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A group of hikers on a rocky mountain with steam rising from the ground. 1
A person hiking in a rocky terrain with a blue walking stick. 2
A river of molten lava flowing through a volcanic landscape. 3
A volcanic mountain with a clear sky. 4
A volcanic landscape with yellow lichen and steam rising from the ground. 5
By ETNA BLAZE S.A.S. di Dario Fazio & C.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €70 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • An expert volcanology guide will tell you all the secrets of Mount Etna
    • Drone video of your experience
    • You will explore the summit craters of Mount Etna
    • The tour includes gear support if needed

Activity location

    • Catania
    • Catania, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, 95030 Nicolosi CT, Italia | We'll let you know the meeting point the day before the excursion
    • Nicolosi, Sicilia, Italy

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etna summit craters hike

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

The hike starts at 10:00 a.m.

Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€70.00 x 1 Adult€70.00
Total
Price is €70.00
Until Thu, 10 Sept

Etna summit crater hike with hotel pickup

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Hotel pick-up will take place at 7:30 AM in order to start the hike at 10:30 AM.
Cable car fare to be paid on site

Starting time: 07:30
Price details
€115.00 x 1 Adult€115.00
Total
Price is €115.00
Until Thu, 10 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Licensed volcano guide
  • Inclusions
    Trekking gear (helmet, shoes, socks, jacket, backpack)
  • Inclusions
    Insurance
  • Inclusions
    Drone video
  • Exclusions
    Lunch box and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Cable car and 4x4 bus ticket (€82)

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Children under 9 years, People diving up to 24 hours prior, People over 287 lbs (130 kg), People with altitude sickness, People with heart problems, People with mobility impairments, People with respiratory issues, People with vertigo, 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.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • The hike to the summit craters of Etna is a unique experience that will take you to the heart of the highest active volcano in Europe, amidst lunar landscapes, breathtaking views, and direct contact with the force of nature.

    Departure is from Rifugio Sapienza, on the south side of Mount Etna, the meeting point with the licensed volcanology guide. After an initial briefing on the itinerary and safety conditions, you board the Etna cable car, which allows you to comfortably reach an altitude of 2500 metres, already offering splendid views of the lava flows and the Sicilian coast.

    From here, the adventure continues aboard off-road vehicles that cross a spectacular volcanic environment up to an altitude of 2,850 metres. This stretch allows you to get a close look at extinct craters, recent lava flows, and a landscape shaped by the latest eruptions.

    Once you reach the starting altitude of the trek, the hike towards the summit area begins. The route runs over volcanic terrain, black sands, and lava slag, accompanied by the guide who will explain the geological history of Mount Etna, its most important eruptions, and the characteristics of the area. The trekking leads up to about 3,300 metres, near the summit craters, where you can admire an extraordinary landscape of smoke, intense colours, and 360-degree views that range from the inland mountains to the sea.

    The descent takes an alternative and fascinating route, passing by the evocative Barbagallo craters, which offer a further perspective on the volcanic activity and morphology of Mount Etna. This section allows you to have a total experience, crossing different and always spectacular environments.

    After the downhill trekking, we return in the direction of the cable car station, and then descend again to Rifugio Sapienza, the final point of the hike.

    An intense and exciting experience, designed for those who want to discover Etna in all its grandeur, accompanied by expert guides and enriched by unforgettable views and, on request, drone video footage to take home a truly special memory.

    Departure time: 10:30 to accommodate customers arriving by AST bus from Catania

    Included in the tour:

    • Licensed volcano guide
    • Insurance
    • Technical gear (shoes, helmet, jacket, backpack)
    • Drone video of the experience

    Not included in the tour:

    • Cable car and 4x4 ticket (€82)
    • packed lunch
    • bring a buff to cover your airways

    Duration 5-6 hours
    Difficulty: medium
    Departure-arrival: Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza

Location

Activity location

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    • Catania
    • Catania, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, 95030 Nicolosi CT, Italia | We'll let you know the meeting point the day before the excursion
    • Nicolosi, Sicilia, Italy