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Volcano Hikes Around the World: 15 to Book

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Etna, Batur, Acatenango, Timanfaya. The 15 below are live volcanoes with paths up them, compared on the crater you actually reach, the hour you leave and what the operator does when the mountain gets busy.

Bali: Sunrise Mount Batur Guided Hike with Breakfast - What happens from hotel pickup to the mountain base
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Bali: Sunrise Mount Batur Guided Hike with Breakfast

1.Sunrise Mount Batur Guided Hike with Breakfast

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

Leave Bali early for a guided Mount Batur sunrise hike with local guides such as Sar, Madi, or Meggie. Expect steep, dark trails, a simple summit breakfast, tea, coffee, water, trekking gear, and views of Lake Batur. Afterward, visit a coffee plantation and taste Luwak coffee before returning to your hotel.

“It was awesome! Our guide Jason was so lovely and also our driver Depa. Highly recommend the coffee plantation too! Super cozy”

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Bali: Mount Batur Sunrise Guided Hike and Natural Hot Spring - The early pickup sets the tone
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Bali: Mount Batur Sunrise Guided Hike and Natural Hot Spring

2.Mount Batur Sunrise Guided Hike and Natural Hot Spring

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

Set out before dawn with a local guide such as Sar, Nova, Jordan, or Luna for Mount Batur’s steep sunrise trek. Enjoy breakfast and volcano views at the summit, then rest in warm hot-spring pools and visit a Temen coffee plantation. Hotel pickup is available from Ubud, Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Canggu, Seminyak, and Denpasar.

“Garis was a fantastic driver and made sure we were always on time to all the activities and that there were no issues.”

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Mount Etna: Summit Guided Hiking Tour up to 3,400 m - The 3,000-meter route: the better choice for moderate hikers
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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

Hike Mount Etna with a certified volcanic guide, choosing a 3,000-meter route or a more demanding summit trek to about 3,400 meters. Expect cable-car views, lava flows, volcanic sand, crater rims, and Valle del Bove. Guides including Eduardo and Giuseppe explain the volcano as you walk.

“The trip was wonderfull, the guide Eduardo fantastic. We have spend an active and super good time. Eduardo was very helpful all Time. It was very informative trip. We very recomend to take a guide, You will have very good Time and get a lot of knowlegde about volcano Etna.”

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Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and 4x4 - Cable car to 2500 meters
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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 3000 meters on Mount Etna with a guide such as Antonio, Giuseppe, Michele, or Dario. Ride the cable car and 4x4, then walk across black volcanic sand to craters, recent lava flows, a lava channel, and the 2002 effusive vent. Expect 3 to 4 hours on uneven ground, thin air, wind, and changing weather.

“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 - The early pickup and drive to Kintamani
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Bali: Mount Batur Sunrise Trek With Guide and Breakfast

5.Mount Batur Sunrise Trek With Guide and Breakfast

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

Start in the dark with an English-speaking guide such as Roman, Sar, or Agus, climbing Mount Batur by headlamp for sunrise over Lake Batur and Mount Agung. At the summit, you get breakfast and hot drinks. After the descent, the Mt. Batur Lounge offers toilets, limited showers, and a place to rest before your transfer home.

“We had an amazing time , our driver ismail and leader Jordan were both amazing and made sure we had a great experience”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Hike and Natural Hot Spring Option - The climb from base camp to the crater rim
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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 $33Best guided

Start before dawn for Mount Batur’s volcanic sunrise, guided by local staff such as Nopia, Ayu, or Made Rum. Hike steep, loose ground or choose a Jeep ride, then enjoy breakfast and a hot drink near the summit. Add the natural hot spring, waterfall, or jungle swing. Hotel pickup, group, and private options vary by package.

“Incredible hike up mount Batur with mister. He literally held my hand. Also great driver Kadek for the day.”

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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

Join a small group of up to eight for a five-hour Etna trek with a volcano guide. Ride the cable car and 4x4 to 2,850 meters, then hike toward Bocca Nuova, the Central Crater, and Barbagallo Crater. Guides such as Simone, Alessandro, Basilio, and Vincenzo are praised for clear explanations and careful pacing. The route changes with weather and volcanic activity.

“This was an amazing experience and although quite cloudy on the day, it didn’t disappoint. Giuseppe was an excellent guide. Friendly and knowledgeable. The trek although long wasn’t particularly hard and suitable for any reasonably fit person. A must do if you want to get as close as you can to the summit of Etna.”

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From Ubud: Mount Batur Hiking With Hotspring - Sunrise, breakfast, and the volcanic crater
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From Ubud: Mount Batur Hiking With Hotspring

8.Mount Batur Hiking With Hotspring

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

Leave Ubud around 2:30 a.m. with a driver, meet a local Mount Batur guide, and climb for about 1.5 hours to the summit. You’ll watch sunrise, walk near the crater, eat a light breakfast, soak in hot springs, and stop at a coffee plantation. Guides such as Nova, Roman, Andi, and Luna are praised for pacing, photos, and care.

“Great fun. Quite challenging but a wonderful experience. Highly recommend. My guide was wonderful, caring and supportive and absolutely loved her company I also wanted to give a special thanks to my driver, Eddy. Travelling on my own as a female in the middle of the night in a new country can be daunting, so it was truly appreciated that eddy was so communicative, punctual and made sure I needed for nothing.”

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La Palma: Tajogaite Volcano Guided Trek - The 15-minute van ride from El Paso
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La Palma: Tajogaite Volcano Guided Trek

9.Tajogaite Volcano Guided Trek

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

Spend four hours exploring Tajogaite, La Palma’s newest volcano, on an 8-kilometer guided route. A short van ride from El Paso leads to fresh volcanic ground, lava flows, and views of the south crater. Guides such as Bebe, Juan, Amanda, Steven, and Gianluca explain the eruption in English, Spanish, or German on selected days.

“Gianluca is a great tour guide with lots of knowledge about La Palma and its history and geography. He led the entire tour with such a perfect sense of humour that nobody felt the tiredness. Even after the tour he was kind enough to arrange a Taxi to drive our hotel back! A must go to place in La Palma and the person to be with for a tour! Gracias!!”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Hike with Breakfast - The climb from Toya Bungkah to the summit
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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 climb of Mount Batur, reaching the summit for sunrise, hot drinks, and eggs cooked by volcanic steam. Guides such as Ayu, Iwan, Nopia, and Nengah have helped hikers manage the steep route. Pickup, equipment, breakfast, and return transport are included, with time for Kintamani and Tegallalang.

“From the time Melta picked us up at 2am she made us feel very comfortable. The ride to base camp went smoothly and we were met with hot coffee and tea when we arrived. Our trekking guide was Iwan, who was brilliant and looked after us so well. He made sure we had the right equipment and helped us adjust it. During the trek in the dark he checked in on us and waited whenever we needed a rest. When we got to the top for sunrise he made us a large breakfast which he carried up all the way for us, including the water to boil eggs in! We…”

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Etna: summit craters trekking with volcano guide 3350mt - From Rifugio Sapienza to the upper slopes
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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

Meet Ashàra’s guide at Rifugio Sapienza and ride the cable car and 4x4 toward 2,800 meters. Hike across lava, sulfur-stained ground, and volcanic channels toward Etna’s summit craters. Guides such as Antonio, Massimo, Giovanni, and Giacomo adjust the route for weather and volcanic activity. Bring layers, water, snacks, and €65 cash for transport.

“I wholeheartedly recommend the Etna tour with Ashara—an exceptional experience! Our guide, Massimo, brought amazing energy that made the whole group feel excited and at ease. We were provided with everything needed for the climb: trekking poles, crampons, helmets, proper hiking boots, and hardshell jackets, which were perfect for the chilly weather. While the hike wasn’t the easiest for me, Massimo made sure everyone could enjoy the stunning, snow-covered slopes of Etna without stress or rush. The route is carefully adapted every day based on weather conditions and volcanic activity, so safety is always a priority. An unforgettable adventure with a knowledgeable and passionate guide. Highly ...”

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Catania: Mount Etna Trekking Tour Beyond the Tourist Trails - Silvestri Craters and the 2001 lava flow
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Catania: Mount Etna Trekking Tour Beyond the Tourist Trails

12.Mount Etna Trekking Tour Beyond the Tourist Trails

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

Join guides such as Antonio, Renato, and Maria for a seven-hour Mount Etna trek from Catania. Walk from 1,850 to 2,400 meters, see Silvestri Craters and the 2001 lava flow, look into Valle del Bove, explore a lava cave when conditions allow, and slide down soft volcanic ash. Shoes, jackets, poles, and transport are included.

“The weather is good. The guides are super nice. It was a very nice experience!”

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Mount Etna: Guided Trek 3,000 Meters to the Summit - Starting at La Terrazza DellEtna
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Mount Etna: Guided Trek 3,000 Meters to the Summit

13.Mount Etna: Guided Trek 3,000 Meters to the Summit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,407 reviews · from $113

Meet your English or Italian-speaking guide at La Terrazza Dell'Etna, ride toward 2,500 meters, then hike across ash and lava to the summit crater area at 3,000 meters. Guides such as Luca, Marco, and Manuel explain Etna's geology, manage the pace, and adjust the route when weather or volcanic conditions change.

“Fantastic day they took care of us, gave us hiking boots, jacket and helmet, taught us about Mount Etna and the different types of surfaces and helped us have a smooth day.”

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Etna Sunset Tour: Volcano trek, Cave & tasting from Catania - The Enoteca dell’Etna tasting comes first
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Etna Sunset Tour: Volcano trek, Cave & tasting from Catania

14.Etna Sunset Tour: Volcano trek, Cave & tasting from Catania

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,290 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

Travel from Catania to Etna with a guide such as Salvatore, Eduardo, or Lorenzo. Taste honey, olive oil, wine, and local treats, then visit Grotta dei Tre Livelli and walk among craters near Rifugio Sapienza. The sunset is weather dependent, and the high slopes can be cold and windy.

“Alessandro was really knowledgable about the history of Etna and its various eruptions. He took time to find out a little about the people on his tour and was very attentive. The tour was an amazing experience and Alessandro answered everyone’s questions really clearly. His English is excellent and he is a real asset to your tours. Thank you again Alessandro for an incredible experience”

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From Antigua: Adventure, 2-Day Hiking to Acatenango Volcano - Leaving Antigua for La Soledad
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From Antigua: Adventure, 2-Day Hiking to Acatenango Volcano

15.Adventure, 2-Day Hiking to Acatenango Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,189 reviews · 2 days · from $54

You’ll leave Antigua for La Soledad, climb Acatenango for 4.5 to 6 hours, and sleep in a shared dome with views of erupting Fuego. Guides such as Luis, Roberto, Santiago, Esbin, Ronald, Saul, and Osbar have led recent groups, though your team may differ. Spanish is the main language. Bring water, warm layers, snacks, and shoes with strong grip.

“It was an amazing tough adventure. If you are decently fit it is worth every step”

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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Private All Inclusive - Sunrise above Lake Batur
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