Mount Etna Excursion at Maximum Altitude Departure from Catania
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Our tour of Mount Etna takes you to the maximum altitude allowed, up to 3000-3400 meters, for an authentic experience away from the most tourist routes. With a 4-5 hour trek, you will walk over active craters, closely observing the fumaroles and degassing of the volcano top. We will reach an altitude of 2500 meters with the cable car (ticket to be paid separately on site), and then continue on foot between lunar landscapes and breathtaking views of Sicily. The route also includes a visit to a lava flow cave, a unique opportunity to discover the underground formations shaped by eruptions. Groups limited to 10 people, equipment provided and a perfect experience for true hiking enthusiasts. An intense adventure, reserved for those who want to experience Etna in its wildest and most spectacular essence.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Hiking poles, hiking jackets and shoes, helmets, backpack
What's not
- Lunch
- Anything not reported as included
- Cable car ticket to buy on site (50€)
Itinerary
Once you reach the cable car, you will pay the ticket (50€) to be paid in logo. The cable car will take us on the summit crater route.
The summit craters of Etna represent the beating heart of the most active volcano in Europe. During our trek, we will reach the maximum altitude allowed, between 3000 and 3400 meters, to walk on unique volcanic terrain and closely observe the active craters. Here the landscape is lunar, dominated by lava flows, fumaroles and intense degassing activities. The energy of the volcano manifests itself in all its strength, giving an authentic and unforgettable experience. From above, the view sweeps across Sicily, up to the Aeolian Islands on the clearest days. An adventure reserved for trekking and mountain lovers, to experience Etna in its purest essence.
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
- Appointment on Mount Etna at Rifugio Sapienza.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Etnarock
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
How it compares in Italy, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 20% 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 377 of 736.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Italy, outside the cities
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