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Find GoExploring guides to the best volcanoes, with practical context for choosing experiences worth the journey.

  • Cotopaxi rises above Ecuador’s Andean grasslands.

    Ecuador in 10 days: the ultimate mainland adventure

    Plan a 10-day mainland Ecuador itinerary from Quito and Mindo to Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños and the Amazon foothills.

  • The crater lake and rocky rim of Santa Ana volcano in El Salvador.

    El Salvador in 10 days: volcanoes, surf and hidden gems

    Plan a 10-day El Salvador itinerary with Santa Ana volcano, Maya sites, coffee towns, waterfalls and Pacific surf.

  • Fuego releasing an ash plume, seen from Acatenango.

    Acatenango overnight hike: camp, summit and Fuego views

    See what an overnight Acatenango climb involves, what to compare when choosing a tour, and how the summit and Fuego routes differ.

  • Mount Bromo and Mount Semeru at sunrise.

    Mount Bromo at sunrise: viewpoints and the crater walk

    Compare sunrise viewpoints above Mount Bromo with the walk across the Sea of Sand, and see what to check when choosing a tour.

  • Kawah Ijen crater lake and volcanic rim in East Java.

    Kawah Ijen hike: crater rim and the blue fire

    Climb from Paltuding to Kawah Ijen’s crater rim, learn how the blue-fire route differs and check current access before booking.

  • A torii gate marks the summit trail on Mount Fuji.

    Mount Fuji: Yoshida or Fujinomiya Trail for a first climb?

    Choose between Mount Fuji’s Yoshida and Fujinomiya trails, check the climbing season and organize route-specific entry rules, huts and transport.

  • The summit cone of Teide above rough volcanic rock in Tenerife.

    Reach the summit of Teide: permits and cable-car planning

    Stand on Spain’s highest peak above Tenerife’s volcanic landscape. Learn how the Teide summit permit and cable car fit together.

  • Rocky walls inside the Gran Cono crater of Vesuvius.

    Hike to the crater of Mount Vesuvius

    Climb the Gran Cono trail to the edge of Vesuvius, where volcanic slopes open to views across the Bay of Naples.

  • Trekking on Mount Rinjani in Lombok, Indonesia.

    10 Best Volcano Experiences in Indonesia

    Plan Indonesia's best volcano experiences, from Bromo's sea of sand and Ijen's crater to rainforest volcano hikes and Flores crater lakes.

  • Vegetated volcanic walls descending toward the interior lake of Algar do Carvão in the Azores.

    10 Best Volcanic Landscapes in Portugal to Explore

    Explore Portugal's best volcanic landscapes across the Azores and Madeira, from crater lakes and lava caves to peaks and geothermal pools.

  • The snow-covered cone of Cotopaxi rising above Ecuador's Andean highlands.

    10 Best Volcano Experiences in Ecuador

    Compare Ecuador's best volcano experiences, from crater lakes and refuge hikes to serious glacier climbs on Cotopaxi and Chimborazo.

  • The vast rock walls inside Iceland's Thríhnúkagígur volcanic chamber.

    10 Best Volcano Experiences in Iceland

    Compare Iceland's best volcano experiences, including crater hikes, lava caves, geothermal valleys, eruption landscapes and glacier peaks.

  • The crater lake and rocky rim of Santa Ana volcano in El Salvador.

    10 Best Volcano Hikes in El Salvador

    Compare El Salvador's best volcano hikes for crater lakes, panoramic summits, cloud forest and volcanic landscapes.

  • Acatenango and the active Fuego volcano rising above clouds at sunset in Guatemala.

    5 Best Volcano Experiences in Guatemala

    Compare Guatemala's best volcano experiences for overnight climbs, active landscapes, crater views and high-altitude hiking.

  • The active Nakadake crater in the Mount Aso volcanic landscape of Japan.

    10 Best Volcano Experiences in Japan

    Compare Japan's best volcano experiences for summit hikes, crater views, geothermal landscapes and volcanic islands.

  • The crater lake and steep walls of Poás Volcano in Costa Rica.

    9 Best Volcano Experiences in Costa Rica

    Compare Costa Rica's best volcanoes for crater views, lava trails, geothermal landscapes and demanding highland hikes.