Finding The Best Volcano Vacations

Volcano vacations: fun-filled and exciting! Adventure trips are fun and some people like to go on such trips over and over again. You may be a fun loving and adventurous person and thus you may have gone for the cruises in Alaska or for the freefall skydive in Gananoque. Trad climbing and scaling the Matterhorn is also equally exciting. So what if you have done all this, and want to do something different now. Well, try visiting a volcano. It is quite an experience in itself. Many families visit the volcanoes every year! So it does not take too much of courage!

Santorini Volcano:

This place is located close to Apronnisi and Thirasia islands. These islands were actually a part of this Greek island till 1650 B.C. till a explosion separated them. This is quite a popular tourist spot.

You may need to take a donkey ride or a gondola trip to reach the volcano top. These volcanoes of Santorini are moderately active. There are some other places of interest also like the black beaches of Kamari which is quite famous. You can also go for a short boat ride. There are also many archaeological sites which you can visit.

This is the perfect family vacation spot and you can have a great time with your family here.

Stromboli Volcano:

Stromboli is situated in Italy. This island is present in the Mediterranean Sea and belongs to the Aeolian Islands (a group of volcanic islands). There is a small town situated at its base in spite of the fact that Stromboli is still quite an active volcano. Tourists can stay in this town when they visit this place.

There are guided tours in case you are the adventurous type and want to get to the top of the volcano. Others can visit the Sciara del Fuoco, where an active volcano send out magma into the sea. You can take a guided tour for visiting this place too.

It is quite a thrilling experience to see smoke coming out of the crater. Those who love adventure will love this view. The atmosphere here is different and electrifying and you will have a great time here.

Shiprock Peak Volcano:

This extinct volcano is situated in New Mexico. This place is especially for those who want to avoid the sulfur fumes which come out from the active volcanoes. The peak is situated on the Navajo Indian Reservation. You can get here by the tribal road. You have to get the permission if you wish to get closer to the peak. Climbing the mountain is prohibited.

You can only go till the base of this volcano. The peak is a part of the Four Corners Area tour. A small jeep trail along side the rock is also a great viewing experience.

Halema uma u Volcano:

This place is located on the main Hawaii Island. This is supposed to be the home of "Pele"; the volcano goddess. The volcano is present at the top of Kilauea which is a part of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. You will love this experience whether you are a seasoned hiker or an armchair traveler. There are many outlook platforms and there are about 150 miles of trail. Some of them are accessible through wheelchair.

In case you love biking, get in the volcanic sites through the Crater Rim Trail which is 11 miles. The trail leads to blackened basalt rock. They are then replaced by the flora of tropical rain forest.

There are plenty of non-volcano activities available here. You can enjoy a great vacation with your family here. In case you love adventure, or you love mountain climbing or you are an armchair traveler, a visit to a volcano is just the right thing for you. You can enjoy this exciting travel with your whole family!