Etna, Summit Craters
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
A trek that allows us to climb to the top of the The highest active volcano in Europe and to listen to the breath of a living mountain. The ascent is carried out by cable car and 4 × 4 minibuses up to an altitude of 2900m in the area of Torre del Filosofo, from here after about 1.5h of uphill walking you will arrive on the edge of the central crater from which you can observe the Bocca Nuova (3250m ), which opened in 1968, probably the most impressive crater. The itinerary could change due to the activity of the volcano or weather conditions
Inclusions
What's included
- The price includes the guide and the equipment (trekking boots, jacket, felapt, helmet). The price of the round-trip cable car and jeep up to 2900mt are excluded
What's not
- Private transportation
Itinerary
The ascent is made by cable car and 4 × 4 minibus up to 2900m in the Torre del Filosofo area, from here after about 1.5h uphill walk you reach the edge of the central Crater from which you can see the Bocca Nuova (3250m ), opened in 1968, probably the most impressive crater. Going around the Bocca Nuova you find yourself on the edge of the Voragine, the heart of the Central Crater and from here going up a steep but short climb to the North East Crater, formed in 1911 and a veritable summit of Etna (3329m). From the top we can wander 360 ° with the eye, and if the day allows it, we can see the Aeolian Islands to the north. From the top we begin the long descent, steep but easy slope of ashes and scoria passing through the volcanic amphitheater of the Valle del Bove, a spectacular caldera of 8km of length and 4km of width, up to return to the station of arrival of the cable car at an altitude of 2500mt .
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- AITNE
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for those with asthma problems
How it compares in Italy, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 44% 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 18 of 736.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Italy, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
