What to expect
Beachfront Location
Relax on the sands of Los Pocillos
Fabulous Facilities
Pool bar, BBQ station & cocktail bar
Optional Excursions
Lava fields, boat trips, island tours & more
Popular Four-star Hotel
Short stroll to shops, bars & restaurants
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About this trip...
About the trip
Join your fellow Solos on the beautiful Canary Island of Lanzarote where we stay on the sandy beaches of Los Pocillos in the modern resort of Puerto Del Carmen. Staying at the four-star VIK San Antonio Hotel, a firm Solos favourite, we can explore the island’s volcanic landscapes and cultural attractions on an optional excursion, and enjoy the hotel’s amenities such as the outdoor heated swimming pools, gym, tennis courts and daily live evening entertainment and dancing. A fantastic choice for those seeking a sociable winter sun or summer sun holiday with a ready-made group of solo travellers.Activity Level:
What's this?What's Included
Return flights and transfers-
Airport taxes and charges
Twin/double room for single use with private facilities
Half Board; Breakfast & Dinner daily (Christmas & New Year Gala Dinners - Dec only) - wine with dinner
Welcome drink & information meeting
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
Fully financially protected
What's extra:
- Sea View room supplement
- Insurance see here
Lanzarote, Puerto Del Carmen
Summer or Winter Sun
Staying in the modern resort of Puerto del Carmen, our four-star hotel is within walking distance of restaurants, shops, nightlife and bars aplenty - perfect spots to enjoy the evenings as we linger on the palm-lined promenades. In the daytime, soak up the sun's rays by the lovely pool area while sipping a refreshing drink from the pool bar.
A great combination
Carefully balancing tourism with tradition, Lanzarote has retained much of its original character, peppered with charming white-washed houses nestled in pretty villages adorned with bougainvillea. Certainly a significant influence on the look of today’s Lanzarote are the exhibits and sculptures on display at the César Manrique Foundation, an art gallery featuring art created by Manrique himself, as well as art acquired over his life. The gallery includes original sketches by Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró.
'Out of this world' landscapes
Lanzarote can seem like another planet, with its volcanic landscapes. To experience the amazing volcanic power underneath you, we can visit Timanfaya National Park, better known as the Fire Mountains. Scratch away the top soil and feel the warmth under your feet. It’s here that 32 volcanoes erupted all at once in 1732. The Mirador del Rio - Lanzarote’s best viewpoint - is also worth a visit, situated hundreds of feet above the sea crowning Famara Cliff, where cannons once kept watch over the Atlantic.
More to Explore*
- Fire Mountain visit
- Choose a North, South or Grand Tour of the island
- Visit underground caves at Los Verdes
- Shop at Teguise Market
- Papagayo Boat Trip
- Hiking Days
Accommodation
VIK Hotel San Antonio Four-star
It's all about the location! This Solos favourite hotel is located on the sandy beach of Los Pocillos. A traditionally Spanish hotel with a superb beachfront setting between Puerto del Carmen and Playa de los Pocillos, the relaxing sands don't get much closer than this! What's more, the views are amazing across the whole hotel.
Facilities include
Hotel facilities include a restaurant, pool bar with BBQ station and cocktail bar with daily live evening entertainment and dancing. There are two outdoor heated swimming pools (salt water) and two tennis courts. There is also a gym and a range of activities are organised daily.
Room includes
All rooms are air-conditioned with a balcony, satellite TV, telephone, hairdryer, fridge (to rent) and safe (extra charge €11 per week).
Upgrade to Comfort Sea View Room £83 per week
Please note that there is a charge for the tea/coffee making facilities (currently €28 per week)
Dates & Prices
Frequently asked questions
Transfer time
The transfer from Arrecife airport to the hotel is approximately 15 minutes.
Optional Excursions
These are just a few of the tours, which may be available to you depending on the time of year and the numbers interested. Full details of all the excursions available will be advised at the Information Meeting. Prices may vary, depending on numbers etc and are only a guideline. All tours should be paid for in euros only. The exact amount will be given at your Information Meeting. Your Tour Leader will help arrange these for you but may not necessarily accompany you.
Please note:- Optional excursions are not guaranteed and are based on minimum numbers. The prices quoted are guideline only and may involve other non-Solos holidaymakers.
North Tour This full day tour takes you through the fertile part of the island to Mirador del Rio (the most northern point) en route to Teguise, the old capital of the island, to see the Church of San Miguel and the Castle of Guanapay, a fortress dating from the 14th century. Then depart for Jameos del Agua, an underground cave of volcanic origin with a subterranean lake. The nearby Cueva de Los Verdes, stretching from a volcano through to the stream, is well worth a visit.
Please note: This tour involves climbing up and down steps in parts. At Jameos del Agua some of the passageways into the volcano caves are quite narrow, dimly lit and have very low ceilings meaning you have to bend quite low (for short distances). Sensible shoes should be worn (no heels or ‘flip-flops’). Although there are also many large, open areas inside the caves, anyone suffering from claustrophobia should bear this information in mind. Cost: Approximately Euro 52.00 (including lunch)
South Tour This superb tour takes the route along the golden beaches of the southern cost. After the saltpans in Los Janubios, divert to El Golfo, a gigantic volcanic formation surrounding an emerald green lake, which has formed in half a crater near the sea. From Yaiza, the best-kept village in the Canaries, you reach Fire Mountain, passing through fields of lava with quite incredible scenery. Cost: Approximately Euro 63.00 (including a typical Canarian lunch)
Grand Tour An excursion that combines that North and South Tour in one day. You will be picked up from just outside the hotel and head directly South to the Fire Mountains where you will see a couple of demonstrations and feel the heat of the volcano. After you will ride a Camel along the lunar route. We will continue following the shore, passing the salt lakes of Janubio and admire the Green lake of El Golfo. Lunch will be in the lovely village of Yaiza. After we will continue to the wine territory of La Geria for a small wine tasting. We will continue North passing Teguise and arriving in Haria, Valley of the 1000 palms.
From here we will continue straight to the volcanic tube of Jameos del Agua . We will return through the villages of Mala and Guatiza and arrive back around 6pm. Cost: Approximately Euro 87.00 (including a typical Canarian lunch)
I love La Graciosa Departing from the quaint Orzola harbour on a ferry to La Graciosa where we pick up a spacious catamaran to sail the picture perfect island of La Graciosa. A welcome mojito, followed by the all-inclusive bar and lunch are included along with snorkelling and swimming in secluded bays and stops at postcard worthy villages. Cost: Approximately Euo 69.00 (including drinks & lunch)
Hiking in Lunar Landscapes An excursion to Lunar National Park, where you will walk 6km through craters, across volcanoes and the whole of the lava outflow (Easy to Medium - 6kms - walking time 3-4 hours). Cost: Approximately €49.00
Hiking in Volcan Corona, Famara Cliffs and the Haria Valley We start by visiting the impressive La Corona Volcano which is the 2nd highest point on the island and has been declared a national monument. After circling the volcano we head towards the Famara Cliffs, walking along the crest for a few kilometers after which we enter a revine towards the village of Maguez. (Medium - 10kms - 6 hours). Cost: Approximately €49.00
Gratuities
There is often confusion on the question of gratuities, since it frequently depends on the type of holiday, location and, of course, your attitude towards tipping, as to what is normally expected. In order to give you a rough idea, we have given appropriate guidance below. Your Tour Leader will be on hand to offer advice or suggestions if required but gratuities are offered entirely at the sole discretion of the individual. We suggest a group collection to cover drivers, porters and hotel staff of €15.00.
Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate % to add on.
Dress code
During the summer months, casual, cotton, lightweight daytime wear is the order of the day. With medium weights recommended for winter, casual layers for the autumn and spring months and a warm jacket or cardigan is advised for the cool mornings and evenings. Comfortable shoes are a must for sightseeing. The hotel prefers reasonably smart dress for dinner – gentlemen are asked to wear long trousers and a formal shirt. Beach towels are available from reception. A €5 deposit is to be paid and will only be charged if towels are not returned at the end of the week.
