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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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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N6001cxmelm
Sep 4, 2024
A beautiful experience - Very welcome, Guide who spoke very good French. The explanations were great, our Guide is an Etna enthusiast. We caught our eyes with our children aged 12 and 14!
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Mikelmore94
Aug 31, 2024
Guided hike near Etna summit downhill in August - Due to the recent eruptions, it was unfortunately forbidden to hike to the summit crater. It was offered to us to get a reduced guided tour instead. The peak craters could still be observed from a save distance. Afterwards the tour continued along multiple older and smaller craters as well as lava caves downhill to the start point. I can absolutely recommend the tour. The guide was very friendly, professional and provided multiple historical and geological information and about local flora and fauna. The view during the whole tour was absolutely stunning and a memory which we will not forget.
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From $52
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).