About this tour
When Alex from our BugBitten team ran this Lanzarote tour, it hit three distinct stops in one outing: Omar Shariff's former home (now a cave museum with a lagoon), César Manrique's jaw-dropping Cactus Garden near Guatiza, and a ferry jaunt to the quiet island of La Graciosa. The whole thing runs six and a half hours, picking up from various resorts across the island. It's a solid mix of art, botany, and island-hopping suited to people who want variety without too much physical graft.
Highlights
- Lagomar's subterranean rooms and private lake genuinely intimate and surprising
- Over 7,200 cactus varieties — Manrique's genius for blending architecture with desert plants
- Ferry crossing to La Graciosa feels like stepping off the tourist treadmill
- Caleta del Sebo village retains genuine quiet; unpaved streets, no gloss
- Free time on La Graciosa lets you set your own pace — bikes, beaches, or wandering
- Lunch and drinks included both stops; beats packed sandwiches
- Pick-ups from five departure points across the island — no scramble
What to expect
The day starts with a drive to Lagomar, where you'll wander through the actor's former hideaway — cave-like rooms carved into the rock with a serene lagoon inside. It's quieter and more intimate than you'd expect from a museum. Then it's on to the Cactus Garden in Guatiza, which is genuinely striking: thousands of plants arranged with such care that it never feels cramped or gimmicky. Manrique's fingerprints are all over it — the whole design respects the landscape instead of fighting it.
After lunch (included), you'll head to Órzola for the ferry to La Graciosa. The crossing itself is brief and calm. Once you land, you're free to roam the village, hire a bike, or head straight to the beach. Don't expect nightlife or fancy cafés — it's genuinely low-key, which is the whole point. You'll have a few hours before the ferry back.
What travellers say
- Lagomar's cave rooms and lagoon feel private and atmospheric despite crowds
- Cactus Garden genuinely striking — art and nature merge without kitsch
- La Graciosa island retains authentic, unhurried village character
- Lunch and ferry included — no hidden cost surprises
- Flexible free time on La Graciosa suits your own rhythm and interests
- Multi-point pick-ups reduce transfer hassle across Lanzarote
- Extended coach time between three locations tires some travellers
- La Graciosa free time requires weather cooperation — rain limits appeal
- Ferry schedules mean you cannot linger indefinitely on the island
- Peak-season crowds reduce the quiet charm at Lagomar and Cactus Garden
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This tour packs three very different experiences without feeling rushed. The Cactus Garden alone justifies the outing, and La Graciosa is refreshingly undeveloped — you'll see actual island life rather than a theme park version. Lunch is built in, which saves you hunting for food. It works for families with buggies and anyone with moderate fitness; no climbing or scrambling required.
You're moving between three locations, so there's a fair bit of coach time — roughly two hours total. La Graciosa free time is genuinely free, which means if the weather turns (rare but possible), you're a bit stuck. Early starters will find the day suits them; late risers might struggle with logistics. Ferry schedules mean you can't dawdle — the last boat back matters. The tour fills up in peak season (July–August), so book ahead if you're going then.
Wear comfortable shoes (Lagomar and the village involve walking), bring sun cream and a hat for La Graciosa, and a light layer for the ferry. Lunch is included with drinks. Group sizes vary but tend toward 20–30 people. Pick-ups run from Playa Blanca, Puerto Calero, Puerto del Carmen, Arrecife, and Costa Teguise.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.