on the planet, so rugged in appearance and sometimes even claustrophobic. It came to be an ideal shelter for the people of Lanzarote. In its more than 6 kilometres of depth, they sought refuge here when under siege or under attack by pirates.
And combining the visit to the Cueva de los Verdes with the entrance to the Jameos del Agua means a more complete experience, since both places have the same origin but completely different appearances. Why? Because César Manrique intervened in the Jameos del Agua, where he designed an indoor area with pools and an auditorium.
In short, if someone were capable of increasing the beauty of this natural cavity, where there is even a lake inhabited by the iconic jameitos (tiny albino crabs that never see the light of the sun), that would have to be the most illustrious Lanzarote. An artist of international prestige who left some of his most incredible creations on this land, like the Jameos del Agua.
In fact, much of the guided routes through Lanzarote show Manrique’s various works, and in this sense we would also include his construction of the Lagomar House in the cave category. It’s a building that in large part was an excavation into the belly of the earth, such that the house-cave is completely integrated into the landscape, but at the same time it has undeniable architectural value. During a trip to the island, Hollywood actor Omar Sharif saw it, fell in love with the house and bought it. Even though it did not spend much time in his ownership, this house, available on many of our itineraries through Lanzarote, is also known as the House of Omar Sharif.
In short, the guided tours of Lanzarote are always dominated by two factors. On the one hand is the island’s volcanic origin, and on the other, the works of César Manrique. Both elements are joined together on the visits to the caves of Lanzarote.
The buses were modern and comfortable. The island was lovely, with charming and very characterful places. I would do it again in a few years when I return.
You have to see everything if you’re on the island. My sister lives there and recommended this excursion to me. It’s cheaper than if I were to go by myself to visit these sites individually. I’m very satisfied.
Perfect if you’re not going for the food. The excursion is a 10 but I think that the food, although it is optional, could be a little better.
Great tour. I loved Timanfaya, but Jameos and the Green Cave are on the same level.
A short and comfortable route to visit the Cueva de los Verdes and Jameos. Although we thought about renting a car for the tour, in the end, we decided to book this tour for convenience. We didn’t have to wait to enter the sites, we didn’t need to rent a car, and the guide was very friendly and provided a lot of interesting information.
Totally happy with these people. My partner and I did the route together and I think that we will hire their services again for other areas that we want to enjoy on the island.
100% recommended. The volcanic landscapes on the route and the visit to the Jameos and the Cueva de los Verdes are spectacular.
A little bit of a delay at first while waiting for the bus, but after that everything went perfectly.
Good tour but the pick-up and return times were too long. We were staying in Playa Blanca, and I think we spent more than 2.5 hours between picking up and dropping off the other customers. The guide explained to us that the only way to reduce the pick-up time was to limit the number of stops in each area and that if they did, customers would complain because they wouldn’t be picked up near their hotel. They will have to find another solution.
It’s impossible to highlight something from the route, as everything is absolutely spectacular and original. I’d love to come back and do this tour and see the island again very soon.