The world's best volcano tours
Volcano tourism is big business across the world. It is a very important part of some local economies and brings a lot of money to the local community. Here are some of my favourite tours you can take.
Thrihnukagigur volcano, Iceland
Get right inside a volcano on Iceland on a descent into the first magma chamber to be open to the public. On the Reykjanes Peninsula in south west Iceland, a 30 minute drive from Reykjavik, the Thrihnukagigur volcano has not erupted for 4,000 years, but tourists can descend 125 metres through the top crater and down to the base of the volcano floor, to see the lava scars that etch the walls of this 100,000 cubic metre chamber.
Get right inside a volcano on Iceland on a descent into the first magma chamber to be open to the public. On the Reykjanes Peninsula in south west Iceland, a 30 minute drive from Reykjavik, the Thrihnukagigur volcano has not erupted for 4,000 years, but tourists can descend 125 metres through the top crater and down to the base of the volcano floor, to see the lava scars that etch the walls of this 100,000 cubic metre chamber.
White Island, New Zealand
Explore New Zealand’s only active marine volcano, 49km off the coast of Whakatane, 100 kilometres from Rotorua in the North Island. The dome rises from a barren moonscape streaked with iron oxide reds and vivid sulphur whites and yellows. Take a 90-minute boat cruise to the island, and then a two-hour walking tour past steaming cracks in the ground, bubbling pools and gas fumaroles.
Explore New Zealand’s only active marine volcano, 49km off the coast of Whakatane, 100 kilometres from Rotorua in the North Island. The dome rises from a barren moonscape streaked with iron oxide reds and vivid sulphur whites and yellows. Take a 90-minute boat cruise to the island, and then a two-hour walking tour past steaming cracks in the ground, bubbling pools and gas fumaroles.
Mount Fuji, Japan
This might not be the world’s most remote trek, or the most stress-free, as it is very busy with tourists and, some say, a disappointing summit. However Mt Fuji in Japan is perhaps the most photogenic in the world. This 3,776-metre peak is open for hiking between July and the end of August.
This might not be the world’s most remote trek, or the most stress-free, as it is very busy with tourists and, some say, a disappointing summit. However Mt Fuji in Japan is perhaps the most photogenic in the world. This 3,776-metre peak is open for hiking between July and the end of August.
Mount Tohivea, Moorea, French Polynesia
It might be better known as a honeymoon destination, but those looking for adventure in beyond-perfect surroundings could hike the volcano on the island of Moorea in French Polynesia. A full day's strenuous hike begins at the entrance to Mt Tohivea, a 3,960-ft volcano, then sees walkers ascend to the Col des 3 Cocotiers and the Belvedere look out point.
It might be better known as a honeymoon destination, but those looking for adventure in beyond-perfect surroundings could hike the volcano on the island of Moorea in French Polynesia. A full day's strenuous hike begins at the entrance to Mt Tohivea, a 3,960-ft volcano, then sees walkers ascend to the Col des 3 Cocotiers and the Belvedere look out point.
Sourced from the Telegraph