Volcano at sunrise
Start at two in the morning, reach the rim for sunrise and eggs boiled in the steam vents.
First light
Guided sunrise treks, hidden waterfalls and white water days, led by guides who grew up on these slopes.
Summit 3,726 mScroll to climb
We have been walking these mountains since we were kids carrying water for our parents. Now we carry headlamps, hot tea and a small stove, and we take you up in the dark so you can watch the whole island wake up beneath your feet.
Pick your mountain
Six trips, from a gentle river float to a full night on the crater rim. Every group is small and every guide is local.
Crater night camp
Two days and a night on the rim, with the glow of the crater beside your tent.
Three waterfalls
A jungle loop to three falls, with a swim under each one and lunch in a farmer's hut.
Canyon falls
Wade, scramble and slide down a hidden canyon that only floods with light at noon.
Rapids run
Twelve kilometres of grade three water, two waterfalls to jump and a very wet lunch.
Slow river float
A lazy afternoon drifting between rice terraces, perfect for families and tired legs.
3,726metres above the sea at the summit
14years leading people up in the dark
22guides, all from the villages below
6hikers per guide, never more
The climb, hour by hour
This is the sunrise trek as we walk it most mornings. Scroll and follow the headlamps up the mountain.
Basecamp tea
Ginger tea, headlamps on and a short talk about the path ahead.
Through the pines
The steady part. Cool air, soft needles underfoot and a sky full of stars.
Across the ash
Two steps up, one slide back. Your guide sets a slow rhythm and you follow it.
The crater rim
Steam rises from the vents. Breakfast eggs go in to cook while the sky turns pink.
Sunrise at the top
The sun comes up over the next island and the whole valley lights up below you.
Earn the swim
Then jump in
Every trek ends near cold water. After six hours on the mountain, the plunge pool feels like a gift.
Go at your pace
Slow river float
Three hours drifting past rice fields. Kids from six years old are welcome.
Waterfall picnic
A flat forest walk to one easy fall, a long swim and lunch on the rocks.
Rice terrace walk
Morning light, farmers at work and coffee in a family kitchen at the end.
Hot spring evening
A short walk to natural pools heated by the volcano, under the stars.
Three waterfalls
A jungle loop with three swims and a few muddy climbs between them.
Rapids run
Grade three water with a safety kayak alongside the whole way.
Golden ridge hike
A long grassy ridge with the volcano in view every step of the way.
Canyon falls
Wading and scrambling through a narrow canyon with ropes where needed.
Volcano at sunrise
A night start, a steep ash climb and the best breakfast view on the island.
Crater night camp
Sleep on the rim and watch the crater glow through the night.
Two summit traverse
Two volcanoes in three days, camping by a crater lake in between.
Big water day
Grade four rapids for paddlers who have rafted before and want more.
No shortcutsSunriseSweatSummit
Muddy boots, full hearts
Save your spot on the mountain
Tell us which trip and when. A guide will write back with pickup times, what to bring and the weather for your day.