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Etna Trekking High Altitude For Small Groups

5.05 reviewsDay trips

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  • 5–6 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Our multi-language high altitude Etna tour offers a unique and breathtaking experience that will take you to explore one of the most spectacular volcanic landscapes in Sicily. Led by expert local guides. You will have the opportunity to walk on active craters and admire volcanic activity up close. Climb the volcano on foot to the base of the summit craters at 3000m. From here you can admire their volcanic activity. To deepen the understanding of volcanic phenomena, the trek continues to the theater of the 2002-2003 eruption, offering a visit to its splendid craters and a visit to a lava flow tunnel. The itinerary continues with a view of the highest edge of the Bove Valley, allowing you to appreciate the evolutionary history of Etna. Return by cable car. You will be placed in a small group, accompanied by an authorized Volcanological Guide with professionalism and respect for the laws. we carry out a constant assessment of volcanic criticalities.

Inclusions

What's included

  • insurance
  • helmets
  • Volcanological Guide

What's not

  • Cable car

Itinerary

  1. meeting point, from here we will move on foot as a group towards the cable car departure

    15 min

  2. climb to 2500 meters by cable car from where you can admire the Gulf of Catania and the entire southern side of Etna.

    30 min

  3. panoramic point where the guide will let you admire the summit craters, their volcanic activity and the recent lava flows,

    2 hAdmission included

  4. visit to a lava flow tunnel and explanation of the processes that give life to the tunnels.

    1 hAdmission included

  5. overlooking the Valle del Bove with an enchanting view to appreciate and learn about the evolutionary history of the volcano

    1 hAdmission included

  6. return by cable car to the square and end of the tour

    30 min

Cancellation

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

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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
Trip on Top / Official Etna Guides
  • 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
  • The minimum age for this tour is 10 years

How it compares in Italy, outside the cities

  • Its from-price is 60% below the median of the 736 day trips we list in Italy, outside the cities.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 309 of 736.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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