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The 15 Best Volcano Tours in the World

351 tours  ·  from $6 a head

Twenty-odd active mountains across nine countries, all of them bookable as a day out. These 15 sort the summit treks from the crater walks and the geothermal boardwalks, with prices, altitudes and how early each one starts.

Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater - Hveragerði Gives You A Short First Break
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Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater

1.Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24,485 reviews · 7 - 8.5 hours · from $82Our pick

Join an English-speaking guide and travel by air-conditioned bus from Reykjavik to Strokkur, Gullfoss, Þingvellir, and Kerið Crater. Guides such as Barbara, Andrea, Gary, and Eagle add Icelandic stories, geology, and humor. Choose an early departure if seeing Kerið matters.

“fantastic day, Gary and Eugene were brilliant, the stops were amazing and Gary’s insight and knowledge was very interesting, Great trip and value”

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Santorini: Volcanic Islands Cruise with Hot Springs Visit - Getting to the boat at Athinios Port
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Santorini: Volcanic Islands Cruise with Hot Springs Visit

2.Santorini: Volcanic Islands Cruise with Hot Springs Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10,869 reviews · 3 - 10 hours · from $29

Sail from Athinios Port on a traditional wooden boat with multilingual commentary. Hike Nea Kameni, swim from the boat to Palea Kameni’s sulfur springs, stop at Thirassia, and add a bus ride to Oia for sunset. Bring sturdy shoes, water, and a dark swimsuit.

“all good, guide superb, day was well worth the money, had a great day”

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Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History - From Kona to coffee country
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Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

3.Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,569 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $264Top rated

Travel from Kona or Waikoloa in a small Mercedes Sprinter van for an 11-hour loop around Hawaii Island. Visit a Kona coffee farm, Punalu’u Beach, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, two waterfalls, and Waipio Valley, with lunch, drinks, hotel pickup, and a guide such as Chris, Drew, or Kavika.

“They will learn so much about the big Island of Hawaii. Folks will learn about the history, indigenous culture, plant life, animal life, etc. The tour is jam packed with information. The locations we stopped at were always interesting and beautiful. Our guide Dave was amazing. I think we were lucky to have gotten him.”

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Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater - Thingvellir: where geology and government meet
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Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater

4.Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,631 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $249

Spend a full day with Nicetravel visiting Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerid Crater, and the Blue Lagoon. Small groups of up to 19 ride in a heated vehicle with Wi-Fi. Guides such as Halldor, Monika, and Walter are known for lively stories and smart timing.

“it was a 10/10 experience! Eliah was such an amazing tour guide, can tell how much he enjoys it and he made the entire tour so much more enjoyable! the tour itself is the best thing i’ve ever done, 10000% recommend”

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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour - Thingvellir connects Icelandic politics and geology
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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour

5.Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,270 reviews · 11 hours · from $249

Join NiceTravel for an 11-hour minibus tour from Reykjavik to Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerid Crater, and the Blue Lagoon. Guides such as Christina, Filip, David, and Thorri add local stories, music, and occasional bonus stops. About two hours at the lagoon closes the day.

“It was a very nice tour! Our guide Christina was very kind and did a great tour with us. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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Rotorua Canopy Tours: 2.5Hour Native Forest Zipline Adventure - The guides set the tone
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Rotorua Canopy Tours: 2.5Hour Native Forest Zipline Adventure

6.Rotorua Canopy Tours: 2.5Hour Native Forest Zipline Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,563 reviews · from $123

Join local guides such as Josh, Dylan, Travis, or Vincent for a 2.5-hour zipline journey through Rotorua’s 1,000-year-old native forest. Expect safety training, forest stories, high bridges, multiple ziplines, free digital photos, and wet-weather gear when needed.

“Excellent morning with great new friends and really friendly and fun staff. Great variety of runs through the canopy of a virgin forest. Highly recommend.”

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Lanzarote: Guided Off-Road Volcano Buggy Tour - Guatiza quarries and cactus country
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Lanzarote: Guided Off-Road Volcano Buggy Tour

7.Lanzarote: Guided Off-Road Volcano Buggy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,385 reviews · 2 - 3 hours

Drive a two-person buggy from Costa Teguise through Guatiza’s old quarries, cactus country, and rough volcanic tracks to Peñas del Chache. Guides such as Diego and Kevin keep the ride safe and lively. Expect wind, dust, cold air at altitude, and a thrilling descent through Teseguite.

“Very nice tour, can be a bit windy, so make sure to dress properly. It was not a full 2 hour drive though (1h45min), some through city, but most of the time offroad with a lot of bumps”

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Reykjavik: LAVA SHOW - Immersive Experience Entry Ticket - The opening video puts Reykjavík’s volcanoes in context
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Reykjavik: LAVA SHOW – Immersive Experience Entry Ticket

8.Reykjavik: LAVA SHOW – Immersive Experience Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,360 reviews · 50 - 75 minutes · from $54

Reykjavík’s Lava Show brings real molten lava into a safe indoor setting. An English-speaking host explains Icelandic eruptions, geology, and volcanic risks as you feel the heat up close. Choose Classic or Premium, which adds a drink, balcony seating, a furnace-room visit, and a lava souvenir.

“a fantastic, informative show. Definitely recommend this unique experience. Samantha was extremley knowledgable and answered all questions.”

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Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade - The film sets the volcanic scene
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Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket – Optional Premium Upgrade

9.Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket – Optional Premium Upgrade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,278 reviews · 50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $54

At Reykjavik’s Lava Show, a host such as Mariana, Samantha, Neil, or Ian explains Icelandic volcanism before pouring superheated real lava in front of you. Expect a 50 to 70 minute English presentation, a hot showroom, audience questions, and an optional Premium upgrade with lounge access, a drink, backstage visit, and lava souvenir.

“Definitely worth doing the upgraded experience! The back show program and the additional information plus getting a souvenir piece of lava was pretty cool!”

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Baku: Gobustan, Mud Volcano, Fire Mount, Temple Lunch Entry - Bibiheybat Mosque offers a quiet beginning
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Baku: Gobustan, Mud Volcano, Fire Mount, Temple Lunch Entry

10.Baku: Gobustan, Mud Volcano, Fire Mount, Temple Lunch Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,246 reviews · from $6Best value

Spend a full day beyond Baku with stops at Bibiheybat Mosque, Gobustan’s rock art and mud volcanoes, Ateshgah Fire Temple, and Yanar Dag. Guides such as Nabat, Yashar, Islam, Rza, and Mehri are praised for clear storytelling. Entrance fees are optional, and lunch costs extra.

“Started off abit shaky as because of the F1 blockage, tour guide couldnt pick us up but they booked taxi for us and paid for it which was nice. They also compensated with free city tour which was even better. Ali- our driver did his best to make sure we enjoy as he made sure we were all comfortable. Our tour guide (cant remember his name) was the most knowledgeable ive seen, he knew exactly what information to give out and when to give out. Overall, i want to thank the operator on the phone for giving out clear instructions, our tour guide who was the best, and our driver…”

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Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik - Kerid Crater: a short stop with a big volcanic story
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Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

11.Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,826 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Spend about 8.5 hours visiting Kerid Crater, Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Thingvellir from Reykjavik. A professional guide such as Petra, Tomas, Barbara, or Anna may lead the day, with pickup, a comfortable coach, lunch time, and plenty of photo stops included.

“One of the best experiences ever definitely recommend it to anyone looking to see iceland and everything it has to offer”

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Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket - Walking the three Wai-O-Tapu trails
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Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket

12.Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,601 reviews · 3 months · from $28

Walk Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland at your own pace, seeing Champagne Pool, Artist’s Palette, Devil’s Bath, bubbling mud, and native bush. Plan to reach Lady Knox Geyser by 10:15am for the daily eruption, then return to the park’s three trails, café, and visitor facilities.

“the whole experience was very good. saw lady know geyser at 10.15. parking well organised and easy. made our way to Wai o Tapo entrance- again plenty of parking. Food Hall had good selection of refreshments. shop had nice bits but would have loved to purchase posters of main sights to go on our walls at home. self guided around park. it's worth doing all 3 walks as views and Geothermal sights were amazing. took us 3 hours but we took our time. Definitely one to do if you're in New Zealand.”

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Rotorua’s Ultimate Zipline: 6 ziplines, 400 m Tandem, Cliff Walk - The cliff walk and floating staircase add real variety
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Rotorua’s Ultimate Zipline: 6 ziplines, 400 m Tandem, Cliff Walk

13.Rotorua’s Ultimate Zipline: 6 ziplines, 400 m Tandem, Cliff Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,557 reviews · from $166

Spend about three hours with Rotorua Canopy Tours flying across six ziplines, including a 400m tandem line reaching up to 80 km/h. Guides such as Jacob, Reuben, Mitch, and Nina combine careful safety work with forest stories, while free photos, warm gear, and a central Rotorua shuttle add real value.

“It's a very hood zip line experience and a great way to overcome your fear of heights. Our guys Mitch and Dylan were amazing, they give you confidence to do these things.”

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From Kos: Nisyros Island Volcano and Panagia Spiliani - From Kardamena to Nisyros by ferry
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From Kos: Nisyros Island Volcano and Panagia Spiliani

14.From Kos: Nisyros Island Volcano and Panagia Spiliani

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,429 reviews · 8 hours · from $37

Cruise from Kardamena to Nisyros, ride to the volcanic crater, and explore Mandraki with time for lunch, shopping, and Panagia Spiliani. English and German guides, often including the excellent Martha, keep the day moving. Bring water, sun protection, and sturdy shoes.

“the boat was easy to find at the harbour in Kardamena, there was enough staff however a little tights and compact. The journey took around an hour to nisyros island. The coach coach to the volcano was promp. The time at the volcano (40 minutes) felt rushed. But we had a good walk around, the smell of sulphur is earie. we then went into the village and had some lunch and cocktails followed by the boat back to Kardamena. all in all was a fantastic day and good value for money.”

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Lanzarote: Timanfaya Park, Jameos Agua, & Cueva Verdes Tour - Timanfaya: Lanzarote’s volcanic heart
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Lanzarote: Timanfaya Park, Jameos Agua, & Cueva Verdes Tour

15.Lanzarote: Timanfaya Park, Jameos Agua, & Cueva Verdes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,393 reviews · 9 hours · from $105

See Lanzarote’s volcanic heart in one day: ride the official Timanfaya Volcano Route, walk through Cueva de los Verdes, and admire César Manrique’s Jameos del Agua. Multilingual guides such as Ana, Juan Carlos, and Erich lead the day, with pickup from many resort areas.

“An excellent tour. Ana, our guide, was friendly and knowledgeable, and Kiko, our driver, was superb at negotiating the narrow streets and Timanfaya route. Thoroughly recommend.”

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