Impressive volcanic landscapes
Timanfaya, La Geria and Teide National Park offer two spectacular faces of Canary Islands volcanism.
Grand Tour of the Canary Islands 11 days across four islands and a thousand contrasts
A grand tour designed for existing groups, from Lanzarote to Tenerife via Gran Canaria and La Gomera. Volcanoes, historic villages, César Manrique’s heritage, local gastronomy, ferry crossings and whale and dolphin watching create a comprehensive itinerary through the heart of the archipelago.
Duration11 days / 10 nights
Group10 to 45 people
ArrivalLanzarote
DepartureTenerife
TransportPrivate coach + ferries
Islands4 islands
A multi-island tour for existing groups
Four islands, four worldsone journey planned as a whole
This Grand Tour connects Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Tenerife and La Gomera in a balanced itinerary combining impressive landscapes, culture, gastronomy, heritage and maritime discoveries.
In Lanzarote, the journey begins in the world of César Manrique and the volcanoes of Timanfaya. Gran Canaria then reveals its dunes, historic villages, inland landscapes and traditions. Tenerife brings the power of Mount Teide, the cliffs of Los Gigantes, northern towns and local flavours. Finally, La Gomera offers a more intimate day among forests, varied terrain and island traditions.
The programme is designed for an existing group: an association, club, works council, group of friends or themed trip. Lanzatour coordinates transfers, guides, ferries, hotels, meals and visits to ensure smooth logistics from one island to the next.
Adapt this tour to our group
An entirely adaptable itinerary
Duration, hotel category, the pace of visits, meals, excursions and the number of islands can be adjusted to your group, dates and budget.
What makes this tour unique
Highlightsthe essence of the Canary Islands in eleven days
Heritage & traditions
Historic villages, Canarian architecture, cave houses and cultural encounters punctuate the journey.
The ocean, whales and dolphins
A cruise off Los Gigantes allows you to observe whales and dolphins in their natural environment.
Island flavours
Volcanic wines, local produce, regional specialities and a cooking workshop give the tour a real gastronomic dimension.
The world of César Manrique
The Cactus Garden, Jameos del Agua and Mirador del Río show how art blends into Lanzarote’s landscapes.
Travel from island to island
Ferry crossings are part of the journey and gradually reveal the archipelago’s geographical diversity.
Your tour day by day
Detailed itinerary11 days across four islands
D01
Welcome to LanzaroteArrival and check-in in Costa Teguise
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Arrival in Lanzarote and welcome by your guide. After an initial introduction to the trip, transfer by private coach to your hotel in the Costa Teguise area.
Check in, with free time to enjoy the hotel, pool or beach, followed by a welcome dinner in the hotel restaurant.
Meals: dinner.
D02
Cactus Garden · Jameos · Mirador del RíoNorthern Lanzarote, in the footsteps of César Manrique
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After breakfast, head towards northern Lanzarote. Your first visit is to the Cactus Garden, set in a former quarry in Guatiza and designed as a work where architecture, art and landscape become one.
Continue to Jameos del Agua, created inside an enormous volcanic tube formed by the eruption of the Corona volcano. The underground lake and César Manrique’s artistic intervention make this a particularly distinctive site.
Lunch in Haría, the “village of a thousand palm trees”, then visit Mirador del Río. Perched on a cliff in the north of the island, it offers a spectacular view of La Graciosa and the Chinijo archipelago.
Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
D03
Salt flats · El Golfo · Timanfaya · La GeriaLanzarote’s volcanic south
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The day is devoted to the volcanic landscapes of the south. First stop in the historic salt flats area, then discover El Golfo and Laguna de los Clicos, famous for its green colour contrasting with black lava and the ocean.
Then visit Timanfaya National Park. The coach route crosses a spectacular landscape of craters, lava flows and terrain shaped by the great eruptions of the 18th century.
Lunch in a panoramic restaurant in the heart of the volcanic landscape, then return via La Geria, a unique wine-growing region where vines grow in volcanic ash. Tasting at a local winery before returning to the hotel.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
D04
Inter-island crossingLanzarote – Gran Canaria
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After breakfast, transfer to the port and board the ferry to Gran Canaria. The crossing lets you enjoy the Atlantic and appreciate the distances between the islands.
Lunch on board. On arrival in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, your guide welcomes you before a transfer to your hotel in the Las Canteras area.
Free time to discover the beach and seafront or, depending on arrival time, begin exploring the city.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
D05
Maspalomas · Puerto de Mogán · Guayadeque · AgüimesDiscovering southern Gran Canaria
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Head south, stopping first at the dunes of Maspalomas, a vast natural area comprising dunes, a palm grove, lagoon and beach.
Continue to Puerto de Mogán, then discover Guayadeque ravine, a steep-sided valley known for its cave dwellings, some still used as homes or restaurants.
Lunch, then visit Agüimes, a pleasant small town with a preserved historic centre, narrow streets, colourful houses and the church of San Sebastián.
Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
D06
Arucas · distillery · ferryNorthern Gran Canaria and the crossing to Tenerife
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After breakfast, head to Arucas, known for its architecture, plantations and strong tradition of rum production.
Walk through the centre, then visit a landmark distillery to discover an aspect of the island’s economic and gastronomic history.
Lunch en route, then transfer to the port and board the ferry to Tenerife. On arrival, transfer to the hotel, check-in and dinner.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
D07
Los Gigantes · whales and dolphins · IcodSouthwestern Tenerife and the ocean
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Head to Los Gigantes to admire cliffs that plunge several hundred metres into the Atlantic Ocean.
Late in the morning, board a motorised catamaran for approximately three hours at sea in search of whales and dolphins. A stop is planned in the Masca area, with lunch served on board.
In the afternoon, continue to Icod de los Vinos to discover its famous dragon tree, a botanical symbol of Tenerife.
Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: breakfast, lunch on board and dinner.
D08
Teide · La Orotava ValleyWorld heritage and high-mountain landscapes
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The road climbs through La Orotava Valley towards UNESCO World Heritage-listed Teide National Park. The scenery gradually changes, giving way to the caldera’s vast volcanic expanses.
Discover the park’s main viewpoints and the surroundings of Mount Teide, Tenerife’s iconic summit.
Traditional Canarian lunch in a local restaurant, then visit La Orotava, known for its colourful façades, wooden balconies and historic centre.
Return to the hotel.
Meals: breakfast and lunch. Dinner according to the hotel meal plan specified in the quote.
D09
Wine · Canarian cooking · Puerto de la CruzFlavours of northern Tenerife
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After breakfast, visit a traditional Canarian winery with a tasting of local wines.
The morning continues with gastronomy and a sociable workshop preparing traditional Canarian sauces.
Lunch featuring regional specialities, then discover Puerto de la Cruz, a coastal town known for its old centre, gardens and Lago Martiánez designed by César Manrique.
Return to the hotel at the end of the day.
Meals: breakfast and lunch. Dinner according to the hotel meal plan specified in the quote.
D10
Garajonay · Hermigua · San SebastiánA day in La Gomera
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Board the ferry to La Gomera. The day lets you discover an island that is greener, steeper and less well known than the previous ones.
Travel through the inland terrain with views of Roque de Agando, then stop in the Laguna Grande area at the heart of the island.
Lunch in a family-run restaurant with local specialities, then discover Hermigua and San Sebastián, the island’s capital, linked to the history of Christopher Columbus’s voyages.
Return to Tenerife by ferry, then transfer to the hotel.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
D11
End of the Grand TourDeparture from Tenerife
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Breakfast, then free time according to your flight schedule. Transfer to Tenerife Airport and end of this Grand Tour across four islands of the archipelago.
Meals: breakfast.
What your tour includes
Inclusions & exclusionsclear arrangements for your group
The trip includes
- 10 nights’ accommodation with breakfast.
- Private transfers and transport according to the programme.
- Ferry crossings between the islands included in the itinerary.
- Official guide on each island according to the programme, excluding time spent on ferry crossings.
- Meals expressly mentioned in the itinerary and confirmed in the final quote.
- Admission to the sites visited in the programme.
- Local Lanzatour assistance during the tour.
The trip does not include
- International or domestic flights to the Canary Islands.
- Tips and personal expenses.
- Travel insurance, which is mandatory.
- Drinks and meals not expressly mentioned in the programme or final quote.
- Any service not mentioned in the included services.
GroupTour designed for an existing group of 10 to 45 participants.
PaceA comprehensive programme with daily visits and several inter-island crossings.
AltitudeThe route reaches approximately 2,000 m in the high-mountain areas visited.
Personalised quotePrices are quoted on request according to your dates, group size, hotels and chosen services.
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