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Live eruptions at Yasur volcano (Vanuatu)
Watching the lava lake of Erta Ale volcano (Ethiopia)
Witnessing a volcanic eruption is one of the most awe-inspiring displays in nature.

On certain tours, we try to see lava and ash from a safe, but close distance. On Hawai'i, we can sometimes approach and even touch red lava!

This selection of tours offers good chances to see volcanic activity from close-by:
Destination
Dates		 Duration Tour
(Category)		 Price p.p.
(PAX)		 Tour character / Difficulty
From Krakatau to Bali tour Java (Indonesia)

Custom and scheduled dates
space available25 Sep - 11 Oct 10
 17 (20) days From Krakatau to Bali
(Walking & study tour: active volcanoes - nature & culture - photography)		 from 1890 EUR
(2-12)		 easy-moderate: typically half-day or full-day hikes at gentle pace, mostly on easy trails, up to 3-5 hrs total walking time, climbing usually less than around 500 m. Suitable for most people with normal fitness. Easy to moderate hikes and excursions, comfortable hotels and guesthouses, 2 nights in camps
Who has not dreamt of travelling around the world? Volcano Discovery makes this dream come true. You'll follow a knowledgeable, enthusiastic volcanologist on an "ever westward journey" to explore some of the most exciting volcanoes of the planet. Around-the-World: Hawai'i,Vanuatu, New Zealand, Indonesia

Custom and scheduled dates
space available4-27 Sep 10
space available4 Sep - 1 Oct 10
space availableMarch-April 2011
 3-4 weeks (24 / 28 days) A Dream Come True - World Volcano Tour
(Volcano tour: adventure - photography - active volcanoes)		 from 7390 EUR
(5-10)		 easy: usually short walks and excursions, little climbs, mostly well-marked trails with few climbing / descending sections Mix of easy to medium excursions by land and sea, mostly short hikes, expert guiding by a volcanologist and team members, good to excellent accommodation, adventurous camping on Krakatau, delicious local food.
14-days study trip and expedition to the active volcanoes of Guatemala Guatemala (Central America)

space available14 Nov 10 - 28 Nov 20
space available19 Dec 10 - 2 Jan 11
space available13-27 Feb 11
 15 days / 14 nights Volcanoes in the land of the Maya
(Walking & study tour: active volcanoes - geology & volcanism - adventure)		 from 1850 EUR
(5-12)		 moderate-challenging: suitable only for people with very good fitness: e.g. longer hikes, climbs up to 1500m elevation, often on unpaved and/or steep sections Medium hikes and excursions including two more challenging hikes (climbing to Santa Maria and Acatenango involves ca. 1200 m climbing to ca. 3600 m altitude, but on easy trails), boat excursions, lots of volcano viewing at night possible
Italy's volcanoes - the Grand Tour: wlaking & study tour to Southern Italy's volcanoes Southern Italy

Custom and scheduled dates
space available16-29 Apr 11
space available11-24 Jun 11
 14 days (13 nights) Volcanoes of Italy - the Grand Tour
(Walking & study tour: active volcanoes - nature & culture - archaeology)		 from 2780 EUR
(2-12)		 easy-moderate: typically half-day or full-day hikes at gentle pace, mostly on easy trails, up to 3-5 hrs total walking time, climbing usually less than around 500 m. Suitable for most people with normal fitness. Hikes (varying from easy to moderate), boat trips and excursions, excellent accommodation and delicious food.
Expedition to active Anak Krakatau volcano Krakatau volcano, Sunda Strait

Custom and scheduled dates
space available27 Sep - 1 Oct 10
 5-8 days Krakatau Volcano Special
(Volcano tour: photography - adventure)		 from 950 EUR
(1-6)		 easy: usually short walks and excursions, little climbs, mostly well-marked trails with few climbing / descending sections Boat trips - camping on neighboring islands - easy walks
Voyage de randonnée et découverte des volcans de l'Islande du Nord Central and Northern Iceland

no scheduled dates at present
 14 days / 13 nights Land of Fire and Ice - Iceland North
(Geologic walking & study tour: geology & volcanism - active volcanoes - nature & culture)		 3180 €
(10-14)		 moderate: half-day to full-day hikes of up to 5-7 hrs total walking time, partly on unpaved trails, possibly involving steep sections, up to 15-20 km total distance (often with options to shorten), involving climbs & descends of up to 700-1000 m. People with normally good fitness and some experience in walking & hiking should have no problems. Many half-day to full day hikes, study trip guided by a trained volcanologist and expert of Iceland, no previous knowledge needed. Transfers in 4x4 vehicle, simple sleeping bag accommodation in remote areas, very good Icelandic cuisine prepared in the field.
Volcanoes in the South Sea - Expedition to Vanuatu Vanuatu (South Sea)

few spaces left21 Sep - 4 Oct 10
space available19 Apr - 3 May 11
space available3-17 May 11
 14 days (13 nights) on Vanuatu Volcanoes in the South Sea
(Expedition: active volcanoes - photography - nature & culture)		 from 2470 EUR
(6-12)		 moderate: half-day to full-day hikes of up to 5-7 hrs total walking time, partly on unpaved trails, possibly involving steep sections, up to 15-20 km total distance (often with options to shorten), involving climbs & descends of up to 700-1000 m. People with normally good fitness and some experience in walking & hiking should have no problems. Expedition character: partly long, strenous hikes in rainforest & wet climate, spartanic improvised living conditions, very simple or no facilities
Volcanoes of Java: 18 days trekking tour Java (Indonesia)

Custom and scheduled dates
no scheduled dates at present
 18 days (17 nights) Volcanoes of Java
(Trekking: active volcanoes - nature & culture)		 from 1960 EUR
(2-6)		 moderate-challenging: suitable only for people with very good fitness: e.g. longer hikes, climbs up to 1500m elevation, often on unpaved and/or steep sections Easy to challenging hikes and trekking (up to 3 days), camping, simple guesthouses and comfortable hotels where available.
crater Highlands & Rift Valley (Tanzania)

Custom and scheduled dates
no scheduled dates at present
 10 days (suggested) Ngorongoro Highlands, Lake Natron and Lengai
(Trekking: nature & culture - active volcanoes - wildlife)		 from 2290 EUR
(1-12)		 moderate: half-day to full-day hikes of up to 5-7 hrs total walking time, partly on unpaved trails, possibly involving steep sections, up to 15-20 km total distance (often with options to shorten), involving climbs & descends of up to 700-1000 m. People with normally good fitness and some experience in walking & hiking should have no problems. Half- to full day hiking & trekking, game safaris in Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro. Camping (ugrade to lodge during parts of the tour are possible).
Eruption special Montserrat Caribbean

no scheduled dates at present
 5 days / 4 nights Eruption Special: Montserrat
(Eruption Special: active volcanoes - adventure)		 1380 €
(4-9)		 easy: usually short walks and excursions, little climbs, mostly well-marked trails with few climbing / descending sections Eruption viewing from various viewpoints during the day and night. Transfers by car and short hikes only required.
9-days study and volcano tour to Guadeloupe and Montserrat Carribbean

no scheduled dates at present
 9 days / 8 nights Soufrière Hills and La Soufrière volcano - an explosive duo
(Study tour: geology & volcanism - active volcanoes)		 from 2190 EUR p. P.
(5-12)		 easy: usually short walks and excursions, little climbs, mostly well-marked trails with few climbing / descending sections Study trip with short hikes, charming accommodation and great local food.
Volcanoes in the South Sea - Expedition to Vanuatu Tanna Island (Vanuatu)

Custom and scheduled dates
space available10-15 Sep 10
 variable: 2-10 days (1-8 on Tanna) Adventure Volcano - Yasur Volcano Travel
(Volcano tour: active volcanoes - photography - nature & culture)		 from ca. 800 EUR p.p.
(1-12)		 easy: usually short walks and excursions, little climbs, mostly well-marked trails with few climbing / descending sections Multiple-day and night observation of Yasur volcano, easy hikes (1-2 hrs maximum), optional visits in primitive villages, relax at tropical beaches. Simple accommodation in basic bungalows.
Hike to Active Lava on Kilauea Volcano, Hawai'i Big Island, Hawai'i

Custom and scheduled dates
no scheduled dates at present
 6-12 hrs Lava Proximity Hike
(Volcano tour: active volcanoes - adventure)		 from 125 USD
(0-0)		 mixed difficulty ratings or adjustable to client's fitness (on individual tours) Customizeable - short or longer walks and transfers in private 4x4 vehicle. First-hand geology information.
Ol Doinyo Lengai and Lake Natron expeditions Rift Valley (Tanzania)

Custom tour dates only		 6-8 days Ol Doinyo Lengai Volcano & Lake Natron
(Volcano tour)		 on request
(1-12)		 challenging: suitable only for people in excellent physical condition and with experience in mountain hiking; tours involve significant and strenous physical activity, e.g. long treks with light luggage, up to 10 hrs walking, climbing up to 1500-2000m elevation, up to 20-30 km distance, extreme heat or other conditions Strenous climb to Lengai volcano - camping & trekking safari
Volcanoes in East Java: Bromo, Semeru, Ijen East Java (Indonesia)

Custom tour dates only		 4-6 days Volcanoes of East Java
(Walking & study tour: nature & culture - active volcanoes)		 from 450,- EUR
(1-12)		 easy-moderate: typically half-day or full-day hikes at gentle pace, mostly on easy trails, up to 3-5 hrs total walking time, climbing usually less than around 500 m. Suitable for most people with normal fitness. Easy to moderate walks of 1-3 hours length, transfers in private jeep / minibus, guesthouses
Costa Rica

Custom and scheduled dates
space availableDec 2010 (exact date soon)
space availableMarch 2011 (exact date soon)
 10 days / 9 nights Jungle and Volcanoes
(Walking & study tour: active volcanoes - wildlife - Relax)		 from 2250 EUR
(0-0)		 easy-moderate: typically half-day or full-day hikes at gentle pace, mostly on easy trails, up to 3-5 hrs total walking time, climbing usually less than around 500 m. Suitable for most people with normal fitness. Easy hikes to volcanoes, rainforests, beaches. Transfers in comfortable private minibus, expert naturalist guide. Accommodation in hotels and guesthouses with rustique to luxurious charm.
Trekking in East Java: Semeru, Bromo, Ijen East Java (Indonesia)

Custom tour dates only		 7-9 days Bromo, Semeru, Ijen
(Trekking: active volcanoes - adventure)		 from 795,- EUR
(2-12)		 moderate-challenging: suitable only for people with very good fitness: e.g. longer hikes, climbs up to 1500m elevation, often on unpaved and/or steep sections Easy to challenging hikes (trekking up Semeru), camping & guesthouses
Private day tours on Etna volcano Etna volcano

Custom and scheduled dates
no scheduled dates at present
 half and full day (4-12 hrs) Etna Trekking Tour
(Trekking: active volcanoes)		 from 85 EUR p. P.
(1-20)		 mixed difficulty ratings or adjustable to client's fitness (on individual tours) varying from easy to challenging (depending on chosen route)
Kilauea Volcano Special - 4 days geologic tour to observe and understand Kilauea volcano on Hawai'i Big Island, Hawaiʻi

Custom and scheduled dates
space available5-9 Sep 10
 5 days / 4 nights Kilauea Volcano Special
(Geologic walking & study tour: active volcanoes - geology & volcanism)		 from 1790 USD
(2-6)		 mixed difficulty ratings or adjustable to client's fitness (on individual tours) Generally short or medium hikes, level of physical effort is adaptable.
Check out our Special Tours in Indonesia ! Java-Komodo-Bali (Indonesia)

space available5-24 Sep 10
 5-20 days Indonesia - Special Tour Departures
(Walking & study tour: nature & culture - active volcanoes - adventure)		 from ca 2000 EUR p.p.
(2-6)		 mixed difficulty ratings or adjustable to client's fitness (on individual tours) Varying - easy to moderate hikes, 4x4 transfers
Climbs to Stromboli volcano Eolian Islands (Sicily)

Custom tour dates only		 5-7 hours (afternoon / evening) Stromboli Trekking
(Volcano tour)		 from 40 EUR p.p.
(1-20)		 moderate: half-day to full-day hikes of up to 5-7 hrs total walking time, partly on unpaved trails, possibly involving steep sections, up to 15-20 km total distance (often with options to shorten), involving climbs & descends of up to 700-1000 m. People with normally good fitness and some experience in walking & hiking should have no problems. climb and descend 900 m (3000 ft); 5-7 hrs excursion in the afternoon.
Desert, salt and volcanoes - expedition to the Danakil desert and its volcanoes Danakil desert (Ethiopia)

space available21 Nov - 3 Dec 10
space available15-27 Jan 11
 14 days / 13 nights Desert, salt and volcanoes
(Expedition: active volcanoes - photography - adventure)		 from 3760 EUR
(5-10)		 moderate: half-day to full-day hikes of up to 5-7 hrs total walking time, partly on unpaved trails, possibly involving steep sections, up to 15-20 km total distance (often with options to shorten), involving climbs & descends of up to 700-1000 m. People with normally good fitness and some experience in walking & hiking should have no problems. Expedition character: long, bumpy 4x4 transfers, possibly extremely hot temperatures in the desert, intense exposure to sand, salt and dust, very basic sleeping and washing conditions while outside established towns.
Fire and Salt in the Desert - 9 days expedition to Erta Ale and Dallol, Danakil desert Danakil desert (Ethiopia)

Custom tour dates only		 9 days / 8 night Fire and Salt in the Desert
(Expedition: active volcanoes - photography - adventure)		 from 2190 EUR
(2-12)		 moderate: half-day to full-day hikes of up to 5-7 hrs total walking time, partly on unpaved trails, possibly involving steep sections, up to 15-20 km total distance (often with options to shorten), involving climbs & descends of up to 700-1000 m. People with normally good fitness and some experience in walking & hiking should have no problems. Expedition character: long, bumpy 4x4 transfers, possibly extremely hot temperatures in the desert, intense exposure to sand, salt and dust, very basic sleeping and washing conditions while outside established towns.
14-days walking and trekking tour on La Réunion island (Indian Ocean) La Réunion

Custom and scheduled dates
no scheduled dates at present
 15 jours Tropical parfumes, volcanoes and mountains
(Walking & study tour: active volcanoes - adventure - geology & volcanism)		 from 1580 €
(8-14)		 moderate: half-day to full-day hikes of up to 5-7 hrs total walking time, partly on unpaved trails, possibly involving steep sections, up to 15-20 km total distance (often with options to shorten), involving climbs & descends of up to 700-1000 m. People with normally good fitness and some experience in walking & hiking should have no problems. Trekking and moderate hikes, charming accommodation in small hotels and mountain huts, great local cuisine.
Discover the adventure of Kamchatkas volcanoes! Kamchatka peninsula (Russia)

plannedSep 2011
 21 days Kamchatka - Mountains of fire & ice
(Expedition: adventure - active volcanoes - photography)		 ca. 4500 EUR
(6-16)		 moderate-challenging: suitable only for people with very good fitness: e.g. longer hikes, climbs up to 1500m elevation, often on unpaved and/or steep sections Adventurous volcano trekking
Camping and trekking safari to Lake Natron, Lengai volcano and Lake Manyara Natl. Park Rift Valley (Tanzania)

Custom tour dates only		 6 days / 6 nights Lake Natron - Lengai volcano - Lake Manyara
(Camping safari: wildlife - active volcanoes - adventure)		 from 1050 EUR p.p.
(1-12)		 mixed difficulty ratings or adjustable to client's fitness (on individual tours) Camping & trekking safari - option to climb Lengai volcano
Nyiragongo's lava lake and the mountain gorillas: expedition DR Congo + Rwanda

Custom and scheduled dates
booked out8-14(15) Jan 11
space available24-30(31) Jul 11
 6-8 days Nyiragongo Lava Lake
(Volcano tour: adventure - photography - wildlife)		 from 1650 EUR p.P
(1-12)		 moderate-challenging: suitable only for people with very good fitness: e.g. longer hikes, climbs up to 1500m elevation, often on unpaved and/or steep sections Expedition character: ca. 500 km transfers in comfortable 4x4 safari vehicles, climb 1400 m to camp 3 nights at 3400 m a.s.l. on top of Nyiragongo crater, trek through rain forest to track gorillas.
Volcanoes of North Sulawesi - walking tour to discover Lokon, Mahawu and Soputan volcanoes North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

Custom tour dates only		 8 days (7 nights) Volcanoes of North Sulawesi
(Volcano tour)		 from 760 EUR
(2-12)		 moderate: half-day to full-day hikes of up to 5-7 hrs total walking time, partly on unpaved trails, possibly involving steep sections, up to 15-20 km total distance (often with options to shorten), involving climbs & descends of up to 700-1000 m. People with normally good fitness and some experience in walking & hiking should have no problems. Easy to medium hikes (up to 4-6 hrs, ca. 800m climbing). Camp at Soputan's crater rim.
Custom-built tours on Big Island, Hawaii Big Island, Hawaiʻi

Custom and scheduled dates
no scheduled dates at present
 1-several days Hawaii Big Island - custom-built tours
(Walking & study tour: active volcanoes - nature & culture - geology & volcanism)		 from 125 USD per person
(1-12)		 mixed difficulty ratings or adjustable to client's fitness (on individual tours) custom tours - you build your itinerary!
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