Standing on a volcano is one of the few travel experiences that puts a date on a place — these mountains made the continents and are still rewriting them. Find walk-up craters, ice-capped giants and lava-glow night hikes below.
Sulphur dioxide can flare without warning — heed posted vog advisories and stay upwind of vents.
Stiff hiking boots only — running shoes don't survive a day on fresh lava.
Activity changes weekly. Always check the official volcano-observatory page before you go.
Active volcanoes look unforgettable at dawn — start in the dark, summit at sunrise.