Lanzarote Buggy Safari

You drive a Can-Am Maverick X3 Turbo, a 173 horsepower off-road buggy and one of the most powerful on the island. It has 2 seats, so you and your partner or friend can swap the driving during the tour. It is automatic, with big off-road tyres and proper suspension, built exactly for the dusty dirt tracks on this safari. No off-road experience is needed, you get a full safety briefing first.

It is a genuine mix of both, roughly 60% road and 40% off-road by driving time. Here is the honest reason: Lanzarote does not have endless dirt tracks, and the volcanoes are protected national park where no vehicle can drive off-road. So you get smooth road sections to link it together, then real dusty off-road trails through the countryside. It is a proper fun, dusty ride, just not three solid hours of dirt.

Yes, and that is the whole point. The off-road sections are dusty and the X3 Turbo is fast, so you will get dirty. Safety goggles are included, and we recommend a bandana or buff for your face, which you can buy on site. Do not wear good clothes, come in something you do not mind getting covered in dust. You will come back grinning.

The Maverick X3 Turbo has 2 seats, so it is one driver and one passenger, ideal for a couple or two friends who want to take turns. Children can join as passengers from age 7. Booking for a group? The price is per buggy, so a group of friends simply books several buggies together. Message us with your group size and we will arrange it.

To drive you need an original driving licence, either a physical card, or a digital licence such as Gov.uk or DGT plus your physical passport or ID. A photo or copy alone is not accepted. Drivers must be 21 or over with a licence held for at least 2 years. No alcohol or drugs before driving. Passengers, including children from age 7, do not need a licence.

You drive a mix of roads and off-road dirt tracks through the countryside around Puerto Calero, Tías, San Bartolomé, Montaña Blanca, Masdache and La Asomada, with a 25-minute stop at Gran Karting for the toilet and a rest. The exact route can shift a little with conditions or local events, but the guide always keeps it a fun, dusty ride. This safari does not go to Timanfaya, that is our separate scenic sightseeing tour.

The meeting point is near the camel and horse-riding centre by Yaiza, with free parking, and you should arrive at least 10 minutes before departure. Optional round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off is 5€ per person, paid on arrival, from Playa Blanca, Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise and Puerto Calero. When you book, enter your hotel name, not an address, or the nearest hotel if you are in an Airbnb.

Included: your guided Maverick X3 Turbo, a local guide, the safety briefing, safety goggles, a child booster seat when needed, fuel, and full insurance with no security deposit. The guide also takes photos on your own phone, so your photos are free. Not included: food and drinks at the Gran Karting stop, and a bandana or buff, which you can buy on site.

On this page we showcase the powerful X3 Turbo, but the operator also runs the lighter, more affordable Maverick Trail buggy on request. The Maverick Trail is from 130€ for the 2 hour tour and from 170€ for the 3 hour tour. It is not on the online calendar, so just message us on WhatsApp and we will book it for you manually. Tell us which one you want and your preferred date.

Cancel for free up to 48 hours before, or 4 days before for 4 or more buggies. After that: cancel 24 to 48 hours before and you lose the deposit only; cancel 12 to 24 hours before and you lose the deposit plus 60€ per buggy; cancel under 12 hours before, no-show or arrive too late and you lose the deposit and still pay 90% of the balance, because the buggy and guide are reserved for you. The only exception is a same-day doctor letter, which only covers the person who is ill, not the whole group.