Volcano Treks

Volcanoes have always drawn in humans, like moths to a lamp. We're mesmerised by their symmetrical, conical beauty - near perfect mathematical constructions naturally formed in colossal scales – and their fiery activity, demonstrating that the surface upon which we live is very much alive. Many big volcanoes stand alone and proud, ascents of which provide unique 360 degree birds-eye views of the land below.

See some of the newest rock on the planet on one of our treks on and around volcanoes. For the best chance of seeing some fiery activity choose our Guatemalan Highlands & Volcanoes or Sicilian Volcanoes trips; both visit volcanoes which have regularly been active in recent times. For some serious wilderness, trekking in Russia’s Kamchatka region is hard to beat. You’ll see gushing geysers, bubbling mudpools and steaming vents on our Kamchatka Wilderness Trek. If you are after a serious physical challenge, try the Mt Damavand Ascent. This towering volcano in Iran affords amazing views from the top. Or how about developing your skills with a ice-axe and crampons in Ecuador? A trek through the Avenue of the Volcanoes now includes time on Cayambe to lean those all-important ice-skills before climbing Cotopaxi, the world’s second highest active volcano.

Join Exodus for trekking holidays on and around volcanoes.