The Best Group Tours for Visiting Volcanoes Around the World

Costa Rica, the Galapagos, Mount Etna – book one of these Culture Trip adventures and join like-minded travellers on an adventure filled with adrenaline and awe.
Ever wanted to visit a volcano? These mighty forces of nature not only offer spectacular displays when active but have given rise to some of the most unusual landscapes on earth. Read on to discover our pick of the world’s best volcano tours — think spotting monkeys and jaguars in the lush jungles that surround Arenal in Costa Rica, encounters with smoking volcanoes and hot springs on Sicily’s Aeolian islands and scuba diving around an extinct volcano in the Galápagos.

Guatemala to hike to the summit of Pacaya volcano
This five-day trip is jam-packed with exciting activities, from wandering the charming cobblestone streets of Antigua to witnessing a traditional Mayan ceremony and kayaking around Lake Atitlan, a volcanic crater lake. You’ll have the opportunity to hike to the summit of Pacaya volcano at sunset, taking in the gorgeous views of Antigua below. Enjoy a special treat of pizza and marshmallows, cooked over molten lava, as your reward for the trek to the top.