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6 hours
Daily Tour
15 people
English, French, Italian
Enjoy a physical challenge with rewarding views on this guided climb to the top of Etna. Ride the cable car then trek to the summit. Take breaks along the way and capture unique photos of the summit craters.
Meet your guide in Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza. After getting your equipment and enjoying an initial briefing, begin your hike to the top of Mount Etna, which sits at 3,300 meters above sea level.
Take the cable car to quickly reach an altitude of 2,500 meters, then a special 4×4 bus to 2,900 meters, near Torre del Filosofo. Neither the cable car nor the bus is included in the tour price.
From there, start the 2-hour ascent, taking intermediate breaks to enjoy the views during the trek. Walk through the lunar-looking lava fields that will lead you right to the summit of Etna: the highest active volcano in Europe. Admire the peculiar features that characterize the summit area.
Begin the descent through fun sands. Visit Mount Etna’s Barbagallo flank craters and a lava flow channel. Finally, take the cable car downhill again to return to the starting point.
Last update: 03/01/2023
Tour Code: SHWT-IT-0478 |
This excursion is aimed at moderately trained hikers who are comfortable hiking on sandy or uneven terrain
At the guide’s discretion, the excursion may undergo variations in regard to weather conditions, environmental factors, or possible volcanic risks
If the summit craters are forbidden due to the strong volcanic activity, the tour will undergo changes using only the cable car (€30 per person) and continuing on foot up to the maximum altitude
The guide is entitled to stop the excursion for any reason that could compromise safety or physical integrity of an individual or the group
This excursion may be canceled if the minimum number of 4 participants is not reached
Please wear the listed items and bring an extra T-shirt, jacket, backpack (10-20L), water, snacks, and a packed lunch
All guests are covered by insurance
Maximum people in each group about 20
Children under 10 years
Pregnant women
People with back problems
People with heart problems
Wheelchair users
People with vertigo
People with respiratory issues
People with high blood pressure
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Food and drinks
Snacks
Hiking shoes
Sunscreen
Water
Jacket
T-shirt
Long pants
Socks
Daypack
Helmet
Sandals or flip flops
Pets
Shorts
Baby strollers
Luggage or large bags
You can cancel your Tour order within 48 hours before the start of the tour activity for a full refund.
If you cancel your order less than 48 hours before the start date of the Tour Experience, the amount you paid will not be reimbursed.
Any request for changes made less than 48 hours before the start of the Tour experience will not be accepted.
The time base is considered the one of the Tour experience local time.
What is the security of face masks and attendee health during Etna Guided Trekking Tour To Summit Craters In Catania?
Reply: The staff will make temperature check for travelers upon arrival.
What about sanitization during the Etna Guided Trekking Tour To Summit Craters In Catania?
Reply: Both the tour staff and travelers are supplied with hand sanitizer gel; the same sanitization applies to the equipment used during the tour experience.
What about social distancing during the Etna Guided Trekking Tour To Summit Craters In Catania?
Reply: The tour experience applies for Social distancing with respect to what it’s indicated by the Ministry of Health.
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