A Volcano Hiking Adventure

We had an amazing time hiking this with Adrienne. He is very knowledgeable as he has been doing this hike since he was 11! My husband and I are very fit and just finished a trip out west where we hiked 70 miles over a week. This was harder than any hike we have ever done but rewarding once you make it! I had to throw out my clothes and shoes because I was so muddy. The people on the ship were surprised and impressed! My husband is 67 and I am 62. Make sure you are up to the challenge. This is not for the faint of heart!

This is a strenuous climb where at any given time during the climb we were using all four limbs. It’s amazing! It’s rewarding! But it’s all uphill, it’s hot and it’s long! If this is within your physical capabilities try it!!! It was an excursion we had wanted to try for years but was never on the docket, whoever we sailed with. When we did get the chance it was more than we thought it would be! We loved it!!!

This is a tough 6 miles hike/rock scramble (3 miles up/ 3 miles back down) through tropical forest to the top of a extinct volcano caldera. Definitely need to be physically fit, dress appropriately- at a minimum, workout clothes & sneakers/hiking boots- and bring water to fully enjoy. But the guides are knowledgeable, the jungle terrain is serene, and the view from the top is awesome. Scrambling up and down rocks was a blast. Really enjoyable but not for young children and not for those with mobility concerns. Highly recommend if you love to hike.

It was an awesome hike with only 3 people. They are not kidding when they say this is strenuous. It is a good thing I am in shape. Great guide. Provided water, juice, and snacks. Provided great history on the way to the hike.

This was a brutal hike. Up for 2.5 hours with very few stops. Not much time for photos, either. It was muddy and a lot of scrambling over large rocks. The guide kept telling us to hurry up. Didn't spend much time at the top. We were in the clouds, so the view was not great. The trip down was not much easier. Total of 4.5 hours. We are mid 50's and in decent shape. We were fine, but slow. The 30 somethings with us had no problems. My quads hurt for days afterwards!

this was amazing but I must confess it was a whole lot more difficult than I thought it would be. they're not lying about it being extreme. the view at the top with the clouds coming in over the opposite peak was breathtaking. be aware though that the beginning is thru a rain forest and if it rains (it did for us) the trail becomes very slippery and more treacherous.

Amazing trek through the jungle, and a great hard technical climb with a fantastic guide, Adrienne has been climbing since age 11 and he takes the scientists through the jungle, he knows horticulture and brought fresh squeezed frozen sour orange juice that was delicious. From meet up to drop off, great experience 👍👍

We're an active family with 2 teens with probably above average conditioning, but not athletes. The hike was through very tough but gorgeous terrain. Lots of wet tree roots and slippery rocks. If it had rained it would have made it nearly impossible. There are parts of the trail where you are quite literally using your hands and feet in order to climb nearly vertical slopes. Despite the challenging nature of the trek, and indeed because of it, we found it to be an extremely rewarding experience. Our guide was awesome. He set a brisk pace but stopped frequently to ensure the entire group was with us. He even lugged a huge bottle of lemonade and some homemade bread to top with us so we could regain some energy before descending back down. I would highly recommend taking this tour if you are an avid hiker and love being out in a tropical rain forest. However, if you have little kids or if you are not in decent shape, or if there is wet weather, I would think twice about taking this on.

This is listed as a tough hike and it is! It is worth it though. You climb about 2100 ft of elevation change. The 1st part is a path, then it goes to climbing roots, then some rocks at the top. It was worth it for sure!

It was great !! Thank you to the guide Hilton !! He sets a comfortable pace and makes sure no one is left behind. The view !!

This is noted as a strenuous hike. Be SURE to take plenty of water. We took 2 bottles each which was not enough for my partner. The jungle was beautiful but the pace was a little fast to look at everything since you had to constantly watch your footing. The trail had a fairly steep incline and there is quite a bit of climbing by pulling up on roots and boulders. One person had hiked the in/out across the Grand Canyon and said this was harder. My partner got dehydrated so I went back to wait with him. As he felt better we decided to go on. It was easier going at our own pace and we eventually caught up. Going down was harder on him than going up and one of the guides stayed behind and walked back with him - about 3 and a half miles. Overall, I enjoyed it and it was quite a feeling of accomplishment. My partner liked it too, he would just be better prepared with water next time. I recommend it for anyone who enjoys hiking and wants a challenge. I am a 71 year-old female.

The guides were great and so much fun!! This hike is definitely not for everyone. We had 4 people drop out in the first 30 min. But the view from the top is totally worth it!! Loved every minute!!