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Catania: Mount Etna Adventurous Hiking Tour with Equipment

By Etna Guide Tours
9.2 out of 10
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Free cancellation available
Price is €75 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore Mount Etna volcano on an off-the-beaten-path hike
  • Admire incredible views of the volcanic landscape and Ionian Sea
  • Learn about geology and volcanoes in an interesting and fun way
  • All safety equipment included: trekking shoes, poles, helmets, windproof jackets
  • Scenic descent through volcanic sand channels

Activity location

    • Catania
    • Catania, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Catania
    • Catania, Sicilia, Italy

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Catania: Mount Etna Adventurous Hiking Tour with Equipment
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English
Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€75.00 x 1 Adult€75.00
Total
Price is €75.00

What's included, what's not

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    Certified hiking guide
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    Windproof jacket
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    Safety helmet
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    Trekking poles
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    Trekking shoes
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    Return transfer from Catania
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    Guided excursion on Mount Etna
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    Insurance coverage
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    Hotel pickup service
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    Food and drinks

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Oversize luggage, Unaccompanied minors
  • Not suitable for: People over 264 lbs (120 kg), People with heart problems, People with mobility impairments, People with respiratory issues, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Set off from Piazza Stesicoro in the heart of Catania at 8:30 AM and travel by minibus towards Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano. Along the way, stop at a charming village on the volcano’s slopes for a coffee break and the chance to pick up local snacks such as arancini or a Sicilian parmigiana sandwich.
Begin the hike at approximately 1,970 metres above sea level and head towards the Silvestri Craters at around 2,000 metres. From there, venture off the beaten track to the Barbagallo Crater, born from the July 2001 eruption, and ascend to roughly 2,400 metres. At this altitude, take in the breathtaking panoramic views of Valle del Bove — the grandest caldera on Mount Etna — and pause for a well-deserved lunch break surrounded by volcanic scenery.
At around 1:15 PM, begin the descent along a completely different route. Walk through Grotta Pitagora, a fascinating natural lava tube, and experience an exciting dash across volcanic sand channels. After a short break at the Etna Sud tourist station, return to Catania by late afternoon.
This tour is designed for adventurous hikers who are comfortable with moderate physical challenges and enjoy long walks in nature. A certified hiking guide accompanies the group throughout the entire experience.

Location

Activity location

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    • Catania
    • Catania, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Catania
    • Catania, Sicilia, Italy