Lanzarote offers a unique and extraordinary environment to explore on foot. Wild, invigorating ridge walks, surreal volcanic deserts and exhilarating seascapes will challenge your perceptions of this popular island.

• Near-perfect, year-round climate
• Remarkable volcanic and coastal scenery
• A unique walking experience

Detailed information

	Classic Walking programme
	Footpath information
	Dates and prices
	Climate Information
	Travel to resort
	What the holiday includes

No Manchester flight supplements

Book a Classic Walking holiday from Manchester Airport and you could save up to £25 per person on the cost of your holiday.

Don't delay, this offer must end on 31 Janaury 2009. To book, please call our friendly reservation team today:

UK number: 0845 470 7558
Overseas number: 0044 20 8732 1250

Classic Walking: 4, 11, 18, 25 Jan; 1, 8, Feb; 1 Mar 2009
No flight supplement save £25 – Now from £725

Classic Walking programme

On these holidays there is a choice of two guided walks for varying abilities each day. ITINERARY Day 1: arrival day

Download full 2009 itinerary here. If you require Adobe Acrobat Reader download here.

Day 2: starting from the mountain village of Femés, perhaps traverse the panoramic ridge above, before descending through the Higuera Valley, heading for the coast at Puerto Calero. Day 3: follow the coast east from Playa Blanca to one of the island’s most delightful beaches at Papagayo. Day 4: morning walks between the villages of Femés and Yaiza are followed by a visit to striking volcanoes of the Timanfaya National Park and a walk into a spectacular caldera; a truly unique walking experience. Day 5: free day - options include a relaxing day in Playa Blanca, boat trips to Fuertaventura or visiting some of the sculptures created by artist César Manrique. Day 6: enjoy walks through the intriguing cultivated landscapes of La Geria, with options to ascend the summits of Montaña Tinasoria and Montaña de Guardilama, finishing at Puerto del Carmen. Day 7: after a visit to the ancient capital of Teguise and the solitary Ermita de las Nieves (chapel of the snows), descend an old trail to explore the Palm Valley of Haria, and a stunning viewpoint above the dramatic Risco de Famara cliffs. Day 8: departure day

Please Note: The above programme should give you a good feel for the walks at this resort but is subject to change. Each year we listen carefully to the views of our guests and make improvements to our walking programmes. Further information will be sent to you prior to your holiday; however the final selection of walks will be made by your walking leaders.

Local transport to and from walks:
Local transport is not included in the cost of your holiday. Please allow €80 (approx £64) for local transport (payable locally in Euros), excluding your free day.

Maps
Your leaders will carry a number of maps and guides for this holiday. If you would like to obtain one for your own enjoyment it is normally only possible to purchase large scale tourist maps in the UK. Maps can be obtained by mail order from The Map Shop, Tel: +44(0) 1684 593146.

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Footpath information

	Easier Walks: 5 to 7 miles, sometimes on rough and stony paths, Up to 800ft of ascent in a day.
	Harder Walks: 6 to 10 miles using steeper and rougher paths. 300 - 1,750ft of ascent in a day.

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Dates and prices

Single room supplement: £15 per night

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Average temperatures

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Travel to resort

Transfer from airport - If you book this holiday to Lanzarote 'with flight' you will fly into Arrecife airport. The onward journey by coach to the hotel takes around 40mins.

Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 22/10/2008 (provisional)

Thomas Cook Airways
Gatwick - Arrecife
Out 13:35 - 17:50
Return 18:50 - 22:25

Monarch Airways
Manchester - Arrecife
Out 13:00 - 17:40
Return 18:40 - 23:15
Manchester Flight Supplement: £25

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Making your own travel arrangements
By Air: There are low cost flights to Lanzarote from the UK. If you are booking your own flights you may wish to consider one of the following options:

www.ba.com flights from Gatwick.

www.flymonarch.com flights from Birmingham, Luton, Manchester & Gatwick.

www.jet2.com flights from Leeds/Bradford.

www.thomsonfly.com flights from Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Edinburgh, East midlands, Glasgow, Gatwick, Humberside, Leeds/Bradford, Luton, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich & Stansted.

To reach the hotel:
Our Airport Hoppa service operates at this resort, offering quick and easy transfers for guests booking their own flights. All prices are per person for single journeys, allowing you to mix and match different transfer options. Transfers must be pre-booked no later than 5 weeks before departure - we will then confirm all the details approximately 3 weeks before your holiday.

From Arrecife Airport

• by hoppa transfer £15 single
• by transfer coach* £15 single

*The HF Holidays' coach is timed to connect with the flights time above.

Hoppa Transfers - can be booked to meet any flight and offer a direct transfer to your hotel.

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What the holiday includes

• Return economy class air travel - 'with flight' option.
• Airport transfers - 'with flight' option.
• 7 nights' accommodation in en-suite rooms.
• Half Board - breakfast & evening meals.
• Services of 2 HF Holidays' leaders.
• 5 guided walks.

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