Yes, you can visit these 5 volcanoes for a thrilling trip

Volcanoes are probably one of the most intriguing and mystical creations of nature. There’s nothing more thrilling and exciting travel experience than visiting a volcano. Being a popular form of geotourism for centuries, volcanic attractions in the world have been drawing adventure enthusiasts for a long time now. Our planet is dotted with some incredible active volcanoes which are safe to visit and one can hike, climb or camp nearby.

Here is a list of some popular volcano attractions that offer a unique and rewarding travel experience.

A beautiful plateau town in Ecuador, Latacunga features a launch pad for visiting the nearby Cotopaxi, which is an active volcano. This perfect conical-shaped volcano is surrounded by snow-capped peaks dominating the horizon. The volcano features a deep green crater lake which is a sight to behold! The lake trek passes through some incredible rural communities dotted with vibrant indigenous markets.

Tanna Island volcano in Vanuatu (a country in Oceania) is known for being home to the world’s most accessible volcano. One can reach the volcano in less than 10 minutes, from where your car dropped you off. Tourists from all over visit the place to witness violent bursts of red and orange lava which is a prime attraction here. It’s completely safe and absolutely thrilling!

It is one of the most active volcanoes on the planet and has been erupting in Sicily since 1932. Given this, it is also among the most visited volcanoes in the world. Eager tourists and adventure enthusiasts visit here to witness jets of lava which is an exhilarating experience. The place is also known as the Lighthouse of the Mediterranean, because the lava eruptions are visible from far away at night.

Mount Teide on the Canarian island of Tenerife is an active volcano but quite safe to visit. For those who don’t know, Mount Teide is also Spain’s highest peak. The volcano here was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007 for its unique biodiversity.

Mount Mayon is an active stratovolcano named after the legendary princess-heroine Daragang Magayon. If you ask an artist to draw a volcano, they’d sketch something resembling the Mayon volcano as it’s flawlessly symmetrical and the most perfect volcano (in terms of shape) in the world! The region was declared a national park in 1938 and it’s a challenging trek to the top.