Delights of Northern Lanzarote
Description
Experience the hidden gems of the North of Lanzarote and the unspoilt island of La Graciosa in one day. Our official Island guide will pick you up and take you in a northern direction to the iconic house of the famous actor Omar Sharif, LagOmar. The magnificent house is built on rocks with hidden caves and natural labyrinths. Now it´s time to be taken across the water to the picturesque island La Graciosa, unspoilt, traditional and simply breathtaking. A freshly prepared lunch is served onboard the boat in the harbor of La Graciosa upon arrival. Afterwards you can spend time discovering the quaint streets in the village and the houses built on sand, or go for a swim in the crystal clear waters surrounding the island. Returning to Lanzarote after an amazing time we stop at the famous Mirador Del Rio with the best views in Lanzarote, overlooking La Graciosa. Simply stunning !
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Itinerary
Nestled into the hillside in Nazaret, LagOmar is a museum, art gallery, bar and restaurant which first opened to the public in 1997. In the 1970’s a British property developer Sam Benady constructed the property as a show home for people interested in purchasing properties in the area of Oasis de Nazaret. The idea to create the house within the quarry with exposed stone walls and white washed concrete in a style reminiscent of One Thousand & One Arabian Nights was conceived by César Manrique and carried out by Jesús Soto.
“Mirador del Río” (El Río Viewpoint) is located on the Risco de Famara cliffs, at 400 metres above sea level, and offers stunning views of the island of Lanzarote. It is home to one of the most representative buildings by architect César Manrique.
The eighth Canary Island is a small, dreamy paradise island, the perfect destination for those who desire peace and quiet and enjoy nature in its purest state. With its white sand beaches and turquoise water it has no asphalted roads or pollution. It is a treasure waiting to be discovered, with just over 700 inhabitants.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Normally pick ups are outside main entrance of the hotel (outside recepcion).If there is a bus stop near the hotel the pick up will be there. Pick ups start 90 minutes before starting time. Please confirm the pick up time with us the day before the activity.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please be advised that the excursion itinerary is subject to changes due to weather conditions.
- Kindly note that a Spanish-speaking guide requires a minimum of 8 participants
- Not recommend for travelers with mobility issues.
Reviews(29)
Such a lovely day! We first visited the very unique house of Omar Sharif and learned all about the history of the house. We then had a trip to the island of La Graciosa. If I’m honest it was a bit long for such a small island with not much on it. Maybe take swimwear to enjoy the lovely white beaches. We visited the church and lit a candle but felt like we were hanging around waiting to leave after that. We did struggle to find any restaurant that would allow us to sit and have a drink, they only wanted people having food. We had already had a very nice lunch on the boat (paella) so only needed cold drinks. We then topped off our tour with the amazing views of Mirador del Rio. Such stunning view!! Would highly recommend. The tour guide was exceptional, three different languages and we didn’t feel left out as the only two English speaking. He sat us next to him on the bus and it felt more like a personal guide which we loved. The driver was very safe and considerate too. A very enjoyable day.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the visit to the Omar Sharif house, the trip to La Graciosa and, of course, the spectacular views from Mirador del Río. We’re especially pleased to hear your kind words about our guide. Speaking three languages and making sure everyone feels included is exactly the kind of service we aim to provide, so it’s wonderful to know that you felt so well looked after. We’ll also be sure to pass on your compliments to the driver. We appreciate your comments regarding the free time on La Graciosa and the difficulty finding somewhere to stop for just a drink. Your feedback is very useful and will be taken into consideration as we continue to improve the experience. It sounds like you had a wonderful day overall, and we’re so pleased you would recommend the tour. Thank you for joining us!
The places visited were beautiful; La Graciosa is an oasis of peace and tranquility. Nieves the guide is a charming person and a wonderful professional; she made the day very enjoyable for us. To find a fault, the rice they served us was overcooked.
Gracias por compartir su experiencia. Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaron de los paisajes de La Graciosa y que la jornada fue tan agradable gracias a Nieves. Nos encantará transmitirle sus palabras, seguro que le harán mucha ilusión. Lamentamos que el arroz no estuviera a la altura de sus expectativas y agradecemos su comentario, que tendremos en cuenta para seguir mejorando. Esperamos volver a recibirles a bordo muy pronto.
Excellent trip, full of interesting places to see. Our guide Racquel spoke 3 languages, tour was in Spanish, French and English. Pick up from the hotel was smooth and on time. First stop was Beautiful house of Lagomar, a lot of claiming up the stairs tough. I had sore thighs next day. After that we went to see Jardin de Cactus - cacti garden. Absolutely stunning place, immaculate. Ferry to the island of Graciosa was quick but chilly, take jacket with you. Lunch was included in our trip and was delicious, local cuisine and vine. On the return from Graciosa we were drop off back to our hotels. Overall, wonderful experience. Will highly recommend.
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re so pleased you enjoyed the tour and all the beautiful places visited. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon.
The Lagomar was very interesting and well worth a visit. The ferry trip to La Graciosa was not worth the time spent as there was nothing to do there with 2.5 hours to kill. Unfortunately the weather was against us so we didnt get to see any views. Martine our guide was very helpful and informative.
Thank you very much for your review. We’re so pleased to hear that you found LagOmar interesting and worthwhile, and that Martín was helpful and informative throughout the day. We’re sorry that the weather meant you were unable to enjoy the views as intended, and we understand how that can affect the overall experience. We also appreciate your comments regarding the time spent on La Graciosa. Thank you again for joining us and for taking the time to share your feedback.
Buahh... tremendous!! We were called to tell us that the excursion did not reach the minimum of Spanish and therefore would only speak in English and French but we decided to go and there was the guide, francisco I think I remember it was called and what a success to decide to go because he explained everything perfectly, charm is called the excursion and charm was also the guide... IMPRESSIVE. Recommended 100x100
¡Muchas gracias por tu reseña tan entusiasta! Nos alegra muchísimo que decidierais uniros a la excursión y que Francisco hiciera que la experiencia fuera tan especial. Es genial saber que disfrutasteis de la explicación y del encanto del tour. ¡Mil gracias por vuestra recomendación y esperamos daros la bienvenida de nuevo muy pronto!
We really enjoyed this trip and thought it was excellent value for money. Everyone was so friendly and pleasantly surprised by quality of food served. At our collection point there were many buses stopping shouting out names (of one or two people) before quickly departing which made us a little anxious but in the end we got on the right bus which was well air conditioned. Highly recommended
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the trip and found it to be excellent value for money. It’s wonderful that you were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and felt well looked after by our friendly team. We appreciate your feedback about the pick-up point — it can sometimes feel busy with several buses arriving at once, but we’re glad everything went smoothly and you had a comfortable journey. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you on board again soon!
Given we were the only English speaking couple with a bus load of French he guild was great and explained everything to us.
Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that the guide took good care of you and made sure you felt included throughout the excursion. Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we hope to welcome you back on board for another great experience soon!
Nice activity the guide and the driver were top The visit xe the island home and the perfect viewpoint del rio Strongly recommended
Merci beaucoup pour votre retour ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié l’excursion, ainsi que le travail de notre guide et chauffeur. Heureux que la visite de l’île, de la maison et du Mirador del Río ait été à la hauteur de vos attentes. Merci pour votre recommandation ! Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau.
Very enjoyable day and trip. Tour guide very knowledgeable and a great way to spend the day. Learnt a bit as well. Pick ups and drops off went seamlessly
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you had an enjoyable trip and found the tour guide knowledgeable. Glad everything went smoothly with pick-ups and drop-offs as well! We hope to welcome you on board again soon.
Went to a few places Lagomar and Mirador del Rio, but the main place on the tour was the visit across on the ferry to La Graciosa. Sadly, the sea was quite choppy on the way out and I was regretting going on the trip. Once we reached La Graciosa, we got off one ferry and immediately got on another boat where our lunch of a sea food paella was served to us (pasta was available for those who didn’t eat fish). The paella was quite tasty. We then fed the fish and the main part of the trip to this island then began, albeit it was very windy. With our tour guide explaining the history of the island, after showing us a couple of places we finished in the charming sea faring church. We then had some free time to explore near where we got off the ferry and to have a coffee or snack etc.
Thank you for sharing your detailed experience with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the paella and the informative tour of La Graciosa, despite the choppy seas and windy conditions. Your feedback is very valuable, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on another tour under more favorable weather conditions.
