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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| May 2022 |
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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
Wed, 25 Dec 2019, 07:27
We thank sincerely all who traveled with us or simply followed our website, who shared photos and posted opinions, and wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2020!
Sat, 30 Nov 2019, 08:46
Wed, 13 Nov 2019, 22:50
A selection of
Markus Heuer's photos taken during the
tour to Italy's volcanoes in Oct 2019.
Sun, 3 Nov 2019, 19:17
Dear friends and guests,
Read more...we're proud to present our new
2020 Volcanoes calendar: It features a great variety of selected volcano pictures taken by our team and guests during recent expeditions. If you're looking for an inspiring and useful companion for 2020, a gift or simply gorgeous volcano images to look at on your wall etc, have a look: [
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Fri, 27 Sep 2019, 22:02
a volcanically very active summer has ended:
Read more...It started with several large explosive eruptions a bit out of nowhere: on 22 June, a powerful explosion occurred on the almost unknown Raikoke volcano, a tiny uninhabited island in the central-northern Kuriles. When we visited the place 3 weeks later during our first Kuriles expedition, a once green island had been transformed into a hell of ash with no living thing left, truly an image of apocalypse.
A week later, Ulawun volcano in New Britain (Papua New Guinea) produced a large paroxysm and a second one on 3 Aug, sending ash plumes to almost 20 km into the atmosphere. These eruptions certainly rank among the biggest in recent decades. They even ejected enough aerosols into the high stratosphere to cause unusual sunsets in the northern hemisphere, often visible even now. [
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Wed, 3 Jul 2019, 07:40
Thu, 20 Jun 2019, 14:10
We have 2 spots left for our expedition to Nyiragongo volcano in August. Camp for two nights on the rim of the giant crater and trek through dense forest to observe some of the last mountain gorillas in the Virunga National Park.
Thu, 13 Jun 2019, 16:15
Photos taken during our recent
Etna Discovery tour in late May 2019. Our group was lucky to witness the short eruption of Etna which started 30 May and ended a few days later. Photos taken by Tobias Schorr.
Sat, 25 May 2019, 12:16
Impressions from the
Santorini walking tour during 4-12 May 2019, taken by photographer and tour guide Tobias Schorr.
Thu, 23 May 2019, 21:50
Thu, 23 May 2019, 18:18
The Saronic Gulf opposite of Athens is one of Greece's most undervalued destinations. Beyond the better known attractions such as Aegina, Poros, Hydra, and Epidauros, few people visit anything else.
Read more...Deeply intertwined with ancient history and legends, the Saronic Gulf is an area full of unspoiled nature, hidden archeological remains, charming villages and even has an active volcano (currently dormant) right in front of Aegina: the Methana peninsula with its lush, green mountains and hidden geologic treasures such as fumaroles and hot springs famous since antiquity.
On this tour which is available throughout the year at dates on request for small groups of up to 6 people, you will get to know some of the lesser known, but gorgeous destinations of this area, accompanied by an expert geologist or photographer from our team. It is a perfect addition to your visit to Athens or Greece in general and can be easily combined with your own program. [
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Sat, 4 May 2019, 05:16
At the beginning of our busiest travel season - when spring is at its best in Italy and Greece - we have some news if you fancy visit some of the world's most famous and interesting volcanoes: Etna, Nyiragongo, Krakatau and Santorini.
Read more...In particular, tours to Nyiragongo volcano can now be resumed, and we secured a special permit to spend 2 nights on the crater. [
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Wed, 24 Apr 2019, 09:18
Impressions from one of the most interesting volcanic areas of Greece, taken during our
recent tour to the Saronic Gulf in April 2019, by Tobias Schorr.
Wed, 17 Apr 2019, 13:32
Fri, 29 Mar 2019, 08:49
Due to the elevated activity of Popocatépetl volcano in spring 2019, we offer a Volcano Special from 15-20 April:
Read more...We have rented a house near the charming town of Amecameca, about 12 km NW from the summit. Already with good views from this place, we will use it for the 5 days / nights as our base for various excursions to set up photography camps at the best available viewpoints. [
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Wed, 27 Mar 2019, 12:36
Fri, 15 Feb 2019, 09:00
We plan an expedition for max 6 participants to observe it during 16-24 Mar 2019. Deadline to sign up is Sat, 24 Feb 2019.
Wed, 6 Feb 2019, 12:01
Wed, 6 Feb 2019, 08:50
If you're ready to pack and leave on short notice, this adventurous tour might be for you, offering the best chance to see the ongoing eruption with spectacular lava flows from close and with our most experienced expedition organizer in Indonesia.
