Orchidee (Santorin/GR)
Gruppe auf einem Vulkan (Santorin/GR)
Epidaurus im Frühling
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
30 Apr - 8 May
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
22-29 May
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 ...
Canary Islands
26 Jun - 8 Jul
Our next tours:
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30 Apr - 8 May 2021 (9 days including Greek Easter!) |
1450 € |
Saronic Gulf (Greece)(Walking & study tour: photography - geology & volcanism - archaeology) |
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1-8 May 2021 |
2480 € |
Etna volcano (Italy)(Trekking: active volcanoes - nature & culture) |
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8-16 May 2021 |
2780 € |
Sicila and Eolian Islands (Italy)(Walking & study tour: active volcanoes - geology & volcanism - nature & culture) |
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22-29 May 2021 |
1480 € |
Santorini Island (Greece)(Walking & study tour: nature & culture - geology & volcanism - archaeology) |
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22-30 May 2021 |
2780 € |
Sicila and Eolian Islands (Italy)(Walking & study tour: active volcanoes - geology & volcanism - nature & culture) |
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28 May - 11 Jun 2021 |
3590 € |
Gulf of Naples, Eolian Islands + Etna (Italy)(Walking & study tour: active volcanoes - nature & culture - archaeology) |
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29 May - 5 Jun 2021 |
1380 € |
Saronic Gulf (Greece)(Walking & study tour: photography - geology & volcanism - archaeology) |
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19-25 Jun 2021 |
1380 € |
Saronic Gulf (Greece)(Walking & study tour: photography - geology & volcanism - archaeology) |
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26 Jun - 8 Jul 2021 |
3450 € |
Canary Islands(Walking & study tour: photography - geology & volcanism - nature & culture) |
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29 Aug - 16 Sep 2021 |
4590 € |
Kamchatka (Russia)(Expedition: adventure - active volcanoes - photography) |
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2-10 Oct 2021 |
2780 € |
Sicila and Eolian Islands (Italy)(Walking & study tour: active volcanoes - geology & volcanism - nature & culture) |
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8-22 Oct 2021 |
3590 € |
Gulf of Naples, Eolian Islands + Etna (Italy)(Walking & study tour: active volcanoes - nature & culture - archaeology) |
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10-17 Oct 2021 |
$ 2650 |
Danakil desert (Ethiopia)(Volcano expedition: active volcanoes - photography - adventure) |
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13-26 Nov 2021 |
$ 4530 |
Danakil desert (Ethiopia)(Expedition: active volcanoes - photography - adventure) |
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26 Dec 21 - 2 Jan 2022 |
$ 2650 |
Danakil desert (Ethiopia)(Volcano expedition: active volcanoes - photography - adventure) |
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7-15 May 2022 |
2780 € |
Sicila and Eolian Islands (Italy)(Walking & study tour: active volcanoes - geology & volcanism - nature & culture) |
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14-21 May 2022 |
2480 € |
Etna volcano (Italy)(Trekking: active volcanoes - nature & culture) |
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20 May - 3 Jun 2022 |
3590 € |
Gulf of Naples, Eolian Islands + Etna (Italy)(Walking & study tour: active volcanoes - nature & culture - archaeology) |
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1-9 Oct 2022 |
2780 € |
Sicila and Eolian Islands (Italy)(Walking & study tour: active volcanoes - geology & volcanism - nature & culture) |
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7-21 Oct 2022 |
3590 € |
Gulf of Naples, Eolian Islands + Etna (Italy)(Walking & study tour: active volcanoes - nature & culture - archaeology) |
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Latest News:
News and Updates
Sat, 22 Dec 2018, 09:57
Walking & study tours to Italy's volcanoes: Italy is not only known for its rich culture and cuisine, the warm Mediterranean spirit of the people, beautiful nature, but it is also the homeland of volcanology. It boots two of the most active volcanoes in the world, where one has the chance to see live eruptions from close! Have a look at some of our most popular tours!
Wed, 19 Dec 2018, 10:02
For those who missed our (more or less monthly or bi-monthly) newsletter, here it online. If you like to receive it regularly, just use the "Get out Newsletter" button or contact us!
Mon, 17 Dec 2018, 13:53
Sat, 15 Dec 2018, 22:22
Sat, 15 Dec 2018, 20:01
The contrast between the sea and the fiery top of Etna could not be bigger: during this tour, entirely dedicated to Etna, you will get to know the different sides of the universe that is Etna volcano, Europe's largest and most active volcano: Etna's ancient pillow lavas at the spectacular "Cyclopes Coast", deep gaping craters, lava deserts, lush mountain forests, lava caves, the beautiful Alcantara gorge, scenic Taormina and medieval villages and - hopefully - lots of lava await you. You will cross Etna from south to north and get to know both the southern, eastern, northern and western sides of this fascinating volcano, each totally different in character.
Read more...In case of an eruption, the program will be adapted to prioritize accessing the activity if possible and conditions allowing. [
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Thu, 6 Dec 2018, 18:53
There are a few free spots for our next tour to the Canary Islands from 3-16 Feb 2019!
Tue, 27 Nov 2018, 12:09
Impressions from our latest tour to Italy's volcanoes in Oct 2018, starting in Naples, the Eolian Islands and on to Etna and Catania.
Fri, 16 Nov 2018, 15:44
A selection of photos from the volcanic island of Nisyros, Greece, by Tobias Schorr.
Thu, 15 Nov 2018, 16:25
Little chapel near Emporion
Santorini is not only a highlight when it comes to present a natural showcase geology and volcanic history, but it is also a very photogenic island. Tobias Schorr presents a selection of photos taken during our
Santorini walking tour in Oct 2018:
Sat, 27 Oct 2018, 08:49
as one of the most interesting and rewarding volcanoes to visit continues to erupt in spectacular fashion, we decided to offer two more Volcano Specials to Krakatau: 11-17 and 18-24 Nov, each with 5 days / 4 nights full expedition camp on the island.
Read more...This is your chance to see red lava eruptions in a magnificent setting from close! [
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read allTue, 25 Sep 2018, 08:34
Thu, 9 Aug 2018, 06:09
Both this year and next year's tours to Kamchatka are booked out, so we decided to offer a second tour date for
this exciting expedition in August 2019!
Read more...The tour can be confirmed if we reach at least 6 participants by November. [
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Tue, 17 Jul 2018, 00:00
Nighttime observation of Erta Ale's active lava lake under the stars and red glow (Tom Pfeiffer)
Although visitor numbers increased significantly over the past years, the active lava lake of Erta Ale volcano and unique colourful scenery of Dallol’s hydrothermal fields remained more risky travel destinations due to their proximity to Ethiopia’s border with Eritrea. The decades long violent conflict between the two countries included the killing of 5 and kidnapping of 2 tourists visiting Erta Ale in January 2012. Following this deadly incident new safety measures involved military presence at all times on Erta Ale’s summit as well as armed Afar escorts for anyone traveling in these parts of the Danakil depression. Increased security made adventure travellers return to this one-off destination which recently saw a large increase in visitors as well as documentary coverage. The region will undoubtedly become even more popular now that the 8 July 2018 peace agreement between Ethiopia and Eritrea unexpectedly made an end to one of Africa’s longest running conflicts.
Read more...The historic background for this up to now troubled border zone is that Eritrea used to be a province of Ethiopia before it declared its independence in 1991, after 30 years of war for independence. A 1993 referendum resulted in a huge voting turn-out and vast majority in favour of Eritrea’s independence so that the new state was established and entered the United Nations. However, the exact location of the international border could not be agreed upon and gave rise to armed conflicts which culminated into the 1998 – 2000 Eritrean-Ethiopian war that costed the lives of tens of thousand people and displaced half a million. The UN facilitated 2000 peace agreement was however never fully carried out as Ethiopia did not hand back disputed territories to Eritrea. Both sides acted out numerous armed aggressions over the past 18 years, the most recent one being a one-day battle between their armies in June 2016.
Unearthly and unique colours of the hydrothermal springs, acid lakes and mineral deposits at Dallol (Tom Pfeiffer)
Our Danakil expedition organiser and tour guide Enku is an Ethiopian geologist with over 20 years of experience arranging tours in the Danakil Desert (Anastasia Ganuschenko)
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Tue, 10 Jul 2018, 07:55
Eruption on Anak Krakatau
A new eruptive phase is in progress at on of our favorite volcanoes, Anak Krakatau. We now offer a second
eruption special tour for a small group of 6 people from 10-15 August.
Read more...Wed, 6 Jun 2018, 10:55
While the date for the pilot tour is booked out with one possible waiting place, we offer a second expedition for the dates 15-29 Aug.
Tue, 5 Jun 2018, 16:25
Many travelers hiked to the summit of Nyiragongo volcano from where one can look down on the world’s largest active lava lake (image: Ingrid Smet)
Virunga National Park authorities announced that the park, recently closed after a serious security incident, will not re-open before 2019. VolcanoAdventures can therefore not offer any expeditions to Nyiragongo volcano and its lava lake until further notice.
Read more...On Friday 11 May, local militia forcefully abducted 2 British tourists and their Congolese driver whilst killing the Virunga NP ranger who tried to protect them. Eventually the three were safely returned but the park closed down immediately for at least the next 3 weeks. On Saturday 2 June the chief warden of Virunga NP, Emanuel De Merode, released an official statement in which he announced that the park would not be re-opened before the end of the year.
A Virunga silver-back tries to relax whilst one of the young mountain gorillas is playing on his back (image: Ingrid Smet)
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Wed, 16 May 2018, 14:54
Two young maintain gorillas playing in Virunga NP (photo: Ingrid Smet / VolcanoDiscovery)
Due to a security incident within the boundaries of Virunga National Park, the park is now temporarily closed until 4 June 2018.
Read more...Last Friday morning 2 British tourists were violently kidnapped and held hostage whilst on their way to the park’s mountain gorilla sector. Their Virunga NP ranger escort was killed and their Congolese driver wounded but later released to bring the ransom message. The 2 British nationals were safely returned on Sunday 13 May – no official statement has been made on how they were released so one can assume that a ransom was being paid. [
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Tue, 8 May 2018, 15:42
Fri, 13 Apr 2018, 21:48
Thu, 12 Apr 2018, 08:42
See two of the world's most active volcanoes from close: join our volcano special tour to Ibu+Dukono on Halmahera, Indonesia.
Fri, 6 Apr 2018, 05:30
A set of pictures showing typical sluggish pahoehoe lava flows active near Pulama Pali in mid March, taken by Dr. Ingrid Smet during an exploration on 16 Mar 2018.
Sun, 11 Mar 2018, 00:56
View into the caldera of Santorini
Geological tour with an experienced volcanologist to visit the most important geological sites. On this tour you will learn a lot of one of the most important volcanoes of the world. It was erupting around 1613 B.C. and had an intense impact on the prehistoric cultures of Europe and around the Mediterranean Sea.
Mon, 5 Mar 2018, 14:45
We have many years of experience with both photography AND all aspects of organizing expeditions and tours. We know our house specialty volcano, adventure, landscape and travel photography, and can share with you the techniques required for each. Most important of all, we know the right places to be at the right time, the people and infrastructure in each location. When you are ready to set off on a photography expedition again, you will be perfectly placed with VolcanoDiscovery for your needs.
Wed, 21 Feb 2018, 15:23
Mon, 19 Feb 2018, 18:20
We organised a privately guided 3 days geology tour on the island of Santorini from 8 to 10 February 2018 of which tour guide and geologist Dr Ingrid Smet compiled this selection of photographs.
Tue, 9 Jan 2018, 17:24
Join a volcanologist and a small group on an exciting tour to some of the world's most active volcanoes! Our tour from 22 July to 5 Aug is now confirmed.
Fri, 5 Jan 2018, 11:37
Visiting an erupting volcano is an unforgettable experience. If you particularly looking to see "Red Hot Lava", these are the best places to go to.
Tue, 2 Jan 2018, 11:53
Avachinsky volcano seen from the air when arriving in Petropavlovsk
De to the great interest in our new
Kamchatka tour, which is already booked out for September, we decided to offer a second date from 14 Aug - 1 Sep 2018. For details of the program and more information, please visit the
tour page or contact us!
