WORLDWIDE · HISTORICAL TOURS
Good volcanic history tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
See volcanoes, waterfalls, black sand beaches, coffee country, and Hawaiian history on a full-day Big Island tour from Kona.
“Great Job Jason! Well done navigating the day and the fun characters! The Tephra from the volcano eruption was INSANE!! Enjoyed every location!”
Review of São Miguel’s 3-hour boat tour from Rabo de Peixe, with volcanic caves, black-sand beaches, coastal history, snacks, and small groups.
“They were very careful to avoid bad weather and gave us an incredible experience! Thank you so much Luis for all the ‘wow’ moments and experiences!”
Review of a private Antisana Volcano condor and birding tour from Quito, with wildlife, lunch, guides, costs, altitude tips, and practical advice.
“Santiago was a great guide providing lots of info about local life as well as the animas and nature of the area. Great for helping spot those small special animals trying to get pictures of. He had sounds of different animals he can play to try to attract birds to come near by to photograph. Lunch stop was delicious and local cuisine. Overall had a great day out and he does other tours as well. Definitely will be booking another trip with him in the future.”
Explore Colima Volcano, an organic coffee farm, artisan masks, Nogueras Hacienda, and Comala on a six-hour cultural tour.
“The great history of the theme of this Tour, the information and historical data of the locality, the volcano and the art of coffee harvesting, culture of Comala.Auto-translated”
Review of Quito’s private city tour, Equator Museum, and Pululahua Crater, with itinerary details, guide tips, value, and practical advice.
“Equator museum was excellent Our guide was Angel he was excellent, very knowlegable , patience with us and help us to enjoy every moment He is an asset to the company.”
Explore Tagaytay views, Taal Volcano, and Taal Heritage Town on an 8 to 10-hour Manila day trip with hotel pickup.
“Very poor experience. Late pick-up (45 minutes), tour guide asleep in the car, car ride extremely bumpy and nauseating. Spent 80% of the time in the car. Only stopped to take scenery photos or see a couple of churches. No lunch plans (even to pay for our own). Definitely do NOT recommend.”
Review of Baku’s Gobustan and Absheron tour, with petroglyphs, mud volcanoes, fire sites, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“Very good travel experience with alov travels and our tourist guide Mr. Aydin we suggest you whenever you will visit baku must choose alov travels to make your experience better”
Hike Lanzarote’s volcanoes with a local guide, learning about geology, plants, history, traditions, and César Manrique.
“Een heerlijke wandeling met een fijn tempo. Voldoende mogelijkheden om foto's te maken in een mooie omgeving en prima uitleg over de historie van Lanzarote en het ontstaan van het landschap. Heel interessant, niet teveel en precies goed. Bedankt Andy!”
Explore São Miguel’s north coast by small boat, with sea caves, volcanic cliffs, seabirds, local tea, and possible dolphin sightings.
“Great views of the shoreline and Grotos. A bit of history and personal stories shared. An excellent tour!”
Review of Santorini’s private volcanic heritage and wine tour, with Akrotiri, Red Beach, Pyrgos, Santo Winery, Fira, and Oia.
“I just wanted to say a huge thank you to Terroir Santorini-Wine for such a truly unforgettable experience. The excursion through the traditional villages of Santorini was absolutely magical — each stop was more beautiful and authentic than the last. Ending the day with a wine tasting at sunset felt like pure perfection.”
Review of Manila’s full-day tour to Intramuros, Tagaytay, and Taal Lake, with practical advice on sights, timing, price, transport, and value.
“Wonderful start to my exploration of Manila! I tried so many fruits and learned so much about the history of Manila and the Philippines in general! Unfortunately it rained the day of our tour but Seana and our driver made sure we got a great vRead more”
Explore Fogo from São Filipe with a volcano crater, coffee plantation, cheese tasting, historic villages, lunch, and a 600-year-old baobab.
“A lot of time spent in the car, it's a shame that the coffee plantation was closed when we visited. Swimming in a fantastic natural pool.”
Pick a mountain, a crater or a way up it.
