Buggy tour from Costa Teguise: what your €150 per buggy really buys
Updated October 14, 2026 · 8 min read
The short answer: the guided off-road volcano buggy tour from Costa Teguise is the most-reviewed offer on the island — 4.7 out of 5 from 5,361 reviews, two to three hours, €150 per buggy for up to two people, so €75 a head for two. It drives in convoy up to Peñas del Chache, and critical guests estimate the share of road at 60 to 90 percent. Anyone travelling as three or four gets a cheaper ride on the four- or six-seater buggy from the same operator; anyone who really wants to see volcanoes is better served by the on-road tour from Puerto del Carmen; and anyone who wants a quad rather than a buggy takes the two-hour quad tour.
See times and prices for the off-road volcano buggy tour
| Tour | Duration | from | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off-Road Volcano Buggy from Costa Teguise | 2–3 hours | €150 per buggy for 2 | 4.7 from 5,361 reviews | couples with a licence who want a bumpy ride to a viewpoint |
| Four- or Six-Seater Buggy from Costa Teguise | 2–3 hours | €200 per buggy for 4 | 4.5 from 684 reviews | groups of three or four where only one person needs to drive |
| On-Road Buggy from Puerto del Carmen to Volcán El Cuervo | 3 hours | €180 per buggy for 4 | 4.6 from 684 reviews | anyone who wants to see volcanoes and also walk |
| Buggy from Puerto Calero through La Geria | 3 hours | €170 per buggy for 2 | 4.8 from 130 reviews | couples who’d rather see vineyards than quarries |
| Quad Tour, 2 Hours | 2 hours | €80.49 per quad for 2 | 4.6 from 121 reviews | solo travellers and couples on a small budget |
No offer on the island has more reviews than this one. The guided off-road buggy tour from H2O Sports Lanzarote starts in Costa Teguise, lasts two to three hours and costs €150 — per buggy, not per person. The short description promises: “Ride to the tallest peak on the island, Peñas del Chache, on this exciting off-road tour.” What the booking page doesn’t say: how much of it is on tarmac, what costs extra on site, and how much time passes besides the drive itself.
What’s in the €150 and what comes on top
The price is for one vehicle with up to two people: €75 a head for two, and still €150 travelling alone. Included, according to the booking page, are the buggy, guide, wind jacket and dust goggles; pick-up only in the variants with transfer. Food and drinks, a neck scarf and tipping follow in the small print without a visible break, and the description doesn’t mention them. Expect them to be missing.
What guests have paid extra:
- Scarf against the dust: €5 on site, sold out once according to one guest.
- Photos and video: the guide films along the way and sells the footage afterwards via a link, for €20 to 30 according to reviews.
- Pick-up: one guest names €5 per person, the same figure given for the four- and six-seater from the same operator.
- The third hour: two guests name €200 for two, one a €50 surcharge. You only see the price that applies once you select the variant.
Fuel isn’t listed on the page; no guest reports extra costs for it. On deposit, insurance, excess for damage and helmets, the page says nothing — clarify that with the operator before booking.
How long the appointment really takes
You can book two or three hours, each with a meeting point in Costa Teguise or with pick-up. According to guests, you should be there half an hour early; the briefing runs via a short video. Two things recur in critical reviews: a start delayed by 30 to 60 minutes, and a fuel stop in the middle of the tour that usually costs 10 to 15 minutes of driving time.
With pick-up, waiting time is added: buses running 20 to 45 minutes late turn up regularly in reviews. With a hire car, you’re better off driving yourself. Either way, plan for half a day. Several guests find two hours enough; others praise the longer round.
What happens along the way
You drive in convoy: the group is capped at ten participants according to the page, guests report four to six vehicles. The guide drives at the front and sets the pace; right at the back, some feel rushed.
The booking page describes a loop through old quarries near Guatiza, past the Mala reservoir up to Peñas del Chache, then via Teseguite down to the El Mojón quarry. Several guests, by contrast, drove there and back on the same route. The operator reserves the right to make changes, for closures for example — without a refund.
Guests report one to three stops of 10 to 15 minutes each, mostly at the reservoir and up at the viewpoint. There, couples swap the wheel if both hold a licence. Up top, guests describe it as cold; several stood in the clouds instead of the view.
Enthusiastic guests often name the bumpy descent as the best part. The goggles aren’t enough against the dust; guests recommend a scarf and dark clothing. According to many critical reports, explanations are scarce.
Tarmac or terrain?
The most common reason for poor ratings: critical guests estimate the share of road at 60 to 90 percent, partly on old tarmac tracks next to the main road; enthusiastic ones describe a mix of both. For the four- and six-seater on almost the same route, the operator itself states that roughly half runs off-road; for this tour it names no figure. Anyone after dunes and full throttle is in the wrong place here.
A volcano in the name, but no Timanfaya
The route lies in the north, according to the booking page. The Timanfaya national park isn’t on the route; several guests missed the volcanoes. Why the north looks older and different is described in the article on the north of Lanzarote. Private vehicles aren’t allowed on the volcano route inside the park anyway; how the visit works is explained in Timanfaya as a half-day tour, and all the offers are under Timanfaya volcano tours.
Who’s allowed to drive
Driving yourself requires two things according to the booking page: a minimum age of 20 and a licence held for at least two years. You need to bring the original – a copy isn’t enough – plus a passport or ID card. Anyone riding up front must measure 1.35 m; there’s no weight limit. Without a second licence, you still share one buggy between you. Have this confirmed before booking.
The claim that there’s no age limit in the back stays unclear: the price is for two people, and the same page calls people under 1.35 m unsuitable. Whether a child can ride along at all is something to clarify beforehand. For families: Lanzarote with teenagers and Lanzarote with kids.
What the bad reviews say
On the booking page, the guide scores 4.6, transport also 4.6, and value for money 4.5. One star is comparatively rare. Further down, the same issues recur: the share of road, the fuel stop, delays, worn vehicles with breakdowns, broken side nets, worn tyres. Several times, the booked French-speaking guide didn’t show up. German isn’t among the guide languages.
Then there’s the weather: several guests report driving in heavy rain, with no visibility through the goggles. Whether the operator cancels in rain, this page doesn’t say; for the four- and six-seater it states that they drive in any weather. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours beforehand.
The neighbouring offers
The Buggy and quad category covers 17 offers from €40; half of them cost more than €80.49. Four help with placing it:
The four- and six-seater buggy from the same operator — €200 per vehicle for up to four people, 4.5 out of 5 from 684 reviews, two to three hours from Costa Teguise, with a stop at Mirador de las Nieves. Cheaper for four than two two-seaters at €300, but only one person sits at the wheel at a time.
See availability and prices for the four- and six-seater buggy
The on-road buggy from Puerto del Carmen — €180 for up to four people, 4.6 out of 5 from 684 reviews, 3 hours, also H2O Sports. About an hour on foot to the El Cuervo volcano, then through La Geria to the Las Grietas rock formation. Anyone wanting volcanoes is better off here. On driver age, the page states 20 in one place and 21 in another — ask first.
The buggy from Puerto Calero — €170 for two, 4.8 out of 5 from 130 reviews, 3 hours, a different operator. The route runs through La Geria with Timanfaya in the background, a stop at a winery. Around twelve months of holding a licence is required. The rating is the highest of the five tours above, but it rests on just 130 reviews.
The two-hour quad tour — €80.49 per quad for up to two people, 4.6 out of 5 from 121 reviews, two hours through the lava desert and along the coast on the Las Salinas road.
See availability and prices for the two-hour quad tour
Our recommendation
For most couples with a licence: the off-road volcano buggy tour from Costa Teguise, €150 for two, 4.7 out of 5 from 5,361 reviews. That’s the broadest base of reviews on the island, and anyone who comes with a scarf, a jacket and the expectation of a convoy ride gets what the good reviews describe. Make your own way to the meeting point rather than booking the transfer.
For groups of three or four: the four- and six-seater buggy from the same operator, €200 per vehicle, 4.5 out of 5 from 684 reviews. For four, that’s cheaper than two two-seaters at €300 — only the same person always sits at the wheel.
For anyone whose reason is volcanoes: the on-road buggy from Puerto del Carmen, €180 for up to four people, 4.6 out of 5 from 684 reviews. The hour on foot to the El Cuervo volcano is the part the off-road loop in the north doesn’t have.
For solo travellers and anyone on a small budget: the two-hour quad tour, €80.49 per quad for up to two people, 4.6 out of 5 from 121 reviews — the cheapest of the five tours above.
This buggy tour is not for you if you’re expecting Timanfaya or a free pace: it runs in convoy, the guide sets the speed, and a large part of the route is tarmac. Pregnant guests and people with back problems are named unsuitable by the booking page — discuss that with your doctor first. It doesn’t work with small children: under 1.35 m, it’s a no according to the page; alternatives are in Lanzarote with a toddler. And if you’re staying far from Costa Teguise without a hire car and have something planned afterwards, the transfer is the least reliable part of the day.
Afterwards, the Jardín de Cactus in Guatiza is worth a stop (€9, ticket office on site), more under César Manrique and in What to see in Lanzarote. Everything else is under Things to do in Lanzarote.
