Etna Summit Craters Trek: An Uphill Adventure at Volcanic Risk
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50 Ratings
Città metropolitana di Catania

Embark on an uphill adventure at Etna Summit Craters Trek, exploring recent snow-capped flows, large craters, lava flow channels, and hot fumaroles. Experience suitable for experienced hikers.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mount Etna - The excursion starts from an altitude of 1,900 metres. After making the payment and purchasing the return tickets together with your guide, you will take the cable car up to an altitude of 2,500 meters. Here will begin your uphill trek for 500 meters of positive difference in altitude, among recent snow-capped flows, large craters,…
What's Included
  • Expert vulcanological guide included
  • Accident insurance for added safety
  • All entry fees to Mount Etna covered
  • Trekking gear provided: poles, shoes, helmets
  • Warm jackets, extra socks, and backpacks available
What's Not Included
  • 50€ per person to be paid on site: tickets for cableway (round trip)
  • Parking ticket
  • Snowshoe rental at a cost of € 15 per person in case of deep snow (to be paid to your guide who will provide the equipment)
  • Transport service from your accommodation
  • Hat and gloves
Additional Information

The adventure begins at 1,900 metres above sea level. Upon payment and securing return tickets with your tour guide, you will be escorted up to 2,500 meters in a cable car. This marks the start of your uphill journey covering a vertical distance of 500 meters. You’ll traverse freshly snow-touched terrains, vast craters, lava conduits, and thermally…

Location
Esagonal
Piazzale Funivia Etna
Your guides will be waiting for you in the parking lot in front of the bas Esagonal, in the so-called Piazzale del Rifugio Sapienza. In case of problems you can contact us at +39 345 5741330
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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J5823riericl
Nov 1, 2024
A few words to try to express our gratitude - The experience we had with my son is priceless. Beyond the uniqueness of the place, our guide, Andrea, was able to awaken our five senses. The view of the landscape would be enough in itself to dazzle you. In addition, there is an exchange of views with Andrea, similar to the one you could exchange underwater with a fin whale in the Mediterranean Sea. A feeling runs through you; one that this man is where he should be, like a master in his home who honors you with a kind sharing. Then it introduces you to the smells of flowers that survive in these extreme conditions. You discover a concentrate of aromas, essential oil in its pure state. Your hearing is filled with the geological explanations provided by Andrea that delight you and the absence of noise. You rediscover that silence is one of the hardest things to refute. It encourages you to touch the volcanic stone, which is airy, rough, light and strong, which makes you stronger, soothes you and brings you joy. On the sides of this breathing giant, you come out of this experience with a taste for adventure. Your sixth sense is also awakened and you are overwhelmed with the intimate feeling of being one with the universe, in perfect harmony. The words of Charles Baudelaire cross your mind: “There, everything is just order and beauty, Luxury, calm and voluptuous.” Pronouncing a big thank you for this experience is an understatement. I'm still shouting: "Thank you!"
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Miocolonia
Oct 13, 2024
Unique experience with great guide Andrea - We booked 50/57 with Teen 16 the 4x4 tour with subsequent hike only base Andrea- our guide bilingual English / Italian very exciting and authentically explained everything - you could tell he loves the volcano Up we went with a 4x4 bus and in about 2.5 hours down to the base 2 small eruptions of the summit crater seen The tour is absolutely worth the money and you have a unique experience 5 Stars
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Wp1802
Oct 8, 2024
Crateri del Rift-Great experience - Great organisation. We enjoyed very much the trek "Crateri del Rift". Our guide Podlo made this day unforgettable. Thank you.
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Ana_sg846
Sep 15, 2024
Great visit! - A big thank you to Raphael, who passed on his passion and knowledge about volcanoes. The whole decorated with freshness, many moments of laughter, with a visit in French. We felt his love for France 🇫🇷 It was very nice, we had a great time 🌟 I highly recommend
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Cristinamh742yn
Sep 14, 2024
Unforgettable excursion - An unforgettable and very interesting experience. The Guide described and accompanied us to the places of the most recent eruptions. Very nice and interesting hike.
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Ameniske
Sep 11, 2024
Fantastic!!! - Mount Etna has been the highlight of our holiday so far. Not only the fantastic surroundings contributed to this, including Unimog ride up to 2,800 meters, but also the guide (Raffaelo) who shone above all with his expertise and wit. This man fits this job like a fist on the eye. This tour is highly recommended, but you should also bring a basic fitness!
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Martialp683
Sep 11, 2024
RANDO +++ - Hiking with Raphaelo: very nice, lots of explanation, we have not seen the past time. We highly recommend 👍😁.
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Galarragas
Sep 10, 2024
Visits to craters at an altitude of 2800m - Beautiful views. Great guides, very prepared and very kind. The walk is not too difficult and the equipment provided is good.
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E7282qvnicolas
Sep 6, 2024
Etna 2800 - Beautiful experience and super prepare and nice guides. Safe excursion, divided into groups by language. Recommended for all
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Elilu25
Sep 5, 2024
Trekking on Mount Etna - It was a beautiful hike / trekking, an experience that I highly Recommendation to those who love nature. Arturo our Guide, a true Pro, attentive and very empathetic. Excellent organization!
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