Still wondering exactly how a buggy tour in Lanzarote works? Here’s what to expect, step by step: meeting point, shuttle, welcome at the agency, safety briefing, typical route and the end of the tour with the photo option.
The goal: so you know what’s coming and can enjoy it 100%.
Meet us directly at the agency in Costa Teguise at the time shown on your booking summary. No need to arrive early: we always allow a few minutes’ leeway for small delays.
The shuttle is a minibus. It usually parks right outside your hotel entrance. Be there at the meeting time: the shuttle may already be waiting, otherwise it usually arrives within 10 minutes. If it’s later than that, message me on WhatsApp for a real-time update.
When you arrive, the team welcomes you. The staff speak several languages.
Paperwork: signing the waivers and recording the driving licence numbers of the drivers (full car licence held for at least 2 years). Remember to bring your licence or, failing that, a clear photo of it.
Safety briefing: the key rules are explained before you set off. We do our best to put you with a guide who speaks your language, but if there’s a last-minute change, the essential safety instructions are always explained clearly before departure.
Once you’ve got your helmets on and you’re settled in, you form a convoy of up to 5 buggies per guide.
The route may vary depending on the weather and the length you choose (2h or 3h). Here’s a typical route, following the order of the key moments.
You drive under the iconic arch that pays tribute to the island’s most famous artist. A symbolic gateway before leaving town and diving into the real Lanzarote.
From the track, you’ll spot in the distance this former quarry with its sculpted landscape. If you have a car during your stay, come back to take photos: it feels like another planet.
You drive through cactus terraces once used to farm cochineal, a natural red dye that made the island famous. A chapter of farming history still visible in the landscape.
A valley sculpted by generations of farmers. These steps on the side of the volcano bear witness to a past of intensive farming, now dormant.
In the early hours, it’s not unusual to see farmers at work. Thanks to clever local techniques, they trap moisture to grow potatoes, onions, wheat and sweet potatoes.
At the highest point above the Famara cliffs, the view opens up almost 360° over volcanoes, plains and ocean. Nearby, a discreet military radar is a reminder of the archipelago’s strategic position.
You head back down along wild tracks, sometimes with one last viewpoint if time allows. End of the tour and back to the agency.
Back at the agency, you park the buggies. Expect to be a little dusty.
The guide shows you the photos taken during the tour. They’re optional: you’re free to buy them or not. If you do, you’ll receive a download link by email. Good to know: half the price goes to the guide as a tip. It’s a responsible choice by the operator to reward the team’s work on the ground.
→ Read: What to wear and pack
→ Read: Policies and weather
→ Read: Getting started and driving tips
