On its own, Io is easily one of the most mind-blowing places known to astronomers. In orbit around Jupiter, Io is the most volcanically active object in the solar system, featuring lakes of molten silicate lava on the surface. Io’s extreme volcanic nature is due to gravitational forces exerted by Jupiter and two neighboring moons, Europa and Ganymede.
Lots of volcanoes exist on Io, but Loki takes the cake, accounting for 15% of the moon’s total heat expenditure. What’s more, this 200 km volcano is a periodic volcano, meaning its eruptions tend to follow a distinct pattern. Since 2013, Loki has been erupting at roughly 475-day intervals, with eruptions lasting for roughly 160 days.
What Сan You Do Here:
- great and long-lasting tan on the beaches;
- excursions to the edge of the Loki volcano and a group photo on lava background;
- 4 balneological resorts (balnearies, saunas, mud therapy, SPA).
Nearest Tour Dates: flights to Jupiter and its moons take place every week on Mondays.
Tour Duration: from 1 to 4 weeks.
Restrictions:
- for guests wishing to climb Io Volcano, it is necessary to provide cardiologist conclusion on the state of your cardiovascular system when booking this tour;
- Jupiter’s orbit is occasionally affected by electrical storms, which can influence the exact arrival and departure times of shuttles from the local spaceport.