WORLDWIDE · PRIVATE VOLCANO TOURS
On a volcano a private guide buys you the start time, the pace and the choice of route when the summit is shut. These 15 compare what you get for the extra money, from a car with a driver to a mountain guide who is only looking after you.
Review of Baku’s Gobustan, mud volcanoes, and Absheron fire tour, with practical advice on sights, timing, transport, lunch, and value.
“The tour was absolutely stunning. Enjoyed every bit of it. The guide was super sweet and welcoming. The spots were breathtaking. It was definitely worth it.”
Ride a classic VW jeep to Mount Batur, see lava fields, soak in hot springs, enjoy lunch, and visit a Balinese coffee plantation.
“Froggy is a very friendly and competent tour guide”
Review of Mount Batur sunrise trekking from Ubud or Kuta, with guides, breakfast, volcano views, coffee plantation stop, price, and tips.
“This was such an amazing experience. Our guide G.D was fun, helpful, and knowledgeable of the history in the area. We chatted about volcanic activity in Bali as well as in Indonesia. He played some jams as we walked down. The view was stunning. It’s definitely a trek, but so worth it.”
Review of Hidden Iceland’s private South Coast tour, with Skogafoss, Reynisfjara, glacier views, Seljalandsfoss, and the Lava Show.
“Einar was a wonderful, knowledgeable guide. Excellent experiences! Saw waterfalls, volcanos and glaciers. All of Icelands beauty highly recommend.”
Review of a private Etna wine tour from Taormina, with three wineries, Sicilian food, volcanic views, private transport, and practical tips.
“Alessandro took such great care of us today! The three wineries were all unique in their way and their wines. We had some lovely food and incredible views, along with tasting fantastic local wines produced by family vineyards. Would recommend!”
Review of Alex Private Boat Rental’s Santorini volcano cruise, with hot springs, swimming, local lunch, Oia views, sunset options, and practical tips.
“This was an awesome day. Our guide was fantastic. Nice boat, on time, gorgeous sunny day. Our guide was very knowledgeable and did a great job explains the area, traditions and history. He even prepared the food himself. It was fabulous! I can’t say enough about this tour/guide. I highly recommend it.”
Review of a private Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius day tour with pickup, expert guides, flexible transport, and practical tips.
“Great tour and the time we spent in Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Mt. Vesuvius was worth the trip. Our guide was very knowledgeable on the topic and spent time discussing each area. We did climb Mt Vesuvius and was able to look into the Caldera.”
Review of the private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour, with itinerary details, costs, guide quality, hiking tips, and booking advice.
“Great guide. Very personable and knowledgeable. But we had to drive which negated one of the purposes of a tour, being able to look around. This is in the detailed description. But I overlooked this. The price also does not match the difference in doing the tour yourself or with a guide.”
Review of a private Ubud and Mount Batur day trip with monkeys, rice terraces, temple springs, lunch, markets, and flexible guides.
“It was awesome. Aron, our guide was great. I will recommend him for your tour for this trip.”
Review of a private six-day Tanzania safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara with mid-range lodges.
“Trip was amazing! Macha, our guide, made the trip. We would pass all the other safari cars watching an animal 300 ft away and he would take us to remote areas and get within 10-50 ft with no one else around. He knows what he’s doing. Accommodations all exceeded expectations as well.”
Review of Maui’s private circle-island plane tour, with waterfalls, lava fields, Hana, Molokini, Haleakala, tips, value, and booking advice.
“We highly recommend a narrative tour by air around the island the morning of your first day. Maui Circle Air with Maui Plane Ride was superb. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. If you can’t get it into your schedule for first, just get it in. We were treated with kindness and plenty of Aloha! There are restrooms available before and after flight, which were clean and properly papered. Maui Plane Rides! Da best!!! Michael & Mary Lou Yucaipa, CA”
Review of a private Mount Etna tour from Taormina with crater walks, honey tasting, winery lunch, four wines, and private transport.
“Massimo made our day extra special. Not only did he provide excellent information about Mount Etna and provide great conversation but he also went out of his way to help us find Sicilian Limoncello and a snacks for later. He is highly recommended. Great day of sightseeing at Mount Etna and wine tasting at a beautiful winery all rolled into one with options to buy goodies and souvenirs.”
Taste Etna wines, Sicilian specialties, and farmhouse lunch on a small-group tour from Taormina with pickup included.
“Our guide Carlos was friendly and got us where we needed to go; however we would’ve liked to hear more from him about the countryside we passed through, the culture and the people. The winery and restaurant we visited were excellent. The only issue was that our pickup location was not clear. We were told pickup was “in front” of our resort; however there was no front area there. A bit more accuracy would’ve been appreciated.”
Review of Tenerife’s 9-hour small-group tour to Garachico, Masca, Teide, and sunset viewpoints, with swimming, hiking, and champagne.
“This trip was absolutely epic and well worth it! loved seeing other parts of Tenerife, the old towns are beautiful and such an experience with stunning views and our tour guide was so friendly, accommodating and extremely knowledgeable! The icing on the cake was reaching the end of the tour with the stunning sunset next to tiede, such a perfect ending to a truly epic day! 😍”
Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park privately with a certified guide, flexible stops, eruption updates, lava tubes, photos, and transport.
“Jodi was excellent guide. Very attentive. We had a truly great time learning all about volcanos and seeing many incredible sights in the park. She took beautiful family pictures and shared them quickly with us.”
Pick a mountain, a crater or a way up it.
