WORLDWIDE · SHORE EXCURSIONS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 11 volcano shore excursions worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Hilo’s six-hour volcano shore excursion, with Kilauea, lava tubes, black sand, sea turtles, snacks, and port pickup.
“The trip was informative , check in seemed a bit unorganized. Jess was a great tour guide and knew the area well.”
Cruise from Milazzo to Panarea and Stromboli for island walks, volcanic views, sunset scenery, and a full day at sea.
“Excellent value trip with plenty to see with the highlight being Stromboli sending fireworks into the sky. Its not the "full monty" but as the sky darkens you can see nature in the raw.”
Review of Hilo’s volcano, lava tube, waterfall, gardens and chocolate tour, with practical advice on price, fitness, transport and timing.
“This was a good tour but some improvements could be made. For example our guide was very friendly and welcoming but talked way too much. It was very interesting but at the end we no more listened because he talked non stop. Also too much time spent at some places in volcanoes park (volcano house and echo crater) that could be used to do the whole chain of craters road until the sea arch. Would have appreciated a stop a volcanoes np entrance sign. Candy store, waterfall and gardens were nice stops. Enjoyed the local chips provided. Tour guide was easy to find at port and tour started on time.…”
Review of Hilo’s six-hour volcano safari, with lava caves, black sand, lava fields, Rainbow Falls, guide tips, price, and practical advice.
“Great trip touring the area! Ellen shared amazing information about the island and area and it was interesting for all ages. Would definitely recommend. We were afraid because the weather wasn't perfect but it was GREAT! Thanks!”
Review of Naples shore excursion to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius, with pizza lunch, port pickup, crater hike, timing advice, and honest value tips.
“Group was too large - we would be in a single line and at the end the headphones would disconnect from the tour guide Maria. We missed many key points because we were too far back. The meeting point was not clear and the bus was late. They did make accommodations to take our lunch to go or we would have missed Vesuvius entirely. We had 40 minutes at Vesuvius which was not enough time to get to the top.”
See Sete Cidades, Santiago Lake, and a pineapple plantation on a flexible four-hour shore tour from Ponta Delgada.
“Excellent small tour and much cheaper and better than the same basic one from the ship. Our ship was several hours late and they adjusted the times to accommodate our new arrival/departure times. Pickup in the port was easy, just look for the signs and they took us right to our small bus. Driver was extremely knowledgeable and provided good commentary along the way. with the smaller vehicle, he was able to stop at less crowded places on the road to be able to get better pics than the large ship busses could. The weather was very good and we had excellent views this day. He also provided the option…”
Review of a small-group Hilo shore excursion to Volcanoes National Park, waterfalls, lava tubes, gardens, beaches, farms, and local markets.
“Great tour guide with exceptional knowledge of the area…we really enjoyed our tour…the lava tunnel and meal were great”
Review of Azores Dream Tours’ Furnas shore excursion, with tea fields, volcanic springs, crater views, costs, timing, and booking advice.
“Our guide, Pedro was excellent! He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the island, showing us everything from the north to the south, ensuring he never took the same route twice so we could see all of the island. We especially liked the tea plantation. This was one of the best shore excursions we’ve taken in a long time!”
Review of the Sete Cidades shore excursion from Ponta Delgada, with crater lakes, pineapple greenhouses, viewpoints, price, and practical tips.
“Tour guide was the BEST! Very knowledgeable. Was on time, answered all our questions and knew the history of his island. Thank you for the wonderful quide and tour.”
Review of a private Messina shore excursion to Mount Etna, Taormina, and Sicilian food tastings, with timing, value, and practical advice.
“The tour we received did not cover most of the items from the tour description on Viator website (see below for summary), so this misrepresentation is very disappointing. We contacted Viator to no avail. We will be disputing this charge with our credit card company immediately. From Tour Description on Website: Mount Etna Walk on the sylvan craters with a breathtaking view of the Ionian coast of Sicily. 1 hour • Admission Ticket Free 2 Tempio Votivo di Cristo Re Short stop for souvenir photos from the panoramic balcony of Messina 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free NOT PROVIDED 3 Duomo di Messina Stop to visit the famous Piazza del…”
Review of a private Tauranga shore excursion to Waiotapu, with beaches, redwoods, geothermal pools, pricing, timing, and practical tips.
“Having a tour guide like Webdy turned a good trip into an unfogettable experience! Wedby combined personal service, deep local knowledge, and access to hidden gems that most travelers might miss.”
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