Fuerteventura: Calderón Hondo volcano by night and stargazing
3-hour guided night walk to the crater of Calderón Hondo near Lajares, with stargazing and legends of fire and sky from the island's first inhabitants. Optional transfer from Corralejo and El Cotillo. Rated 4.8/5 from more than 1,000 reviews.
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- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Spanish, English, Italian
- Mobile ticket and instant confirmation
Practical details
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Guide languages
- Spanish · English · Italian
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- 1+
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Climb to the rim of the Calderón Hondo crater
- Views of Lajares, the Corralejo Dunes and Lanzarote
- Constellations, planets and the Milky Way over the volcano
- Astronomy, mythology and the culture of the island's first inhabitants
- Optional transfer from Corralejo, El Cotillo and Puerto del Rosario
Our take
One of the best-rated activities in the north, and for good reason: the guide turns a short walk into a lesson in astronomy and island history. By day you can climb Calderón Hondo on your own for free, so what you're paying for is the night and the storytelling. Check the cloud forecast before you confirm.
What's included
- Guided tour
- Water
- Torches
- Bus transfer from Corralejo, El Cotillo and Puerto del Rosario (transfer option only)
Not included
- Transfer with the no-pickup option
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable closed shoes
- A jacket or coat
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- People with a fear of heights
- Cruise passengers
- People over 65
- Babies under 1
Things to keep in mind
- Book at least three days ahead so the weather can be checked
- There's no refund if clouds hide the stars
- The exact start time is emailed 24 hours before
- The duration may vary depending on where you start from
Meeting point
Repsol h2go service station, Corralejo.
If you go on your own, the meeting point is the Repsol h2go petrol station. The guide emails the exact start time 24 hours before, as it varies by season.
The experience
What you'll see
- The Calderón Hondo crater, a volcano near Lajares about 70 metres deep.
- From the rim, Lajares, the Corralejo Dunes and Lanzarote.
- At night, constellations, planets and the Milky Way over the crater.
How it works
You meet the guide at the Repsol h2go petrol station in Corralejo or, with the transfer option, you're picked up by bus in Corralejo, El Cotillo or Puerto del Rosario. From the Lajares area you climb the volcanic trail to the crater rim, where the guide explains the volcano's geology and the legends of the island's first inhabitants about fire and sky. Once it's fully dark, the stargazing begins. About three hours in all.
The start time depends on the time of year: the guide emails it 24 hours before. Some participants say they caught the sunset before it got dark.
Practical tips
- Book three days ahead: the operator checks the forecast.
- Clouds: there's no refund if you can't see the stars. Check the forecast first.
- Warm layer: at night, with the wind, it gets cold even in summer.
- Footwear: closed shoes; loose lava is sharp.
- By day: the trail is free and open if you'd rather go on your own.
Who I'd recommend it to
- Anyone staying in Corralejo or El Cotillo looking for a different evening plan.
- Anyone interested in astronomy or the island's history.
- Anyone who wants a short walk with a big reward.
Who I would NOT recommend it to
- Pregnant women, people over 65 or anyone with a fear of heights: the operator itself advises against it.
- Anyone with only a few days who can't book with some slack in case it's cloudy.
Accessibility
Not suitable for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
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