Are volcano tours safe?
Are volcano tours safe? Volcanic eruptions can cause toxic gases and unstable grounds. Don't book a trip with an unregistered tour guide. In some places, helicopter and plane tours will still take tourists out to see active volcanoes, despite authority warnings. Do not put yourself in danger.
What not to do in a volcano?
IF YOU ARE UNDER A VOLCANO WARNING:
- Limit your time outdoors and use a dust mask or cloth mask as a last resort if you must be outside.
- Avoid areas downwind and river valleys downstream of the volcano.
- Take temporary shelter from volcanic ash in the location where you are.
Is Iceland volcano tour worth it?
It is interesting and unique to be able to descend into a extinct volcano. The tour, comprising a hike to the volcano, descent and about 30 minutes inside, is all as expected. If anything I was slightly underwhelmed, but perhaps I had read too much marketing material on the trip.