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Sat, 16 Dec 2017, 09:13  Observers at the edge of Erta Ale´s summit lava lake around dawn, November 2015 (photo: Ingrid Smet - VolcanoAdventures) Our Danakil expedition organiser and tour guide Enku has returned from a short visit to Erta Ale and informed us about both the security situation on the volcano as its activity at the summit. ...moreRegarding the tragic incident that occurred on Sunday 3 December, he learned from his conversations with colleagues and local authorities that the German tourist was identified as Walter Roepert, age 63, and died on the scene while his translator got badly injured and is currently still being treated in Mekele hospital. The incident happened near the Eritrean Boarder where the two men were walking in a misdirected path that took them away from the rest of their large group. The Ethiopian authorities arrested some of the suspected police men and the armed Afar guides who might have opened fire when they mistook the two men as a potential threat. This tragic accident shows that despite the fact that there was no organised attack in the region since January 2012, the armed guards and local policemen are taking their duty seriously and tensions remain high, which is why it is so important to visit this area with an experienced expedition leader and trusted local guides. [ less] [ read all] Wed, 6 Dec 2017, 12:23 Very sad news arrives from the Danakil desert where last Sunday 3 December a German tourist died and his Ethiopian guide got injured while they were climbing Erta Ale. The two were part of a larger tourist group which had traveled from Mekele and was making their way up to the summit of the volcano. ...moreThere are indications that this was tragic accident instead of organised attack, but the story is still developing and we are following up on it closely. For the moment we are still evaluating whether our Danakil expeditions can go ahead as planned. [ less] [ read all] Sun, 8 Oct 2017, 11:33 Fri, 22 Sep 2017, 09:08 A first selection of images and impressions from our pilot tour to Kamchatka this year: we cannot wait to be back next year!!
Fri, 22 Sep 2017, 06:40 This photo diary is a compilation of images from different participants on our 12 - 18 April 2017 Kilauea Volcano Special guided by geologist Ingrid Smet. It also includes photographic documentation of the unofficial ´pilot´ extension that the small group undertook afterwards to explore the other sites, nature, wildlife, scenery and gastronomy of the Big Island. Fri, 21 Jul 2017, 11:07 We now offer a second date for the volcano special tour to Ibu+Dukono on Halmahera, Indonesia (with a possible short side trip to Lokon). Sun, 16 Jul 2017, 07:51
 Nyiragongo's lava lake in June 2017 (photo: Ingrid Smet / VolcanoDiscovery)
For those of you already looking ahead to next year, we are happy to present our NEW 2018 TOUR SCHEDULE: a colorful palette of tours to volcanic destinations in Greece and Italy, the African Rift Valley, Indonesia, Kamchatka, Vanuatu and Hawai'i. Although always focused on the region´s active volcanoes, each itinerary is unique as we also take along the local culture, wildlife, history and gastronomy. ...moreDifferent tours require a varying physical effort depending on the sportive challenge you are looking for. Some of our programs furthermore incorporate extra time and the best locations for photography or concentrate solely on a single volcano whose activity we observe for a number of days in a row.  Looking at one of the active lava lakes in Ambrym volcano, Vanuatu (photo: Yashmin Chebli / VolcanoDiscovery)
 Eruption Special to Ibu and Dukono volcanoes
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As Ibu and Dukono remain highly active, we propose a new Volcano Special from 5-18 Aug 2017: join us in a small group on an adventurous expedition in order to spend multiple days for close observation of Ibu and Dukono! Wed, 28 Jun 2017, 06:49 Show more newsSun, 25 Jun 2017, 21:00  Papandayan volcano crater lake
We are happy to share some of the first photographs from our 3-18 June 2017 "From Krakatau to Bali" tour taken by our Indonesian guide Yoga Ikhsanto. ...moreThis by now classic 16 day itinerary takes small international groups (max. 6) across Java, starting with multiple days camping at the foot of (in)famous Anak Krakatau and exploring the diverse culture, nature, volcanic activity and food from West to East before ending on Bali. The journey is undertaken by boat, car, train and plain and offers both great photography locations and timings as insights into the different volcanic landscapes and historic eruptions of Java´s most important volcanoes.  Ijen´s blue flames, yellow sulphur and turquoise lake at night
Freshly prepared local dinner during camping on Krakatau
[ less] [ read all] Fri, 2 Jun 2017, 14:50 Looking to join a small group on selected itineraries, usually as shorter tours to volcanoes and National Parks in Indonesia to join in? Have a look! Sun, 21 May 2017, 23:00  Godafoss - the waterfalls of the gods
Iceland´s variety of phenomenal landscapes results from its unique geology and offers blue ice lagoons, relaxing hydrothermal baths, endless green highlands, active volcanoes, thundering waterfalls, steaming hot geysirs, wide glacial river deltas, collapse calderas, huge glaciers, rugged mountain ranges, local wildlife, ... ...moreSummer is thereby the best time to explore this fascinating and colourful natural world as chances of good weather are highest. Our classic 15-day itinerary takes you in a small international group (max. 7 participants) around Iceland to discover all its natural highlights whilst learning their geological background. This tour is great for nature lovers and photographers alike, with easy to moderate walks to explore the most beautiful locations and ample time for photography.  Exploring Iceland´s volcanological moonscapes
 15 day itinerary around Iceland
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Wed, 22 Feb 2017, 00:05 The new eruption that began a few days ago continues in the form of strombolian to vulcanian explosions from the summit. ...moreIf you like to join us and find out more on location, witness the new eruption by spending 4 full days on and around the island, this is your chance! Information and reservations: Krakatau Volcano Special [ less] [ read all] Sun, 12 Feb 2017, 21:13 Join a volcanologist and a small group on an exciting tour to some of the world's most active volcanoes! Wed, 8 Feb 2017, 17:15
 The Volcano-Adventures / VolcanoDiscovery team at the Adventure Travel Show 2017!
We had decided in 2016 that for the first time we would present our tours to volcanically active destinations directly to interested globetrotters at the Adventure Travel Show which was held in London over the weekend of 21-22 January 2017. ...moreAs we did not have any previous experience with having a stand at a travel exhibition the final weeks before the show were quite ... intense... Finally we had gathered all our exhibiting material and flown to London where on Friday afternoon the 20th of January we could see it all coming together whilst we were preparing our stand for The Big Weekend to come!  Building up our Volcano-Adventures stand on Friday afternoon...
 ... it was quite exciting to see it all coming together so nicely during the stand preparation!
[ less] [ read all] Fri, 20 Jan 2017, 23:55 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] Sun, 8 Jan 2017, 18:07
 For the first time Volcano-Adventures will have a stand at the Adventure Travel Show, 21-22 January 2017, London, UK. In less than 2 weeks time we will present our volcano expeditions at the Adventure Travel Show! ...moreAnyone of you in or near London on 21-22 January 2017 is very welcome to visit our stand at this travel fair to meet us, get to know our tours and ask any questions your might want to have regarding adventure travel to active volcanoes! [ less] [ read all] Sat, 7 Jan 2017, 12:04 Looking for volcano tours with free spaces and guaranteed departures in the next months? ...more [ read all]
Fri, 6 Jan 2017, 15:07  Erta Ale´s perched lava lake in late November 2016 (image: Hans en Jooske)
Participants of our just finished Desert, salt and volcanoes tour informed us that although no longer actively overflowing, the level of lava lake inside Erta Ale´s summit caldera is very high, suggesting that more overflows will occur in the near future! ...more |
