Volcano Hiking & Springs
Duration: 3 Hours
Food: N/A
Energy Level: Strenuous and Challenging
Journey to the red hot heart of Santorini by hiking along the volcanic landscape, and cool off in the springs.
Shore Thing Highlights
Board a traditional caique boat for a quick cruise to Nea Kameni, a volcanic island in the center of Santorini's caldera
Over layers of ash and lava fragments, a guide will take you on a hike where you’ll reach the spectacular rim of the island's crater
Sail to Palea Kameni, a nearby island, to swim in cool thermal springs and soak up volcanic minerals
Start your volcanic venture on a traditional caique boat headed to Nea Kameni, an active volcanic island for a once-in-a-lifetime hike in the center of Santorini’s Cycladic caldera. With a guide, you will incline over thick layers of ash and lava fragments to a spectacular rim around the island’s crater. After working up a sweat, sail to nearby Palea Kameni for a revitalizing swim in geothermal springs for a restorative dip in the cool-water pools.
Need to know
Sailors should be in good physical condition to participate
Sailors with back/neck, cardiac conditions, or respiratory conditions should not select this Shore Thing
This Shore Thing is not suitable for pregnant Sailors
Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
Sailors must wear suitable clothing and footwear for this activity (hiking, biking, trekking, rappelling, ziplining, yoga, etc.)
Shaded areas are very limited — it is strongly encouraged to wear hats, sunglasses, and reef-safe sunscreen
Sailors must swim several minutes in open water in order to reach the volcanic hot springs
Use of ladder to get in/out of vessel is required
The smell of sulfur and heat can be strong while on the volcano and swimwear may change color due to the orange-colored water
Approximately 40-minute walk to the crater over uneven ground, loose volcanic rocks, and an incline
This Shore Thing is weather dependent
Sailors booked on Shore Things through Virgin Voyages do not need to book a tender ride
Tender rides can add up to 30 minutes each way to the duration of a Shore Thing — please plan accordingly
The natural springs feature cooler water temperatures — they are not hot springs
This Shore Thing ends at the old port where you can take the cable car up to Fira town where you'll have free time to explore (tickets included)
This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria