Lanzarote to Fuerteventura Day Trips

Island hopping at least makes one vacation choice easier: Lanzarote or Fuerteventura? Because it makes both possible: Holidays in Lanzarote with a trip or two to Fuerteventura. The second largest of the Canary Islands delights its visitors primarily with miles of absolutely wonderful sandy beaches. For surfers and kiters there are the best wind conditions to practice their favorite sport. Right on the city limits of Corralejo you will find a huge sea of dunes – after all, the largest of the Canaries. Would you like to visit Fuerteventura? Read here how you can organize the trip to Fuerteventura best and what you have to consider so that nothing goes wrong.

Lanzarote Fuerteventura Island Hopping

Guided Day Trip From Lanzarote to Fuerteventura

Some operators offer trips to Fuerteventura as a complete package. This means that you pay the price and you will be picked up from your hotel, taken the ferry to Fuerteventura, carry out your excursion there and then brought back to your hotel in Lanzarote, without any extra costs. Depending on the type of activity, these packages are even cheaper than self-organized day tours. We offer different package tours on our website. Please find a brief description the most popular below:

With the Buggy or the Quad on Fuerteventura on the Way

This is island hopping of the most spectacular kind. The buggy or quads are all set for you on the other side of the strait. The ferry takes you from Playa Blanca to Corralejo and there you get on your four-wheeled fun mobile. You can then drive off the asphalt roads over dusty off-road slopes past the sights of the big sister island. And all of this is already included in the price: pick-up and drop-off to the hotel, ferry trips back and forth and the exciting buggy or quad tour on Fuerteventura. What are you waiting for?

Boat Trip From Lanzarote to the Coast of Fuerteventura

A real island vacation inevitably includes a beautiful day at sea on a chic yacht or catamaran. Of course, some of the boat tours also go from Lanzarote to Fuerteventura. After the impressive sailing tour along the breathtaking coast of the neighboring island, you anchor at one of the heavenly beaches. Fine, white sand and turquoise blue water invite you for a refreshing dip in the cool water. You can snorkel and go by kayak. Or stay on board and enjoy the fantastic view from a comfortable lounger under the warm sun. Meanwhile the crew provides cool drinks and delicious meals.

The island of Isla de Lobos, which is located directly off the coast of Corralejo and belongs to Fuerteventura, is also a popular destination for the boats in Lanzarote. This small, uninhabited island with its special charm attracts countless visitors every day. Let yourself be carried away by the sight of Fuerteventura on a wonderful sunny day.

By Bus From Lanzarote to Fuerteventura

A comfortable, fully air-conditioned bus will pick you up from the hotel and drive you to Playa Blanca first, from where you can then take the ferry. The actual excursion finally starts after the crossing. Once you reach the island, the journey continues by bus. The tour guide is very familiar with the neighboring island and is happy to share all his knowledge about it with you. On your bus tour you will visit the most beautiful and important sights in Fuerteventura. In between you have lunch in a restaurant. The following services are mostly included in the price of such a bus tour: bus transfer, ferry costs, lunch, tour guide, tastings and, depending on the motto of the excursion, entrance fees for museums or parks. If you want to explore the neighboring island in a comfortable manner at an affordable all-in-one price, you are in good hands with a bus tour.

Ferry Lanzarote Fuerteventura

If you don’t feel like joining others on an organized tour, you can easily go solo by ferry from Lanzarote to Fuerteventura. The three providers Naviera Armas, Fred Olsen Express and Lineas Maritimas Romero take turns alternating about every 30 minutes. This timetable applies daily from around 6 a.m. (first ferry to Fuerteventura) to 8 p.m. (last ferry from Fuerteventura). If you go without a vehicle, the return trip for an adult costs between 35 and 60 euros. With a car you have to expect about 80 euros. However, be sure to inquire with your car rental company beforehand whether you can take the rental car to another island. We recommend planning your ferry crossing from Lanzarote to Fuerteventura in the longer term. Visit one of the ferry websites such as directferries.com. There you will find all information about the ferry times and prices. In addition, you also have the option of directly making the booking.

In the Plane From Lanzarote to Fuerteventura

There are no direct connections by airplane between the two islands; simply because they are positioned too close together. Check-in, boarding and flight would take much longer than the ferry crossing. For this reason, local airlines such as Binter Canarias do not offer this. The flight from Lanzarote to Fuerteventura would theoretically be possible with a stopover in Gran Canaria. But that would be too unpractical and take so long that it doubtless is out of the question for anyone. This leaves the option to charter a private plane. On the other hand, for most people, this alternative makes no sense from a financial point of view.

Interesting Facts For the Crossing to Fuerteventura

What Is Necessary For Island Hopping?

First of all, you need to be able to identify yourself and your companions. A valid identity card or original passport is mandatory. This also applies to children. You must present these documents when you check in on the ferry. This is the rule for both ferry crossings on your own and with organized tours to Fuerteventura. Therefore, always check our tour descriptions under the menu item “Please Note!” whether you must have documents with you for this excursion and which ones. For example, if you take a boat trip to the neighboring island without going ashore, your papers are not required.

In addition, for ferry crossings on your own, we recommend that you arrive at the port at least one hour before departure. Because checking in takes time and there can also be longer waiting times in front of the counters. Boarding can also take a long time, especially if you want to take your rental car with you. All this “paperwork” is unnecessary when you book an organized tour. Because the operator gets all the necessary data in advance and can already prepare everything for the ferry crossing. And then you will only be picked up from your hotel and you do not have to worry about anything else, except that you have your original IDs with you.

What Should You Pay Attention to When Booking?

Before you leave for your vacation to Lanzarote, you should think carefully about when you want to take the trip to the neighboring island. Take the time to compare the individual offers to find the right one for you and your family. The trip will definitely be less stressful for you if you book an organized tour to Fuerteventura, as the operator takes care of all the necessary formalities for the ferry crossing.

Check which services are included in the price for the tours. Most of the time, children pay less than adults. Pay attention to the age at which the children’s price no longer applies. It is best to book your desired excursion in advance, as during peak seasons it can happen that all tickets are sold out days in advance. It is also important to know whether and which documents you need to carry with you.

The Canary Islands Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are waiting for you. Have a great time.