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10-Volcanoes
You Can (And Should!) Actually Visit
Are there any active volcanoes that you can visit
For some excitement on your next trip, check out these astounding
(and literal) hot spots of nature. But don’t worry: they’re actually safe to
visit as long as you don’t provoke their… explosive tempers.
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| 10-Volcanoes You Can (And Should!) Actually Visit |
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1-Mount
Vesuvius, Naples, Italy
We’re going to hit one of the most popular volcano destinations
right away with this famed in Italian peak. Mount Vesuvius was last active in
1944, but its most destructive explosion was the one that levelled the cities
of Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79 AD, preserving them beneath layers of ash and
rock.
Vesuvius has erupted dozens of times over the millennia, but none
were as destructive as the explosion in 79 AD. Today, the volcano is one of the
top tourist destinations in all of Europe. You can also tour the remains of
Pompeii and Herculaneum. On the one hand, you’ll get a sense of the personality
of your average ancient Roman town; on the other, you’ll be haunted by the
knowledge that thousands of people died here, their outlines preserved in
volcanic stone.
Due to its popularity, several companies offer organized tours;
shops, accommodations, and restaurants fill the surrounding villages at the
mountain’s base.
Pompeii with Mount Vesuvius in the background.
FOREGROUND: THE RUINS OF POMPEII. BACKGROUND: VESUVIUS.
2-Mount
Etna, Sicily, Italy
As long as you are enjoying the charms of Naples, you may as well
hop on over to the Island of Sicily to explore another of Italy’s famous
volcanoes. Mount Etna is by far the largest of the bunch (the others being Vesuvius
and Stromboli) and it is also the most active. In fact, it’s one of the most
volatile volcanoes in the world, maintaining a near-constant state of low-level
activity.
Even though it is quite active, it is a popular tourist site
because getting to and from the summit is easy. A museum observatory halfway up
the mountain acts as a central convenience center for anyone visiting,
providing information and services. Transportation to and around the volcano is
available through a bus route that zips up to a smoking crater throughout the
day, and train service that circumnavigates the base.
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3-Nisyros,
Dodecanese, Greece
A less-active but equally stunning volcano, Nisyros in the Greek
Dodecanese Islands greets her admirers with steamy hot springs and a series of
serene, wide-mouthed craters caused by her previous eruptions. Her last
significant activity was in 1888, so it’s a safe bet that you won’t have to
dodge much lava here. When you are in this part of the world, the sunny Aegean
Sea provides many potential activities apart from volcano exploration. After
checking out the hot springs, hop over to the more densely populated islands of
Rhodes and Kos, where exquisite Greek cuisine and spa resorts are plentiful.
4-Thrihnukagigur
Volcano, Iceland
This volcano, in the north Atlantic nation of Iceland, lies in the
Blafjoll mountains, just 30 minutes’ drive from the capital city, Reykjavik.
While Iceland is well-known for its seismic activity, including the presence of
rejuvenating hot springs, vacationers can safely drop into the belly of this
volcano.
Since Thrihnukagigur is considered a dormant volcano, elevators
have been installed to permit casual observers to descend into its magma
chamber. Outside, there’s a geological base camp where you can enjoy
traditional Icelandic food while waiting your turn. And no advanced hiking
knowledge or skill is necessary, as the entire experience involves only a few
miles of guided walking.
While in Iceland, you can explore other natural sites; since
glacial ice covers 11 percent of the island nation, you can tour the impressive
glaciers, for example.
5-Arenal,
Costa Rica
Some of the best volcano sites are in Central America. In Costa
Rica, for example, you can trek about the stunning Arenal volcano, located just
a three-hour drive from the capital of San Jose. The surrounding lush
rainforest is visible from the mountain’s peak, which is accessible via various
tour guide services. Set in the Arenal National Park, this volcano last spewed
forth in 1968. That previous activity deeply scarred the land and fed the
region’s numerous hot springs. Several tours focus on how the volcano shaped
the landscape. While there, plan to stay at the Observatory Lodge and Spa which
is just a few miles from the mountain and offers daily guided treks.
After enjoying the volcanic spectacle, make sure you sample some
of the various fair trade coffees and chocolates available throughout Costa
Rica. Costa Rica also is a small country surrounded by ocean, so you can enjoy
some well-deserved pampering at an ocean resort after your visit to Arenal, too.
6-Poas
Volcano, Costa Rica
A short drive south of Arenal, Paos Volcano is another one of
Costa Rica’s major tourist attractions. Unfortunately, close access to the
volcano has been curtailed by recent activity, but it is still observable by a
designated park.
The Costa Rican government had closed the National Volcanic Park
in 2017 due to unstable conditions and a massive eruption. There are hopes that
the park will reopen soon, since the mountain has mostly been quiet of late.
Once the area is re-opened, tourists will be able to admire Poas’ large crater,
the largest active volcanic crater on the planet. The hole shoots an 820-foot
steam geyser out of its center, but onlookers can safely watch from a distance.
Nearby geological research facilities provide education about the
volcano’s role in forming Central America’s geography. The site features a
full-service visitors center with a cafe. A nearby crater filled with water
(Lake Botas) offers plentiful hiking trails that connect to the mountain as
well.
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Beach with Mount Pelée in background.
MOUNT PELÉE, MARTINIQUE.
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Pelée, Martinique
The French Island of Martinique in the Caribbean is home to a
sleepy volcano called Mount Pelée. Its last big eruption was in 1902; that was
a devastating deluge that destroyed the nearby town of Saint-Pierre.
For the past century, the only evidence of activity comes from
Pelée’s warm springs; otherwise, it’s a calm and relaxing Caribbean vacation
spot. Marked trails lead off from parking lots at the base of the mountain
area, which you can follow to the summit. There, you can witness witness the
dramatic drop to the Caribbean sea below.
If you are looking for a guided tour or some additional
information about the volcano or its history, you can visit the Franck Perret
museum, the regional volcano center in Morne-Rouge, or the Geosciences
Discovery and Research Center.
Another traveler’s tip for Martinique is to schedule a side trip
to one of its many caves, including those near Mount Pelée. These caves are
often reachable from the surrounding sea, and snorkelers can swim right in
under a canopy of bats above the shimmering water.
8-Mount
Batur, Bali
This Indonesian excursion requires a moderate level of physical
activity, as it’s a two-and-a-half hour hike to reach the mountaintop.
Summiting, however, is well worth the effort. The entire area is volcanic, and
Mount Batur is noted for the pronounced caldera (or collapsed top) at its peak,
and secondary caldera that contains several villages. Tourism is a prominent
industry around here, due to the beautifully lush jungle and relative ease of
access to the volcano. Since the area is prone to jungle humidity, several
tours leave as early as 3 a.m., which allows optimal viewing of the surrounding
area before the dense afternoon fog settles in.
9-Krakatoa,
Indonesia
An easy day trip from neighboring Jakarta, Krakatoa is known for a
devastating 19th-century eruption. In 1883, more than 36,000 people living on
Java, Sumatra, and other surrounding islands died from the force of the
explosion and the tsunamis that resulted.
Today, the volcano is docile and is the center of a thriving
eco-tourism industry in Indonesia. Day trips and longer excursions are offered,
and many include side trips with swimming and snorkeling around Rakata Island,
the volcano’s home. To reach the top of Krakatoa, your guide will take your
through the dense jungle at its base, which slowly thins as you make your way
up its slope. Note that multi-day excursions require overnight camping on the
volcano, which is also arranged by the tour providers.
10-Mount
Kilauea, Hawaii
The most popular of any accessible volcano, Mount Kilauea receives
over three million visitors each year – and for a good reason. It’s not a huge
volcano by any means, but for over 30 years Kilauea has been emitting
slow-moving lava flows that are famously mesmerizing.
Located on the island of Hawaii, Kilauea is in the Hawaii
Volcanoes National Park and is only 15 miles from sister volcano Mauna Loa.
Kilauea is the most active volcano in the world, but it is also the easiest to
approach, and its slow gurgling makes it fairly safe as long as you take
precautions. Visitors can walk across the caldera, peeking at the churning lava
300 feet below, or watch the slow oozing magma as it rolls toward the sea.
And Hawaii is, of course, a land that has so much to offer
visitors: from pristine beaches to the diversity of its eight main islands. The
volcanic soil is one of the building blocks of the famous Kona coffee, and
visitors can enjoy a lively luau after their hike!
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