About
Hike to the edge of an active lava lake, one of earth's few permanent ones.
Why go
- The severe beauty of black lava spills makes the landscape look like you are walking on the Moon surface
- Unforgettable highlight of our trip
- One of the most extraordinary adventures on the planet
Must try
- Walk on solidified lava
- Hike to the edge of a permanent lava lake
- Observe flowing magma and sparks from cones
- Lava tube slip’n’slide
Pro tips
- Camp overnight under the stars at its base
- Hike at sunrise and sunset
- Trek across ancient lava fields under the stars
- Guides make you hike at night due to daytime temps
- Sleep outside, bring a mosquito net
Good to know
- Fragile ground, can fall through crust
- Sulfuric acid belches out, potentially deadly
- Extreme heat, temperatures exceeding 50 degrees celsius
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Rating
4.6 / 5 (333 reviews)