EXCURSIONS To Isla de Lobos

How long is the boat trip from Lanzarote to Lobos Island?

The excursion to Lobos Island from Lanzarote takes 8 hours, including transfers and ferry rides.

A bus will collect you from a pick-up point beside your hotel and take you to Playa Blanca where you will board a ferry. After a pleasant half-hour journey to Corralejo (Fuerteventura), a boat will then take you to Lobos Island. Once there, you will be able to visit this incredible place at your own leisure, enjoying the beauty of the island in all its splendour.

What activities can I do on Lobos Island during the excursion?

On the excursion to Lobos Island from Lanzarote you can plan your visit as you wish. There will be plenty of time to discover the beauty of this enclave without any need to rush. What are some of the best places to visit on this trip?

• The beaches of La Concha and El Puertito.
• The Caldera of the volcano.
• The Martiño Lighthouse.
• The Visitor Centre.
• The Salt Flats.
• The Lagunitas.

Take full advantage of your time and make sure you see as many of the sights as you can on this fantastic little island that measures just 6 square kilometres in size.

Is food and drink included on the excursion to Lobos Island?

Food and drink are not included in the excursion to Lobos Island from Lanzarote. As it is a protected natural area, it is necessary to obtain prior permission for the visit through lobospass.com. There is a maximum daily visitor allowance and visitors will be able to enjoy the island for a total of four hours at the most. It is therefore important that you plan in advance what you want to see and where you are going to eat on Lobos Island. Otherwise, you will have to wait until you return to Lanzarote to have something.

What is the best time of year to do this excursion?

The best time to do an excursion to Lobos Island from Lanzarote is between September and October. During this time, between the end of summer and the beginning of autumn, the temperature is milder than in the previous months and there is less wind. As there are fewer tourists it is also less crowded so it will be easier to find availability for this excursion on the dates you want.

Is it necessary to have previous sailing experience to participate in the excursion?

No previous sailing experience is necessary for the excursion to Lobos Island from Lanzarote. The trips by ferry and boat are very pleasant and a guide (in Spanish, English, French or German) will give you all the information you need to get the most out of your visit to the island.

Is it possible to see marine wildlife during the trip?

The great attraction of an excursion to Lobos Island from Lanzarote is that you can get to see a protected natural area with very rich biodiversity. As well as more than 130 different kinds of flora and numerous birds, you can also enjoy the incredible species of marine fauna which include peculiar turtles.

Are there guided excursion options available and what do they include?

At Lanzarote.com you can book an excursion to Lobos Island from Lanzarote which includes:

• A tour guide in different languages (Spanish, English, German and French).
• All transfers to and from your hotel by bus.
• Return ferry trip.
• Travel Insurance.

Make sure you book your place now!