The 14 Best Volcanoes National Park Tours

1.Half-Day Mukungwa River Canoe Trip from Musanze

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · from $75Our pick

Spend about six hours canoeing near Musanze with Kingfisher Journeys, mostly on the calm Mukungwa River and around the Twin Lakes area. Guides such as Eve, Yves, Sharon, and Eloi have led trips praised for safety, bird knowledge, and friendly instruction. Expect rural views, small rapids, and a wet ride.

“We had a lovely tour with a lot of bird watching and a perfect weather. Benjamin was great and the atmosphere was charming”

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2.1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $360Top rated

Leave Kigali at 4:30 am for Volcanoes National Park, where a ranger briefing leads into a two-to-five-hour gorilla trek. Your private driver-guide handles the road, lunch and return transfer. Permit costs are extra, and gorilla trekking is limited to ages 15 and older.

“I had the privilege of going on a Gorilla Trek today with John as my guide, and it was an absolutely flawless experience from start to finish!”

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3.Rwanda Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 1 day · from $260

Leave Kigali at 4:30am for Volcanoes National Park, where a guide and trackers lead you to a mountain gorilla family for up to one hour. Expect a 30-minute to several-hour hike, volcano views, lunch, and a Rwandan culture visit before returning to Kigali.

“This was one of the most incredible experiences of my entire life. From start to finish, it was an amazing day. My driver contacted me the day before and picked me up promptly at 4:30am. Mico was the best tour guide I've had, and I highly recommend him for a safe, informative, and enjoyable excursion. After driving for 2.5 hours, we arrived at the visitor's centre where you receive complementary coffee and the trek briefing. After, you drive to the starting point of the hike. Porters are available to carry your bags, and my guide Felicien was knowledgable and overall great company. The trek itself is beautiful. Good hiking boots…”

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4.Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · from $299

Leave Kigali at 4:30 a.m. with driver-guide John for Volcanoes National Park. After a briefing in Kinigi, a park ranger leads your 2 to 8 hour trek to mountain gorillas. Transport, water, and Kigali transfers are included, but check if your $1,500 permit is covered.

“I did not complete the activity due to lack of clarification. I am awaiting a refund.”

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5.5 Days Volcanoes National park and Lake Kivu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $6,500

This private five-day Rwanda trip pairs Kigali, Volcanoes National Park, and Lake Kivu. Your driver-guide handles the road travel, with gorilla and golden monkey treks, Ibyiwacu village, the Ellen DeGeneres Campus, sunset boating, and midrange stays included. Pickup and airport drop-off are available.

“My friends and I had a wonderful trip indeed! It was fun and we had a good experience with Shalom safaris! Good car, smooth drive, and hiking bisoke was not easy but seeing the final step at crater lake you feel the victory!!! Thanks shalom Read more”

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6.1 Day Gorilla trekking volcanoes national park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $2,699

Leave Kigali at 4:00 am for a private 4x4 trip to Volcanoes National Park. Spend about four hours tracking endangered mountain gorillas, then visit Gorilla Guardians Village. Your permit, guide, driver, lunch, snacks, water, and hotel transfers are included.

“Extraordinary activity with a very competent team, including driver, guide, trackers, etc. A once in a lifetime experience.”

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7.5 Days Akagera and Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $6,750

Spend five days with a private guide exploring Kigali, Akagera National Park, and Volcanoes National Park. Visit the Genocide Memorial, take a Lake Rwanyakazinga boat safari, track mountain gorillas, and see golden monkeys. Accommodation, meals, transport, entrance fees, and guiding are included.

“I just had the most amazing experience with Shalom Safari visiting Akagera National Park and Nyungwe National Park! Seriously, they know how to create unforgettable adventures. The scenery in Akagera was stunning, and the wildlife sightiRead more”

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8.One Day Private Gorillas Tracking in Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $359

Leave Kigali at 4:00 am for Volcanoes National Park, then trek through mountain forest to spend one hour with a gorilla family. Your private trip includes an air-conditioned vehicle, lunch, bottled water, and an English or French-speaking guide. Gorilla permits cost extra.

“Expectations were exceeded! Tour guides are so well prepared to share safety instructions and Gorillas info, my tour guide/driver, John, he provided me with some background of the Gorillas and had a good talk during the trip, he was so nice and friendly and as well provided some suggestions and tips to keep spending a good time in Rwanda.”

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9.Full day Mt. Bisoke hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $330

Set out from Kigali before dawn for a private, full-day volcano hike with transport, lunch, water, taxes, and activity-fee help included. Mt. Bisoke is the main choice, but you can ask about Muhabura or Gahinga. Guides including Ben, Celine, Fabrice, and Omar have handled past trips.

“What a beautiful country! The loveliness just built on the drive from Kigali to the volcanoes, and we loved the Bisoke hike. It is challenging but very rewarding, and we felt incredibly spoiled by our hosts and guides. The mists high up on the volcano felt just right. The trip made for a memorable welcome to Rwanda.”

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10.Bisoke Summit Trek, Crater Lake 1 Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 12 hours · from $260

Leave Kigali at 4:30 AM for Mount Bisoke, where a guide leads you through farmland, forest, and volcanic terrain to a crater lake at the summit. Expect muddy sections, high altitude, and about six hours of hiking. Guides have included Rando, with driver Joel praised for smooth problem-solving.

“Journée très agréable, organisation parfaite, guides et porteurs au top, paysages magnfiques. Activité à recommander.”

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11.A day trip _ Mount Bisoke Hike Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $357

Join Usalama Tours Rwanda for an early pickup from Kigali and a guided climb of Mount Bisoke. Guide Darius leads you through forest and bamboo zones, with snacks, lunch, coffee, tea, and a banana beer tasting at a local village. Expect mud, cold air, insects, and a serious final climb.

“Had a great experience! Highly recommend it to anyone who wants to do something different to just seeing the gorillas. The hike is challenging towards the end, but very manageable. Darius is a great guide! Very engaging and I really enjoyed our discussions. I have learnt a lot about the country and its culture. A must if you are in Rwanda.”

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12.1-Day Bisoke Volcano Hiking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $570

Leave Kigali at 4:00 am for Mount Bisoke in Volcanoes National Park. Vazquez Tours & Travel provides a private 4x4, driver-guide, permit, lunch, water, porter, and park support. Expect a steep 6 to 8-hour round trip, muddy conditions in rain, and a crater lake at the summit.

“Working in Kigali, I was treating myself to a day trip out, so a Bisoke hike seemed just right.”

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13.One Day Mount Bisoke Hike Adventure Tour in Volcanoes Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $550

Travel from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park in a 4x4, then hike Mount Bisoke to its crater lake at 3,711 metres. Rwagasabo Safaris provides permits, an English or French-speaking guide, transport, and an African meal. Serge may handle arrangements for private groups.

“It was a beautiful hike, although well the mountain has a lot of mud. The views are great especially the summit crater lake. It’s the biggest in the mountain ranges. And it’s not as difficult as other mountains in the area.”

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14.1 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Rwanda Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $2,675

Leave Kigali before dawn with Hope Tours Africa, drive to Volcanoes National Park, and hike 2 to 6 hours to a gorilla family. A park ranger briefing, one hour with the gorillas, lunch at Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel, and a private return ride are included. Guides may include Fred or Eric.

“I didn't have enough time to do a lot of tourism activities, but Eric was very professional to make a very special package for me. First, I went to the Gorillas Trekking, even when I had just arrived from my trip. The activity was amazing. The road Read more”

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