Lanzarote Experience Tours: Two Private Days with a 4-Year-Old and a Toddler
Lanzarote Experience Tours gave us these two days in exchange for this review. Opinions are our own.
In November 2017 we spent four days in Lanzarote with Damian, who was 4½, and Marc, who was 1½. Two of those days we spent with Cristina from Lanzarote Experience Tours, a small, family-run company that offers private tours. Cristina is the owner’s daughter, and she tailored the two days around two very small boys. She did an amazing job for us, and it’s the reason we saw the whole island in four days without renting a car.
About Lanzarote Experience Tours
Lanzarote Experience Tours is a family business: Cristina, our guide, is the daughter of the owner. They work with small groups and families rather than coach tours, and they build each day around who’s in the car. Cristina has a master’s degree in tourism, but what we noticed more was how much she loves the island. She knew where a toddler would get bored, and where a 4-year-old would want to stay all day.
You can see their excursions on the Lanzarote Experience Tours website.
Day 1 – Timanfaya, Camels & Charco Verde
Timanfaya National Park
- An active volcanic area, last erupted in the 1800s.
- Access is only by official bus tour → expect Martian-like scenery.
- Impressive geothermal demonstrations: straw catching fire from underground heat and geysers of steam shooting from the ground.
- Optional dining at El Diablo Restaurant, where food is cooked using volcanic heat.
Camel Ride at the Dunes
- Cost: €12 per camel.
- Our kids were first nervous, then laughing with joy—an unforgettable memory.
Charco de los Clicos (Green Lagoon)
- A surreal volcanic crater filled with emerald-green water due to algae.
- Perfect for breathtaking photos with black sand beaches and dramatic cliffs as background.
Optional stop: Lanzarote wine tasting (mainly white wines from La Geria).
Day 2 – Caves, Cactus Garden & Mirador del Río
Cuevas de los Verdes
- Lava tube created by Volcán de la Corona.
- Over 6 km long, but 1.5 km open to the public.
- Magical concerts are sometimes hosted here thanks to its world-class acoustics.
Jameos del Agua
- Another lava tunnel transformed by César Manrique.
- Features a natural lake with tiny luminescent crabs found nowhere else in the world.
- Includes a concert hall, gardens, and a pool (not for swimming).
Jardín de Cactus
- A stunning cactus garden designed by Manrique.
- Over 1,500 cactus species from all continents.
- Panoramic views of the surrounding volcanic landscape.
Lunch Tip: Ask your guide for a hidden seaside restaurant—fresh fish with papas arrugadas and mojo sauce is a must.
Mirador del Río
- Spectacular viewpoint built into a cliff by Manrique.
- Overlooks La Graciosa Island and part of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
We spent our last two days on the beaches and in Arrecife, where we were staying. Everything we’d recommend for those days, from calm beaches for toddlers to prices and where to stay, is in our guide to things to do in Lanzarote with kids.
Local Culture, Curiosities & Fun Facts
- César Manrique was not just an architect but the visionary who protected Lanzarote from mass tourism. Thanks to him, you won’t find high-rise resorts ruining the landscape.
- Wine on volcanic soil? Lanzarote’s vineyards grow in black ash pits, shielded from the wind by semi-circular stone walls—one of the world’s most unique winegrowing techniques.
- Fun fact: Lanzarote was the first island in the world declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve for its entire territory (1993).
Why a private tour worked with a toddler
With a 4-year-old and a toddler, a coach tour on fixed times would have been hard work. With Cristina, the day moved at the boys’ pace: stopping when they needed to, skipping what wouldn’t hold their attention, and choosing a quiet seaside lunch over the busy restaurants. We didn’t rent a car, and we didn’t need to.
Final Thoughts & Tips
Lanzarote is more than beaches—it’s an island of contrasts, creativity, and unforgettable landscapes. Whether you explore with Lanzarote Experience Tours or on your own, make sure to balance adventure with slow family beach days.
💡 Our tip: Skip hours of research—let a local guide show you the best, so you can relax and enjoy the magic of Lanzarote.
Lanzarote Experience Tours: FAQ
What is Lanzarote Experience Tours?
A small, family-run company in Lanzarote that offers private tours for families and small groups. Our guide, Cristina, is the owner’s daughter.
Is a Lanzarote Experience Tours private tour suitable for toddlers?
It was for us. We did two days with a 4-year-old and a 1½-year-old, and the guide planned stops, lunch and pace around them.
What did the two-day Lanzarote Experience Tours trip cover?
Day one was Timanfaya, the camel ride and the Charco de los Clicos green lagoon. Day two was Cueva de los Verdes, Jameos del Agua, the Jardín de Cactus and the Mirador del Río.
Was the Lanzarote Experience Tours trip paid?
No. The two days were given to us in exchange for this review. The opinions are our own.
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I love all your images from Lanzarote. It really seems that you have had a lot of fun there. And both of your kids are so beautiful and cute. They enjoyed every minute of being there.
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