WORLDWIDE · VOLCANO HIKES & TREKS
A volcano hike is either a stroll to a viewpoint or a serious day on loose ground at altitude, and the listing rarely says which. These 15 are sorted by how high they go, how long they take and whether a guide is compulsory, with the price for each.
Hike Mount Etna to 3,000 or 3,400 meters with a volcanic guide, cable car, lava fields, crater views, and optional Catania pickup.
“Thank you for the great tour! The hike is super gorgeous, the landscape is breathtaking and our tour guide made the hike that much more interesting! We had a great time and can only recommend the tour with Eduardo”
Review of Mount Etna’s 3,000-meter trek with cable car, 4x4, lava channels, expert guides, equipment, costs, and practical tips.
“The tour was great and definitely once in a lifetime opportunity! Really appreciated all of the equipment that is included. Parts of the tour were a bit more intense than expected, including walking on smaller width ledges very high up but it was memorable nonetheless! Tour guide was also great, speaking multiple languages for everyone.”
Review of Etna’s summit trek with cable car, crater walks, lava tunnel, expert guides, costs, fitness needs, and practical tips.
“Great tour - our guide, Basilio, was excellent. He enjoyed being a tour guide, was well versed in history and geology and eagerly shared his knowledge with the group. Group only had 12 people (saw other companies with 3 times the people). Strongly recommend this company for this Mt Etna tour.”
Trek La Palma’s Tajogaite volcano, see 2021 lava fields, and learn the island’s story on a guided 8-kilometer hike.
“Very enjoyable. Amanda was a superb guide, very informative and very personable. We had an amazing experience AAA ***”
Hike Etna’s summit craters with a certified guide, cable car, 4x4 ride, lava fields, big views, and practical advice on cost and conditions.
“We had a fantastic time hiking up to Etna's summit craters. Our guide, Antonio, was very knowledgeable, attentive, and set a pace that was comfortable for the entire group. We got some amazing views, including of the volcanic activity happening on the other side of the volcano. It feels like you are on a different planet! Additionally, Mary was extraordinarily helpful in communicating in advance, and assisted us the evening before the hike when the transportation we'd arranged to get to the starting point cancelled on us. We would have missed out on this experience without her help. Thank you!”
Review of Mount Etna trekking from Catania, with quiet trails, lava caves, crater views, gear, guides, and practical advice for the 7-hour hike.
“Our trip to Etna was definitely the highlight of our Sicily tour! Everything worked perfectly from the organization to the timing. It was also great that we could borrow equipment like shoes and walking sticks. And a big compliment to Antonio, our guide: he was amazing; super friendly and full of interesting details. We really enjoyed every minute. Highly recommended!”
Review of Mount Etna’s 3,000-meter guided trek, with cable car, volcanic craters, guide tips, fitness needs, costs, and practical advice.
“a wonderful and very emotional experience and adventure and the top leader of the Lucca group who passed on a lot of knowledge and information and care for all of us. The path is instructive, wonderful views of the craters, I recommend it to anyone who wants to know more about volcanoes and especially about the waters of Lucca”
Review of Stromboli’s sunset hike to Sciara del Fuoco, with lava bursts, expert guides, safety tips, price, and practical advice.
“Our guide Giusippe was very good in setting our group’s pace and being informative. The eruptions we saw are not as glamours as published photos. But this is a very unique experience and we also enjoy the panoramic scenery along the trail.”
Review of Etna Sunset Tour from Catania, with crater hike, lava cave, local tasting, guide tips, price advice, and practical details.
“Lorenzo was a very good tour guide, Very informative and made the tour very enjoyable. The sun came out just enough for some photos. The cave, the tasting and Mount Etna was all good fun. Would highly recommend this tour. Make sure to take warm clothing for the top as it can get very cold and windy!”
Hike Timanfaya’s volcanic trails in a small group, with expert guides, crater views, hotel pickup options, and a relaxed 9-kilometer route.
“Hike was in beautiful landscape and our guide provided interesting information about both the landscape and Lanzarote generally. Pick up was very convenient and meant I could join the hike. Highly recommend and would have joined other hikes if not leaving for home the next day . Thank you!”
Acatenango Volcano review: a tough, low-cost two-day hike from Antigua with sunrise views, volcano eruptions, basic camping, and practical tips.
“Louis was our guide and he helped us with everything throughout the tour. The hike was quite challenging, especially due to the constantly changing weather conditions, but the overall experience was absolutely amazing and unforgettable. I definitely recommend doing the Fuego hike (make sure to bring a headlamp!) — it’s full of adrenaline and really pushes your limits. Unfortunately we didn’t see anything climbing up to Fuego due to weather. Don’t forget to pack extra warm clothes and some additional supplies such as protein or energy bars, altitude sickness medication, and at least 3 liters of water. Extra tips: Don’t eat street food the day before;)”
Review of Gran Canaria’s Volcano Heart Tour, with Roque Nublo hiking, local tasting, mountain views, sunset, transport, and practical tips.
“Fun and insightful day getting to see several amazing sights. The guides were top class both informative and fun. It does get a lot colder than I thought so do bring plenty of layers of clothing. The only thing I would improve was the food at the restaurant. It was very basic.”
Hike recent Reykjanes volcano sites, steaming hot springs, black beaches, cliffs, and the Bridge Between Continents from Reykjavík.
“We had the luck the vulcano Sundhnukur was still erupting, so we saw more than i ever expected. Flowing lava rivers, craters spuwing lava. Truly amazing.”
Review of Reykjavík’s 7-hour volcano hike to Litli-Hrutur, Geldingadalur, Meradalir, and Seltún, with practical advice on fitness and value.
“Fantastic trip. We had a short break at the Sulphur springs of Seltún, lots of snow here, obviously smelly but very interesting. Our hike was up Fagradalsfjall hill, the site of the 2021 eruption. Our guide Alain was an encyclopaedia of knowledge about the area, the history of Iceland, the past eruptions and the more recent. We were mix of abilities, Alain kept us all together as a group, there was no rushing, everyone was given plenty of time to catch their breath and take amazing photos. Don’t let the changeable weather put you off as the weather was horrendous at the start of our day, roads covered with snow…”
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.”
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