Etna Active Craters

Experience duration: about 5/6 hours
Route length: 8 km
Altitude min-max: 3300 m – 1900 m
Altitude difference: Positive + 500 m, Negative – 500 m (Hiking)
Difficulty: 4 stars

Price: 62 euro Guide and Material + 78 euro Cable Car + 4×4 Unimog

Ready for the excursion that everyone wants to do in Sicily!

PRICE includes CABLE CAR and GUIDE!!!

Attention cable car ticket included!!!

Mt.Etna Summit Hike :Welcome to the thrilling adventure of Hiking to the Summit Craters of Mount Etna! Give yourself the opportunity to explore one of the most active volcanoes in the world, the majestic Mount Etna.

Unique Experience at the Active Craters of Mount Etna

Join us for an unforgettable experience, led by local experts and specialized guides. Our treks to the Summit Craters of Mount Etna offer a complete immersion in the beauty and history of this extraordinary volcano.

Why Choose Our Treks?

Experienced Guides: Our team of local guides is passionate and knowledgeable about the area, ready to share stories and secrets of Mount Etna.
Unique Itineraries: We offer carefully selected routes to provide breathtaking views and the opportunity to explore active craters and unique volcanic landscapes.

Excursion Programm Mt.Etna Summit Hike :

Meeting point: Into Etna point located in Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza (Etna South)
Starting of the excursion : 1900 mt with Cable car we will reach 2500mt of altitude

Reach an altitude of 2,500 meters by cable car and climb the volcano on foot to the base of the summit craters at 3000

meters, from where you can admire their volcanic activity. To deepen your understanding of the phenomena
volcanic, the trekking continues downhill to the theater of the eruption 2002-2003, offering a close look
to its beautiful craters and the visit of a lava flow tunnel.
The itinerary continues with the view on the highest edge of the Valle del Bove, allowing you to appreciate the
The excursion ends with the return, by cable car, to the square of Rifugio Sapienza.

BANNER
The alpine and volcanological guides are the only figures allowed to conduct on active volcanoes pursuant to
of the L.R. 28 of 6/4/96

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Trekking aimed at medium trained hikers, accustomed to moving on heterogeneous terrain.
It is a good practice and correct for your own safety and the whole group of participants to know your own health conditions and make them present to the Guide, especially if they are related to heart problems, respiratory issue, osteo-articular, epileptic and vertigo.
At the discretion of the guide, excursions may be changed or interrupted if weather conditions, environmental causes, or any volcanic risk, can represent a source of danger.

The excursion is forbidden to people with heart problems and respiratory problems.

What to Expect

Our treks vary in duration and difficulty to cater to all needs. From panoramic hikes to admire the sunrise or sunset, to more challenging adventures towards active craters, each trek is designed to provide unforgettable experiences.

First Safety of the Group:

We offer a experience only for small group: 1 guide for 12 people no more, we believe that in order to provide a better service, for security reasons and to have a more direct relation with you customers, we have given this ourselves this rule. We ensure you, you will appreciate!!!

Book Your Mt.Etna Summit Hike now!!!

Don’t miss the chance to have a unique experience at the Summit Craters of Mount Etna. Book your trek with us and let yourself be transported on a journey through the magnificence of this extraordinary volcano.

Other Etna Summit Excursion available:

Summit Crater Etna 3350 by E-bike:https://intoetna.com/en/tours/summit-crater-etna-3350/

Etna Summit tour 2700 by E-bike:https://intoetna.com/en/prodotto/etna-summit-tour/

TRAVEL PERIOD

May – December

MEETING POINT

Into Etna point: Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza (Etna South) 8:30/8:45 am

DURATION OF THE EXCURSION

5/6 hours roughly

WHAT TO BRING

Sunglasses (sporty one if possible to protect from gusts of wind and volcanic sand), snacks, water 1,5 liter, Neck-warmer(highly recommended)

RECOMMENDED CLOTHING

Long technical trousers, sweatshirt, high trekking shoes (mandatory), high socks(mandatory),Boot gaiter(recommended)

PARTICIPANTS

10 people Min up to a maximum of 15 people per guide.

For groups of more than 15 people contact Into Etna.

MINIMUM AGE

8 years old

WHAT IS INCLUDED

Volcano Guide	K-way, Hiking poles, Backpack
TICKETS CABLE CAR

ON REQUEST

Hotel pick-up and drop-off service with additional charge(Communicate when booking)

trekking shoes euros 8 (please let us know your size and measurements when booking)HIGH HIKING SHOES ARE MANDATORY

ATTENTION

Communicate during the booking phase, in the notes, the presence of allergies, food intolerances or specific dietary regimes. Also communicate a second useful preferential date.

Depending on the weather conditions or the altitude limit imposed by the authorities that regulate the safety quotas on Etna, the Tour will be confirmed 48 hours before the event. Alternatively, a change of date or a similar tour will be proposed in the duration and services offered.