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Etna Excursion 3000 Meters: Unforgettable Ascent with 4x4 Cable Car, Trekking and Geological Marvels
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Città metropolitana di Catania
Embark on an unforgettable Etna excursion, ascending 3000 meters with a 4x4 cable car, trekking through geological marvels, and witnessing breathtaking panoramas. Join us for a 4-hour adventure!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mount Etna - We start from the hut of the Etna Sud Alpine Guides, continue by cable car up to 2500 meters and then with an off-road vehicle we reach 2850 metres.
- Valle Del Bove - The first stop will be the viewpoint of the Valle del Bove, a large horseshoe-shaped volcano-tectonic depression located in the eastern sector of Etna, it is very important from a volcanological point of view as several outcrop along the walls. On fine days the view is breathtaking.
- Crateri barbagallo - A very important stop is the Barbagallo crater at an altitude of about 3000 meters. Going up along the sandbanks, you will reach a lava flow channel dating back to the 2002 eruption. Going up the channel, you will arrive at the effusive mouth of the same eruption. we will continue towards Torre del Filosofo (2920 meters) along the recent still hot lava flows (21-05-2023). After the lunch break we will walk along the edge of the Barbagallo crater admiring the summit craters and the entire eastern coast of Sicily, from Taormina to Syracuse.
- Mount Etna - After the walk on the edge of the Barbagallo crater, before starting the descent, we would have the opportunity once again to admire the summit craters of Etna, Central Crater and South-East Crater, with their inevitable plume of gas.
- Etna Cable Car Bar 2500m - The return by cable car will take place along channels of volcanic sand, admiring, on fine days, a breathtaking view, which ranges from the Ionian coast to the interior of Sicily.
What's Included
- Guided service by experienced Alpine and Volcanological Guides
- All necessary gear provided, including socks, shoes, jackets, and helmets
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Cable car and jeep ticket
Additional Information
An unforgettable excursion: ascent by cable car and Jeep up to 2850m (tickets not included, €45 per person to be purchased at the meeting point). The walking route begins from here, a fascinating stop will be on some extinct craters, eruptive vents and lava fractures. We will continue up to the Barbagallo craters at 3000 meters. From here you can observe the majestic Summit Craters and admire recent lava flows (01-12-2023), until you reach the inside of a lava flow channel. We will visit the effusive vent of the 2002 eruption and from here we will descend along the sandy slopes to Montagnola from where we will observe the Valle del Bove, a large volcano-tectonic depression. Breathtaking panorama that gives visitors a feeling of arcane power that few other places in the world can convey. The return on foot by cable car allows you to take a last look at this enchanting lunar landscape, for approximately 4 hours of walking in total
- except for children under 6 years old
- Not recommended for travelers with respiratory problems
Location
Etna Alpine Guides Excursions
The meeting point is at our hut, next to the Rifugio Sapienza, 45 minutes before the start of the tour. To be paid on site €45 per person for the return cable car and the one-way Jeep
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Zelmirap2016
Jul 23, 2024
Unique wonder - A must if you come to Sicily: breathtaking landscapes and the opportunity to understand this all-Italian wonder of nature that is Etna! beautiful experience also thanks to Antonio and Andrea who with professionalism but also empathy have enriched this fantastic experience!
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Olivia_p
Jul 22, 2024
Great experience - A very well organised tour with a very knowledgeable and friendly guide who spoke good English! The kit that was provided was in good condition
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956signeb
Jul 20, 2024
Etna - It was an incredibly big and different experience. The guide was good at explaining, without it became the big storytelling. The trip was also not physically hard as we feared, but we just got the pulse up. There were many small stops, so when we got the pulse up, it didn't last too long.
At the small stops there was often an incredibly beautiful view, and there was plenty of time to get taken pictures and enjoy the experience.
There was a sewing in the shoe, which had gone up, so there came many stones into the inside of the rent shoe, which of course was incredibly uncomfortable.
But overall an experience that we will definitely recommend to others.
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Angelazu6099ay
Jul 19, 2024
Unforgettable - Etna is certainly a must-see destination if you visit Sicily! The beauty of the landscape is indescribable, unique and seems to walk in a black desert... The excursion with our guides Antonio and Riccardo made our experience special with their deep knowledge of the territory, availability and sympathy! We recommend everyone an excursion with the Etna Sud Alpine Guides!
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Pioneer792529
Jul 17, 2024
Great Guide, Good Experience - Linda guided our group in French and English, and did a masterful job. Fun, engaging, and informative, she was key to our enjoyment. Tour was well-organized, safe, and so very worthwhile. Highly recommend.👍
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R7493qwrobv
Jul 17, 2024
Consigliato alla grande! - Leaving Turin we made a magnificent four-day trek among the Refuges of the Etna Park. On June 24, as the last stop, with the Gruppo Guide Alpine Etna Sud we climbed to the summit craters: an incredible spectacle of nature and an unforgettable experience. Everything was perfect. We had as Guide Nino, a number one, nice and very, very prepared. He carefully followed the group and made interesting the visit and the trek at high altitude enriching them with many descriptions about the history of the 'Mountain', and its environment. When work is done with passion and enthusiasm it is recognized by everyone. Thanks again Nino to you and colleagues!
Roberto (with Anna and Marco)
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Giancarloc535
Jul 17, 2024
With guides wonderful day - Mount Etna is something that only climbing it you can understand. A monument of nature that does and will always do what it wants. It looks like another planet. Our Guide (Joseph Vote 10) was a valuable resource for explanations, peculiarities and a deep knowledge of the volcano.
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Sightseer38763437869
Jul 16, 2024
Thank you for the cool hike. - The march on Etna was delightful! Cool views of the volcano. Guides Parid and Tony are very cool, professional, caring, did everything for a comfortable hike. Interesting story. Pretty easy way. Even the kids liked it. We really appreciate the tour! Your tourists are from Ukraine.
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Go19189291410
Jul 15, 2024
Etna che emozione!! - Fantastic excursion, led by Antonio and Riccardo, passionate and really very professional and prepared. We went up with two children aged 10 and 7, they loved this experience too! Thanks mountain guides Etna south for helping us realize a dream!
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Culture10677375363
Jul 14, 2024
Etna experience - I hike a lot, but climbing style mountains is different. Was spicy at times. It was worth it!! Recommended, enough time to take pictures and rest. Guide Luciano a very nice quiet man, English explanation.
Crater up and down and up again. Then the descent with lava grit (like walking through the dunes with lots of sand).
In summer, a jacket on the mountain is not necessary.
During our tour 4 craters were active so not all the way up with the buses. Up the cable car though. As a nice keepsake a poster with the route.
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