Top 7 Volcanic Destinations of the World

Top 7 Volcanic Destinations of the World

 

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Reunion

Piton de la Fournaise is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. An astonishing lunar landscape, the floor shaped by hardened lava flows, the earth covered in orange and brown scorch marks: climbing up the Piton de la Fournaise reveals strange, stunning, but very accessible scenery. The Plaine des Sables, the Pas de Bellecombe mountain pass, craters and lava flows are just some of the magical places you will never forget.

Italy

Mount Etna - Described as Europe’s tallest and most popular volcano, Mount Etna is still active and spewing ash, fire and lava. Take the adventure tour to the lava-laden waterfall, or climb Mount Etna itself.

Japan

Mount Fuji - Known as the icon of Japan, the active Fuji volcano has a beautiful symmetric cone and for several months in the year its summit is covered with snow. It is the highest mountain in Japan, standing at 3,776 meters and if you plan to climb it, the ascent of the volcano can take 2-3 hours while the descent is around 2-5 hours.

Iceland

Maelifell Volcano - Located on the edge of the Myrdralsjökul Glacier, the Maelifell volcano is a perfectly coned volcano covered in a layer of green moss. It is a very picturesque site with hot springs that are a favourite amongst visitors and locals.

Tanzania

Mount Kilimanjaro - Mostly known as a popular spot for climbers, Mount Kilimanjaro stands at an astonishing 5,895 meters above sea level, making it the highest peak in the African continent as well as the highest freestanding mountain in the world. Despite the towering height, you don’t have to be a professional to reach the peak. Kilimanjaro is an inactive stratovolcano that is situated in the north-eastern Tanzania near the border with Kenya.

Costa Rica

Arenal Volcano - Costa Rica’s most active volcano is located 90 kilometres north-west of San José and last erupted in 1969. At 1,667 metres above sea level, Volcán Arenal overlooks the lake, in which you can enjoy rafting, swimming or bathing in the hot springs.

Philippines

Mayon Volcano - The Mayon Volcano is considered to be perfectly coned due to its symmetrical shape. It is one of the most beautiful and most dangerous volcanoes - with frequent eruptions, Mayon is one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines.