Walking and study tours in small groups

The little thermal bay at the volcano island Nea Kameni/Satorini (c) Tobias Schorr

We present you a growing selection of walking, study and photography tours to destinations we know particularly well, such as Greece, Italy, the Canary Islands, Indonesia and others. NatureDiscovery tours are offered by VolcanoDiscovery as tour operator, but have a more general and wider focus on geology, nature and culture.

These tours can be done also as private tours on request!

Greece
20-27 Mar

Land of Theseus: The Saronic gulf is the "Gate of the Aegean Sea" and it looks like a miniature of the entire Aegean Sea with its islands and its scenic landscape. On this exciting tour, we will concentrate on the eas...

Greece
10-17 Apr

Pearl of the Aegean - Santorini: Santorini is one of the most well-known and beautiful islands worldwide. Despite its popularity, it still has many hidden treasures to discover. On this relaxed walking tour, we lead you through its ...

Greece
17-25 Apr

Santorini & Milos: Santorini island is no doubt one of the most famous volcanic islands in world. It is still an active volcano and the prehistoric eruption did not only harm the prehistoric Minoan culture, but created ...

Canary Islands
26 Jun - 8 Jul

Europe's Volcanic Outpost: 4 volcanic Canary islands

Pearl of the Aegean - Santorini - 8-day walking and study tour on Santorini, Greece: 22-29 May 2021

Almonds, olives and volcanoes - 8-days walking & study tour on the volcanic islands of Nisyros & Cos, Greece: custom tour dates - inquire!

Silver of the Aegean - 8-days geologic walking and study tour to Athens, Laurion and Milos Island, Greece: custom tour dates - inquire!

Europe's Volcanic Outpost - Walking and study tour to the Canary Islands: Lanzarote, La Palma, El Hierro and Tenerife: 26 Jun - 8 Jul 2021

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Our next tours:

	Dates		Price per person	Tour	Difficulty
Jan		17-24 Jan 2021	$ 2650 €£¥	Danakil desert (Ethiopia) Colourful miracles (Volcano expedition: active volcanoes - photography - adventure)
Feb		14-21 Feb 2021	$ 2650 €£¥	Danakil desert (Ethiopia) Colourful miracles (Volcano expedition: active volcanoes - photography - adventure)
Mar		7-21 Mar 2021	$ 3980 €£¥	Danakil desert + Semien Mountains (Ethiopia) Highlights of Ethiopia (Expedition: active volcanoes - photography - adventure)
		20-27 Mar 2021	1380 € $£¥	Saronic Gulf (Greece) Land of Theseus (Walking & study tour: photography - geology & volcanism - archaeology)
		27 Mar - 3 Apr 2021	1380 € $£¥	Saronic Gulf (Greece) Land of Theseus (Walking & study tour: photography - geology & volcanism - archaeology)
Apr		3-10 Apr 2021	1380 € $£¥	Saronic Gulf (Greece) Land of Theseus (Walking & study tour: photography - geology & volcanism - archaeology)
		10-17 Apr 2021	1480 € $£¥	Santorini Island (Greece) Pearl of the Aegean - Santorini (Walking & study tour: nature & culture - geology & volcanism - archaeology)
		17-25 Apr 2021 (9-days version)	1760 € $£¥	Santorini + Milos Islands (Greece) Santorini & Milos (Walking & study tour: nature & culture - geology & volcanism - photography)
		30 Apr - 8 May 2021 (9 days including Greek Easter!)	1450 € $£¥	Saronic Gulf (Greece) Land of Theseus (Walking & study tour: photography - geology & volcanism - archaeology)
May		1-8 May 2021	2480 € $£¥	Etna volcano (Italy) Etna Discovery (Trekking: active volcanoes - nature & culture)
		8-16 May 2021	2780 € $£¥	Sicila and Eolian Islands (Italy) From Stromboli to Etna (Walking & study tour: active volcanoes - geology & volcanism - nature & culture)
		22-29 May 2021	1480 € $£¥	Santorini Island (Greece) Pearl of the Aegean - Santorini (Walking & study tour: nature & culture - geology & volcanism - archaeology)
		22-30 May 2021	2780 € $£¥	Sicila and Eolian Islands (Italy) From Stromboli to Etna (Walking & study tour: active volcanoes - geology & volcanism - nature & culture)
		28 May - 11 Jun 2021	3590 € $£¥	Gulf of Naples, Eolian Islands + Etna (Italy) Volcanoes of Italy - the Grand Tour (Walking & study tour: active volcanoes - nature & culture - archaeology)
		29 May - 5 Jun 2021	1380 € $£¥	Saronic Gulf (Greece) Land of Theseus (Walking & study tour: photography - geology & volcanism - archaeology)
Jun		19-25 Jun 2021	1380 € $£¥	Saronic Gulf (Greece) Land of Theseus (Walking & study tour: photography - geology & volcanism - archaeology)
		26 Jun - 8 Jul 2021	3450 € $£¥	Canary Islands Europe's Volcanic Outpost (Walking & study tour: photography - geology & volcanism - nature & culture)
Aug		29 Aug - 16 Sep 2021	4590 € $£¥	Kamchatka (Russia) Kamchatka - Land of Colors (Expedition: adventure - active volcanoes - photography)
Oct		8-22 Oct 2021	3590 € $£¥	Gulf of Naples, Eolian Islands + Etna (Italy) Volcanoes of Italy - the Grand Tour (Walking & study tour: active volcanoes - nature & culture - archaeology)
		10-17 Oct 2021	$ 2650 €£¥	Danakil desert (Ethiopia) Colourful miracles (Volcano expedition: active volcanoes - photography - adventure)
Nov		13-26 Nov 2021	$ 4530 €£¥	Danakil desert (Ethiopia) Desert, salt and volcanoes (Expedition: active volcanoes - photography - adventure)
Dec		26 Dec 21 - 2 Jan 2022	$ 2650 €£¥	Danakil desert (Ethiopia) Colourful miracles (Volcano expedition: active volcanoes - photography - adventure)
	: spaces available / : guaranteed / : few spaces left / : booked out

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Latest News:

News and Updates

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Volcano tours in 2021 (VolcanoDiscovery Newsletter Nr 32, Dec 2020)

Wed, 16 Dec 2020, 19:02

This very unusual year 2020 is coming to an end, and we’re betting many of us are actually looking forward to this. We hope that you have all been healthy and safe. Read more... read all

Private walking, study and photo tours to the volcanic areas of Greece: customizable walking, study, and photo tours with focus on geology, nature, and culture

Thu, 4 Jun 2020, 12:56

If you want to get to know the volcanic areas of Greece with an expert in depth as part of your holiday in Greece, this is for you! Read more...

Support our local tour guides and porters

Sun, 31 May 2020, 16:57

The current border closures and travel restrictions are dramatically affecting local communities in poorer countries, e.g. Indonesia, Rwanda, Ethiopia, just to mention those where our tours are normally taking place during this time: Read more... read all

Volcano tours in summer 2020? Yes, in Greece! (VolcanoDiscovery Newsletter #30, Feb 2020)

Mon, 25 May 2020, 08:55

While it's still difficult to say whether travel restrictions for our worldwide destinations will be lifted in time the second half of 2020, we are optimistic about our European ones. In particular, Greece has largely avoided the spread of the virus and can now safely open up for tourism again: flights from abroad are again increasing. Starting from next week, restaurants will open again, most hotels will also be open from mid June, and entry to foreign travelers will be possible without mandatory quarantine from 1 July. Read more...

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Eclipse over Volcanoes 7-16 Dec 2020 - 10 days walking & study tour in Chile combination with Solar Eclipse on 14 Dec 2020

Mon, 24 Feb 2020, 19:07

A total solar eclipse will occur right over Villarrica volcano in the famous Lake District of Chile. We offer a study and walking volcano tour with the highlight to witness the eclipse on 14 Dec from its centerline near Villarrica volcano.

2 spots left 28 Mar - 4 April: Methana & Saronic Gulf, Greece (walking and photo tour)

Wed, 19 Feb 2020, 09:54

Enjoy beautiful spring in Greece and one of the most interesting and least known volcanic areas of Europe!

Volcanoes & Spices - volcanoes of northern Indonesia: tour photos Nov 2019

Sat, 15 Feb 2020, 11:20

Participant Jay Ramji kindly sent us some of his great photos he took during the Volcanoes & Spices tour to northern Indonesia's active volcanoes in Nov 2019:

Volcano tours for 2020 (VolcanoDiscovery Newsletter #29, Feb 2020)

Sun, 2 Feb 2020, 12:42

If you're curious to get to know them better, here are a few tours we propose in 2020 which are guaranteed and where a few people can join in still:

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Reventador Volcano Special - 5 days expedition to observe volcanic activity from close

Wed, 22 Jan 2020, 16:32

Join us on an easy volcano expedition to one of the world's most active volcanoes. Next tour date 1-7 March 2020.

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