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The 15 Best Volcano Hikes & Treks

137 tours  ·  from $20 a head

Two to eight hours, almost always on loose ash or old lava, almost always with a guide carrying a gas monitor. The 15 below are graded by how much climbing they really involve, with altitudes, start times and what to wear.

Bali: Sunrise Mount Batur Guided Hike with Breakfast - The climb: steep, dark, and manageable with a steady pace
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Bali: Sunrise Mount Batur Guided Hike with Breakfast

1.Bali: Sunrise Mount Batur Guided Hike with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,660 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $27Our pick

Start before dawn with a local guide such as Sar, Madi, or Wayan, then climb Mount Batur by flashlight for sunrise views over Lake Batur and Bali. Breakfast waits at the summit, followed by a coffee plantation visit and tasting. Hotel pickup, gear, and lounge showers depend on the option booked.

“The view above the clouds was incredible! We had a good sunrise, our guide Charlie got us to the top quickly and safely. He also gave us a lovely breakfast at the top! If you’re a beginner hiker, they have bikes to take you up but only take cash,”

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Bali: Mount Batur Sunrise Guided Hike and Natural Hot Spring - Sunrise above Lake Batur
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Bali: Mount Batur Sunrise Guided Hike and Natural Hot Spring

2.Bali: Mount Batur Sunrise Guided Hike and Natural Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,284 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $36

Start with a steep, guided climb up Mount Batur in the dark, then watch sunrise over Lake Batur and Bali’s volcanoes. Guides such as Sar, Nova, Jordan, and Luna set a steady pace and take summit photos. After breakfast, relax in a hot spring and visit Temen’s coffee plantation.

“I had a great time on my trip my driver Krisna was excellent he was always on time and so helpful with whatever I needed I will defiantly be booking again”

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Mount Etna: Summit Guided Hiking Tour up to 3,400 m - The cable car ride from 1,900 to 2,500 meters
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Mount Etna: Summit Guided Hiking Tour up to 3,400 m

3.Mount Etna: Summit Guided Hiking Tour up to 3,400 m

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,792 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $65

Join guides such as Eduardo or Giuseppe for a 5 to 6 hour Mount Etna hike from Rifugio Sapienza. Choose the moderate Barbagallo Craters at 3,000 meters or the more demanding summit route to about 3,400 meters, with cable car access, volcanic sand, lava flows, and views toward the Ionian coast.

“Pick up was on time and at my door. Everything was well organized and efficient. NOTE: the description doesn’t adequately warn you how strenuous the hike is. If there is any question about fitness, opt for a tour that includes the 4x4 truck/bus. Areas of the trail are narrow, steep, and in gravel that gives way under your feet. Also, at elevation, oxygen levels are low so coming from sea level there will be more difficult. In summary, the guide was attentive and knowledgeable. We enjoyed our trek and would consider it in the future.”

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Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and 4x4 - Barbagallo Crater and the high volcanic views
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Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and 4×4

4.Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,823 reviews · 5 hours · from $65

Reach 3,000 meters on Mount Etna with Etna Guides, using the cable car and 4x4 before a 3 to 4 hour walk. Expect black sand, lateral craters, a 2002 lava vent, a lava channel, and views toward the Bove Valley. Guides speak English, French, and Italian.

“Our trip to Etna was fantastic—both my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Antonio, our guide, was outstanding. He engaged warmly with everyone in the group and shared his extensive knowledge about Mount Etna and volcanoes in general. It was a truly memorable experience!”

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Bali: Mount Batur Sunrise Trek With Guide and Breakfast - Sunrise from the summit
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Bali: Mount Batur Sunrise Trek With Guide and Breakfast

5.Bali: Mount Batur Sunrise Trek With Guide and Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,461 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $27

Meet an English-speaking guide before dawn for a 90-minute to two-hour climb up Mount Batur. You will hike by headlamp, eat a simple breakfast near the summit, and return to the Mt. Batur Lounge for drinks and a shower. Small groups reach a maximum of five people.

“All very well organised in a small group and very attentive and friendly guide, heads up do bring warm clothes at the top is way colder than I imagined and just w long sleeve and leggings are not enough. The views are incredible and the hike itself is very pleasant and beautiful experience.”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Hike and Natural Hot Spring Option - The pre-dawn pickup from Ubud and beyond
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Mount Batur Sunrise Hike and Natural Hot Spring Option

6.Mount Batur Sunrise Hike and Natural Hot Spring Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,927 reviews · from $33Top rated

Start with a pre-dawn pickup, climb Mount Batur with a local guide such as Nopia, Ayu, or Made Rum, and watch sunrise above Kintamani. Breakfast and a hot drink come at the summit. Add a natural hot spring, waterfall, jungle swing, coffee stop, or Jeep ride to shape your morning.

“The sunrise view was phenomenal, well worth the hike up and early morning wake-up. Our guide, Made Rum, was fantastic, make sure to ask for him!”

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Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car - Meeting at Etna South
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Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car

7.Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,875 reviews · 5 hours · from $77

Spend five hours on Mount Etna with a small group and volcano guide, walking from 2,850 meters toward the Bocca Nuova and Central Crater. You’ll cross volcanic sand, see the Valle del Bove, and explore a lava tunnel. Guides include Simone, Marco, Giuseppe, Basilio, and Vincenzo.

“Perfect day on Etna with Allessadro, free view 360. Very competent guide who knew his trade and geological history. Highly recommended tour to the summit.”

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From Ubud: Mount Batur Hiking With Hotspring - The 1.5-hour climb through volcanic soil
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From Ubud: Mount Batur Hiking With Hotspring

8.From Ubud: Mount Batur Hiking With Hotspring

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,850 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $24Best value

You’ll leave Ubud around 2:30 a.m. with a local guide such as Nova, Roman, Luna, or Sar, then climb Mount Batur for sunrise, breakfast, crater views, and volcanic steam. Afterward, relax in hot spring pools and stop for coffee before returning to Ubud by late morning.

“It was an amazing experience! Truly a great package. Our driver Tomblos was extremely accommodating and very helpful! our guide Mr Sar went above and beyond to give us the best experience. Everything was very smooth, loved every bit of it! Their views, the atmosphere, the trek experience; it was all perfect!”

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La Palma: Tajogaite Volcano Guided Trek - From El Paso to the trailhead
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La Palma: Tajogaite Volcano Guided Trek

9.La Palma: Tajogaite Volcano Guided Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,810 reviews · 4 hours · from $45

You’ll hike the south crater of Tajogaite, La Palma’s 2021 volcano, with guides such as Bebe, Juan, Amanda, or Gianluca. Expect an 8-kilometer route, 300-meter climbs and descents, ash fields, lava flows, and clear explanations about the eruption and its effect on local communities.

“It was a great experience with lots of interesting facts and super nice guides. Thanks for this memories!”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Hike with Breakfast - The uphill trail in darkness
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Mount Batur Sunrise Hike with Breakfast

10.Mount Batur Sunrise Hike with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,757 reviews · from $30

Start before dawn for a guided Mount Batur climb, then eat banana sandwiches, fruit, biscuits, and steam-cooked eggs at the summit. Guides such as Ayu, Iwan, Nopia, and Nengah help set the pace, take photos, and explain the volcano. Pickup, gear, drinks, and taxes are included.

“The walk from base of the mountain to the top, in the dark is not for the faint hearted. You need to be fairly fit and confident scrambling up and down as its about 2 hours each way dependingon how fast your group is. Our guide was wonderful and patient making sure we stayed safe.”

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Etna: summit craters trekking with volcano guide 3350mt - Cable car from Rifugio Sapienza to 2,500 meters
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Etna: summit craters trekking with volcano guide 3350mt

11.Etna: summit craters trekking with volcano guide 3350mt

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,712 reviews · 6 hours · from $77

Join Ashàra’s certified volcano guides, including Antonio, Massimo, Giacomo, or Giovanni, for a six-hour Etna trek. Ride the cable car and 4x4 to about 2,800 meters, then hike across lava and sulfur-stained ground toward the summit craters. Routes change with weather and volcanic activity.

“Everything was perfect! Max is a super guide, very kind with everyone. He gives us many informations about the history of Mount Etna and Sicily in general. We walked in the sulfuric land and saw beautiful panoramic views. Don't be shy and book a trip with them, it worth it!”

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Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars - The ride from Hilo, Waikoloa, or Kona
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Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

12.Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,706 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $289

Ride from Hilo, Waikoloa, or Kona to Mauna Kea with a small group, watch sunset near the summit, then study stars through a Celestron telescope. Guides such as Kella, Tay, John, Chris, and Val share astronomy and Hawaiian stories. Coats, gloves, snacks, drinks, and a night photo are included.

“So worth it! Val was so genuine and informative. Shared knowledge and took great photos! Dress warm!”

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Catania: Mount Etna Trekking Tour Beyond the Tourist Trails - Starting in Catania and stopping in Trecastagni
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Catania: Mount Etna Trekking Tour Beyond the Tourist Trails

13.Catania: Mount Etna Trekking Tour Beyond the Tourist Trails

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,596 reviews · 7 hours · from $81

Join Antonio, Renato, or another Etnaround naturalist guide for a seven-hour Etna hike from Catania. You’ll walk from 1,850 to 2,400 meters, see Silvestri Craters and the Valle del Bove, explore a lava cave when conditions allow, and slide down soft volcanic ash. Shoes, jackets, and poles are available.

“An unforgettable experience. Our guide’s passion and dedication were truly inspiring, you can tell he was born for this. The landscape looked like Mars, absolutely surreal. Couldn’t have asked for a better tour. Amust for anyone visiting.”

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Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour - From Kona pickup to the mountain road
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Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour

14.Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,545 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $329

Ride a 4x4 van up Mauna Kea with a small group, eat a hot picnic dinner, watch sunset above the clouds, then study planets and galaxies through two telescopes at 9,000 feet. Guides such as Jeff, Jason, Wilson, and Eugene add astronomy, Hawaiian culture, and safety advice.

“A amazing tour, our guide was knowledgeable,even the lava land near the road he could tell the year.”

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Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo - The Onizuka Astronomy Complex: dinner and altitude time
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Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo

15.Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,449 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $280

Travel by 4x4 van to Mauna Kea’s 13,803-foot summit with guides such as Wes, Chris, or James. Enjoy a sandwich, warm clothing, sunset views, telescope stargazing, and free DSLR photos. The small group size, maximum 12 people, keeps the outing personal.

“It was very relaxing and a great experience. Stunning views with everything taken care of. Our guide, Chris, was amazing and very knowledgeable. He learned everyone’s names by the time we got to the mountain which was very impressive! He took care of everything, and help my partner and I soak up an unforgettable experience care free. Would 10/10 recommend.”

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