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: spaces available / : guaranteed / : few spaces left / : booked out Random pictures  | |  News - tours and travelFri, 30 Dec 2016, 20:38 Strombolian eruption at Yasur volcano (Sep 2016) (image: Yashmin Chebli) Sun, 11 Dec 2016, 23:20  Volcano Photography on facebook We created a new facebook group for those interested in volcano photography and related fields. ...moreIf you like to post your best volcano pictures, browse through others', discuss & learn about related topics or get involved, have a look: Volcano Photography (facebook group). [ less] Thu, 1 Dec 2016, 16:39 Erta Ale volcano has recently been in its most intense eruptive phase in decades: the lava lake has been overflowing almost daily and been covering the caldera floor with fresh lava flows. ...moreFor those quick to decide, we offer this Volcano Special tour in order to stay 4 full days / 4 nights on the volcano! [ less] Sat, 26 Nov 2016, 12:53
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 Observing Erta Ale´s active lava lake in February 2008
also signals the return of adventure travelers to the otherwise too hot Danakil dessert and its Erta Ale lava lake, colourful Dallol geothermal system and large salt lakes. ...moreMany of our customers are thereby understandably worried about the current political situation in Ethiopia, where after almost one year of protests the government declared the state of emergency on October 8. So what are these protests and political instability about? Is it still safe to travel to certain parts of Ethiopia, or should one currently avoid all travel throughout this vast country?  Silhouette of photographer at the rim of the lava lake
[ less] [ read all] Wed, 28 Sep 2016, 10:26 Fri, 2 Sep 2016, 18:09 We sometimes offer tours to new destinations or with new itineraries that we haven't tried before. Careful preparation can never substitute a real test... Such trips are your chance to join us on such trips offered at reduced cost, but with sometimes only minimal detail information available. ...moreIf you are ready to explore the unknown with us, these trips are for you - adventure guaranteed! [ less] Sat, 13 Aug 2016, 08:15 We still have a few spots on our next small group expedition to the remote Batu Tara volcano in the Flores Sea of Indonesia from 10-17 Nov. ...moreThis is your change to experience one of the most spectacular constantly erupting volcanoes in the world! [ less] Fri, 5 Aug 2016, 11:18  Volcano Discoveries book cover Read the latest review about our book on the Geological Society's website: ...more" Since 1995 volcanologist Dr Tom Pfeiffer has been a photographer and tour guide, visiting some of the world's most spectacular active volcanoes, defined as those having erupted within the past 10,000 years. This book, compiled by volcanologist Dr Ingrid Smet, presents a personal record of Tom's travels over the years. There are something like 220 pages packed with stunning photographs, most of which were taken by Tom...." [ read all] [ less] [ read all] Mon, 1 Aug 2016, 10:35
 Cover and article about Papua Expedition in current get lost magazine Our Papua Expedition run by adventurers, filmmakers and photojournalists Ulla Lohmann and Basti Hoffman is featured in the latest issue of get lost travel magmazine! If you are looking for an exciting trip in grey autum, there are still a few spots available for the 15-28 November tour. Show more newsMon, 25 Jul 2016, 10:45
Looking for volcano tours with free spaces and guaranteed departures in the next months? ...more [ read all] Wed, 13 Jul 2016, 10:17 lava flows are again accessible in the coastal area of the Hawai'i National Park, after a pause of almost 3 years. The new lava flows are currently approaching the coast and there is a very good chance we will be able to witness them entering the sea during the upcoming trips. ...moreThe primary purpose of this expedition is to enable a small group to spend several days on and near the active volcano of Kilauea, Hawaii, to observe volcanic activity and study volcanic/ geologic features. We will spend 4 full days to approach the active areas repeatedly by land, sea and from the air, depending on circumstances. [ less] [ read all]
Tue, 28 Jun 2016, 19:07  Dallol at night (photo: Olivier Grunewald) : ...moreDallol is located in the northern Danakil desert of Ethiopia, at the bottom of the African rift. It is a salt dome with a unique and bizarre array of colorful geysers, hot springs, acid lakes and mineral pools encrusted with sulfur and various salt crystals. [ less] [ read all] Fri, 17 Jun 2016, 08:47 Due to an unexpected cancellation, a last-minute spot has become available on the upcoming photo and geo tour on Iceland from 30 July - 13 Aug! ...moreA world of incredible contrasts, colors, surprises and deep natural impressions. [ less] [ read all] Sat, 6 Feb 2016, 09:20
 Cover of 02/2016 issue of Universum magazine For those who read German, this is a great article about Italy's volcanoes, featured as cover story of the February issue of Austria's renowned Universum Magazine. Written by travel writer Christine Sonvilla ( www.sonvilla.at), it is a successful mix of well-written and easy-to-understand geological background and personal portraits or anecdotes from people who live at or fell in love with Italy's fire mountains. ...moreAmong others, it features interviews with VolcanoDiscovery team members Emanuela Carone (our Etna specialist) and geologist Dr. Ingrid Smet (Stromboli, volcanoes in general), as well as Lorenzo Russo from our partners and friends at Magmatrek on Stromboli. [ less] Wed, 3 Feb 2016, 12:53 Thanks to the lively requests for our expedition to Papua with Ulla Lohmann & Basti Hoffmann, we now offer a second tour date from 15-28 Nov! Thu, 21 Jan 2016, 23:02 The 2015/2016 winter season for traveling to the Danakil depression turned out to be the most interesting one since 2010. Erta Ale´s lava lake level was the highest in a long time and even overflowed - the Dallol hydrothermal area was finally revitalised after more than 4 years of drought, with heavy rainfall triggering new geysers, hot springs and colours... ...more7-19 February 2016 guaranteed departure: few spaces left before booking of this tour date closes on 25/02! 28 February - 11 March 2016: Interested in participating on this proposed tour date? Inform us as soon as possible please! [ less] [ read all]
Wed, 13 Jan 2016, 22:22 Colima is again in a particularly active state. A new intense phase of explosions, often with spectacular eruption lightning has started and could be a precursor to a new phase of lava dome growth. ...moreWe therefore offer a new "Volcano Special" from 15-19 February 2016, with the best moonlight conditions for photography! [ less] Wed, 13 Jan 2016, 19:48 Camp for three nights on the rim of the giant crater of Nyiragongo volcano with its active lava lake and trek through dense forest to observe some of the last mountain gorillas in the Virunga National Park. |
