2-Day Mount Bisoke Volcano Hike & Golden Monkey Trekking

2-Day Mount Bisoke Volcano Hike & Golden Monkey Trekking

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Rwanda ⏱ 2 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Mount Bisoke (Virunga Mountains)
This 2-day adventure takes you to Volcanoes National Park for a mix of hiking, wildlife, and conservation. Enjoy a Mount Bisoke hike through rainforest and volcanic slopes to a stunning crater lake at the summit with breathtaking views. Continue with golden monkey trekking in bamboo forest to observe these playful primates in their natural habitat. Visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund before returning to Kigali.

Route

Start Mount Bisoke (Virunga Mountains) (Day 1)
Day 2 Volcanoes National Park → Golden Monkey Trekking → Kigali
End Mount Bisoke (Virunga Mountains)

Tour Features

Day 1: Kigali → Volcanoes National Park → Mount Bisoke Day 2: Volcanoes National Park → Golden Monkey Trekking → Kigali

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Mount Bisoke (Virunga Mountains)
  • Duration: 2 days
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Classic Resort Lodge
Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included) Drinks not included
2
No accommodation
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Kigali → Volcanoes National Park → Mount Bisoke
Morning 🏨Classic Resort Lodge 🍽Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Your adventure begins with an early 4:30 AM pickup from your hotel in Kigali, followed by a scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park for the unforgettable Mount Bisoke hike. After a briefing at the park headquarters, begin your trek through lush rainforest, bamboo forests, and volcanic landscapes. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking scenery and opportunities to spot unique birdlife. Reaching the summit rewards you with spectacular views of the beautiful crater lake. After the hike, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2 Volcanoes National Park → Golden Monkey Trekking → Kigali
Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
After an early breakfast, head to Volcanoes National Park for an exciting golden monkey trekking experience. Enjoy walking through the bamboo forest as you search for these playful and rare primates found only in the Virunga Mountains. After the trek, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to learn more about gorilla conservation, research, and Rwanda's incredible wildlife heritage. Later, enjoy lunch before driving back to Kigali, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport.

Rates

From: $650 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

No upcoming group dates found in database (group_climbs).

Inclusions

Included
  • Park fees
  • (For non-residents)
  • All activities
  • (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation
  • (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation
  • (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals
  • (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking wate

Exclusions

Not included
  • Porterage
  • Rescue fee
  • Climbing gear
  • International flights
  • (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
  • (Tipping guideline US$25.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items
  • (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals
  • (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Mount Bisoke (Virunga Mountains)

End: Mount Bisoke (Virunga Mountains)

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

Offered By

USD Safari Tours
USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 • 1600 reviews