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Etna at 3000 meters between craters with drone video

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  • 5 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 3 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Get ready to experience Mount Etna like a true explorer! Start from Rifugio Sapienza and let the cable car take you up to breathtaking altitudes, where a unique trekking adventure begins among ancient lava flows and landscapes that feel truly otherworldly. You’ll walk among side craters, explore a lava flow channel, and reach the Barbagallo craters, all while admiring the majestic Valle del Bove from above. With every step, you’ll get closer to the power and beauty of the volcano, as your volcanological guide shares fascinating insights, secrets, and the millennia-old history of Mount Etna. To make this experience even more special, we’ll create exclusive drone videos dedicated solely to your excursion, giving you a lasting memory to take home. An exciting, safe, and unforgettable adventure—perfect for those seeking nature, adrenaline, breathtaking views, and an experience that will stay with them forever. With this tour, you’ll take home a unique memory of your excursion thanks to a personalized drone video.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Helmet, jacket, backpack
  • Expert volcanology guide

What's not

  • drink and food
  • funivia dell'etna 52€
  • possible pick-up from your hotel (35€)

Itinerary

  1. 1 Transfer by cable car to the highest altitudes to start a breathtaking guided trek through lunar landscapes, lava flows and lateral craters.

    15 min

  2. From an altitude of 2500 you will start the Verone's own trekking, You will explore a lava flow channel, walking on authentic volcanic soils and admiring breathtaking views.

    2 hAdmission included

  3. Lunch break at 3000 altitudes with a view of the majestic Barbagallo craters then the descent begins with a view of the spectacular Valle del Bove. The volcanological guide will reveal the secrets of the volcano and its millennial history. During the adventure we will make videos with drones dedicated exclusively to your excursion, so as to have a unique and personal memory. An exciting, educational and safe experience, perfect for those who love adrenaline, nature, photography and adventure. Don't miss the opportunity to experience Etna in all its power and beauty!

    2 min

  4. Descent on the cable car

    15 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Rifugio Sapienza, near the terrazza dell'etna and the Esagonal. The meeting point will be shared the evening before the excursion.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 30 travellers
Operated by
Etna blaze excursion
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How it compares in Italy, outside the cities

  • Its from-price is 52% below the median of the 736 day trips we list in Italy, outside the cities.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 205 of 736.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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