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Eruption Special: Soufrière Hills - 5-days expedition to Montserrat's active volcano -  
Highlights
 Satellite view of erupting Montserrat with ash plume drifting west (photo: NASA Earth Observatory, taken on 31 Jan 2010)      
In short
Tour code: SPE_MONTour type: Eruption Special: active volcanoes - adventure Difficulty: Easy Tour character: Eruption viewing from various viewpoints during the day and night. Transfers by car and short hikes only required. Best travel period: Dec - July Duration: 5 days / 4 nights Dates:  14-18 Apr 10Price (p.p.): 1380 €(4-9 participants / prices for smaller or larger groups on request.)
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Arrival info:The trip starts and ends on Montserrat. Montserrat is easily reached from neighboring Antigua by boat or plane. On request we can help you with booking your flight to and from Montserrat or include this in your package.  
During the past months, the activity at the active lava dome of Montserrats volcano has drastically increased and frequently produces spectacular glowing avalanches (pyroclastic flows).
VolcanoDiscovery invites you to join two volcanologists from our team to obseve this fascinating activity from close on our next eruption special trip. The tour will also give you an in-depth knowledge of the Soufrière Hills volcano, its past and current activity, the monitoring of the volcano by the local volcano observatory, an understanding of volcanic phenomena related to lava domes and deposits of explosive eruptions. We have 5 days to explore the best viewpoints to watch the activity at day- and nighttime, as well options for scenic helicopter overflight(s) and boat tours (weather and activity permitting). Eruption Special Montserrat - 5 daysNote:
The rough day-by-day itinerary is only indicative. During the trip, we will choose the best viewpoints and excursions to see the activity in function of the weather and volcanic activity.
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