Etna Summit Craters: Trek to the Top of the Highest Active Volcano in Europe
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227 Ratings
Città metropolitana di Catania

Embark on a thrilling trek to the summit of Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. Experience the awe-inspiring power of nature as you listen to the mountain’s breath and witness the impressive Bocca Nuova crater.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mount Etna - The journey to the summit begins with a ride on a cable car and a 4 imes 4 minibus to the Torre del Filosofo area at 2900m. From there, a trek of approximately 1.5 hours uphill brings you to the brink of the central Crater, where you can gaze upon the Bocca Nuova (3250m), which emerged in 1968 and is likely the most magnificent of the…
What's Included
  • Price includes guide and equipment (trekking boots, jacket, felt hat, helmet).
  • Round-trip cable car and jeep up to 2900 meters not included in price.
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

A journey that leads us to conquer the summit of Europe’s tallest active volcano and experience the stir of a vibrant mountain. The climb is facilitated by the use of cable car and 4 × 4 minibuses, taking us up to an elevation of 2900m, in the vicinity of Torre del Filosofo. Subsequently, an approximately 1.5h uphill hike will lead you to the brink of…

Location
La Terrazza Dell'Etna
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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682saskian
Sep 24, 2024
Great experience! - We had a great tour guide with Mario who explained a lot of interesting things to us about Etna and showed us impressive places. Absolute Recommendation!
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Simon_m
Sep 22, 2024
Our Great Mount Etna Experience - We loved to be lead by our guide Simone. Very considerate and one could see that he is really engaged by his profession and eager to answer any questions, definitely not someone who just does his job but burns for his profession. The group dynamic was good, the equipment available was appropriate and uncomplicated to obtain as well to return. Last but not least, the tour itself was breathtaking, offering stunning views at the steaming mountaintop of mount Etna. We were very fortunate to get some beautifull weather on the mountain, as it was forecast to be much worse the day before.
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Dzcosimo
Sep 18, 2024
Beautiful excursion - A wonderful experience, Guide prepared and very kind. The visit lasted 4 hours. We could not climb to the summits because of a recent eruption, but the visit was still very nice. Massimo guided us along the way, sharing several interesting details about the mountain from the perspective of an Expert mountaineer. Highly recommended!
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Tom_n
Sep 14, 2024
Amazing, Nature at it’s best - We were very lucky in as much as Etna actually erupted 2 days after we stood on the top looking down into the crater. An absolutely amazing experience and box ticked for sure.
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Micolp614
Sep 13, 2024
Etna 110/LODE - Unique and unforgettable experience, suitable for almost everyone. Priceless panorama. The Guide assigned to us (Joseph) was prepared and engaging, although we were not experts nor sportsmen was able to be patient and helpful. The very friendly staff can provide you with everything you need for the excursion in case you do not have it at no additional cost. Recommended!
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Davidedj3540we
Sep 13, 2024
A wonderful experience! - It was a wonderful experience! The fatigue and the cold have been amply rewarded by the beauty seen! Although we could not reach the summit craters due to a recent eruption, our Guide Giuseppe, very good, showed us a nice tour of the visitable parts of the volcano, keeping a step that could be supported by everyone. It was so nice to lengthen the duration of the excursion a little to be able to show us all the beauties of the volcano!
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Sunnysurfinggabi
Sep 12, 2024
100% Recommendation: Tour through the fascinating volcanic landscape of Mount Etna with Guiseppe - We did the Etna Summit Tour with Guiseppe yesterday (11.09.2024). Due to the current volcanic activity we could not reach the crater rim of Etna, but our tour guide Guiseppe offered us a great alternative route and took us with him with his enthusiasm for this fascinating volcanic landscape. We learned an incredible amount about the formation of the volcano and its secondary craters and Guiseppe also told us a lot of interesting facts about Sicily in a humorous way. You can tell he is doing his job out of conviction and passion - this tour was a great experience: 100% recommendation!!
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660ilyat
Sep 1, 2024
Etna Guide Tour - We booked a guided tour to the top of Etna in August 2024. Just before the trip we were informed that the central crater could not be visited due to the high risk of eruption, so we were not sure if the tour was worth it. But when the tour started we were proved wrong. Our guides were Giuseppe and Simone. They both did a great job and managed to capture our attention and interest in the volcano right from the start. We learned a lot about the history and the volcanic processes. We climbed to an altitude of 3000 meters and were able to enjoy a wonderful view over the old and recently formed craters. At the top we could inhale the gases coming from the lava, feel the heat of the lava stones and have a nice picknip at the top. Last but not least, we got some local (secret) tips about the Sicilian food and drinks from Giuseppe. I would highly recommend to book and do this tour if you are visiting Sicily.
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Stefanopanda
Aug 22, 2024
On top of Etna with my teenage daughter - Excellent experience. Guides were professional and helpful. The climbing was tought and not easy, but the guides were there to help and supervise. It's definitely an experience to be done, but it's better if you have a sufficient lever of training.
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Nathan
Jul 31, 2024
Excellent adventure - Very impressive scenery. Guide at the top, very cheerful and explains well what we see, speaks French English as Italian (and maybe others), extremely practical. I highly recommend to anyone, especially the session for sunset.
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