Volcano Days · CITY TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 4 city tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Board a genuine WWII amphibious duck at 1241 Fenton Street for a 90-minute tour through Rotorua, Government Gardens, Sulphur Point, and historic landmarks before splashing into Lakes Tikitapu and Okareka. Live guides such as Rileigh, Matt, Ollie, and Esther add local stories and humor.
“Our guide, Riligh, was outstanding. Very funny and knowledgeable. Country very beautiful Sound system needs replacing.”
Leave Mexico City for Iztaccihuatl-Popocatepetl National Park, hiking from Paso de Cortes toward Cerro Altzomoni and Amalacaxco Ravine. Guides such as Alan, Carlos, Bernardo, and Cesar adjust the route and pace. Expect high-altitude walking, volcano views, snacks, safety gear, and a local market lunch.
“Stupendous!!!!!! Cesar Zamacona is a fantastic guide. He took great care of us specially my husband. And he tailored the trip to our wants and needs.”
Leave Mexico City early for Paso de Cortés and La Joya, then hike Iztaccíhuatl with an English- or Spanish-speaking alpinist. Expect steep, rocky ground, thin air, and about 5 to 7 kilometers on foot. Guides such as Fabrizio, Gerson, Ivan, and Sergio have led past departures.
“Not a trip to the TOP of the Volcano, as the details suggest (and what I figured for the price and time allotted). But still an excellent way to hike and see the volcanoes. It would require more gear and more experience to hike to the summit. This hike is still challenging, and a good way to experience some altitude, with breath taking views! The guide was very good!”
Drive to Tagaytay for views of Taal Lake and Volcano, enjoy lunch with a ridge view, then return to Manila for the American Cemetery, Rizal Park, Intramuros, San Agustin Church, and Fort Santiago. A live English-speaking guide leads the small group, with hotel pickup included.
“Our guide, Malou, was very knowledgeable of the various regional areas. The things we liked the most were Malou’s wishes for us to experience new things like drinking coconut water straight out of the coconut, fried bananas, and the jeepney ride to the peak. We also enjoyed the visit to the Manila American Cemetery, the Memorial, Rizal Park and monument, and the walled city. We especially enjoyed the history lessons as we visited each of these places. Of course if it wasn’t for our courteous and safe driver, Oswald, it would not have been possible.”
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A summit, a crater rim or a boardwalk over boiling ground.
