Etna Summit Craters Trekking: Experience Volcanic Activity with Ashàra Volcanological Guides
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Città metropolitana di Catania

Each tour is conducted considering the levels of volcanic hazard. This sought-after hike occurs at the highest safety-approved elevation, led by an experienced Volcanological guide who can share the love for these unique outdoor pursuits. Appreciate the breathtaking allure of Etna and its nearby peak craters.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ash`ara Volcanological Guides in Sicily - Our volcanological guides, regularly authorized to guide on active volcanoes, in accordance with the ordinance and volcanic risk levels, carry out this excursion to the maximum permitted safety level, currently planned at 3000 mt very close to the summit craters of the volcano.
    The hike, of great volcanological and geological interest, is a valid alternative to the Summit Craters (3,340mt), and is among the most complete and fascinating trek you can make on Etna between craters, fractures and lava flows
    After meeting and departure at Rifugio Sapienza, with the cable car you reach an altitude of 2,500 mt and here will start the trekking on foot of about 2h uphill and 2h downhill by visiting a lava flow channel, ancient and recent lava flows until the base of the most active crater at the moment, the Southeast Crater but also the Central Crater.
    Then your guide will also take you to see the great craters of 2002 called Crateri Bargaballo, then descend in a fun sand descent to the overlooking Valle del Bove and in conclusion to the cable car station to return to the starting point.
What's Included
  • Helmet
  • Insurance and Volcanological Guides
  • Trekking boots
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Tickets of cable car and jeep 4x4 (78€ per person) to pay on spot
  • Pick up transfer service from Catania or around
  • Wind jacket
Additional Information
  • People have to be in a perfect physical conditions. The level is medium-high
Location
Ashàra Volcanological Guides in Sicily
Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza
Departure from Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza at our Ashàra's Info point located close to Terrazza dell'Etna Restaurant
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Frédéric
Jul 20, 2024
We had a very good day - We had a great family day with our Guide Antonio who not only took the time to explain the different phenomena related to the Volcano (in a very educational and ultra clear way) and also knew how to take breaks (necessary) to make this outing very pleasant. Antonio is a very good Guide both professionally and humanly. We loved his humor!
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Alizak347
Jul 9, 2024
Fun and Informative hike - Great hike with Fabio! He likes to share information and is a good teacher. He was also very responsible in terms of taking care of each member of the group, which was important on such an extraordinarily windy day.
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Zainab
Jul 5, 2024
ETNA volcano mountain - Omg one of the best the best experience I’ve ever had in my life ! If you are in Sicily please join this group to see the beauty of ETNA mountains.. One of the best ! 5/5
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Blenny2016
Jun 24, 2024
Etna summit craters - Very nice hike for the context in which you move. Zero vegetation and you walk on lava ground. For those who go to the mountains is not only challenging 400/500 meters in altitude but walking on the crest of the crater is exciting. Guides usually volcanologists or geologists can answer all your questions. To be recommended
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493mantasa
Jun 24, 2024
Experience one must to feel - Great hike with super professional guide. He took care of all of us, paced professionaly with lots of small stops filled with lots of nice information about vulcanos in general and Etna in particular. Our guide was Giovanni - great guy
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Vdelacru
Jun 24, 2024
Breathtaking and unforgettable tour to Etna - We had the most AMAZING hike up to Mount Etna with Fabio yesterday where we saw a VERY active Etna with multiple explosions included. Simply awesome and unforgettable. Fabio’s passion for the subject matter as a geologist was self evident and he was particularly caring, searching out and helping my husband when he was struggling on a slippery downslope portion, taking multiple photos of us, and providing several well-timed rest breaks. Apart from 10 minute warmup stair master sessions at the gym, I am no hiker so we were nervous about our ability to do it. I take exception to some recent comments that may scare people away from this once in a lifetime experience. It can most definitely be handled by someone that is reasonably fit—the hardest physical exertion was actually the first five minutes and then the pace improved. With respect to the comment about hiking boots, OF COURSE! Why didn’t you mention that everyone is provided boots at the start? If you refused them, that’s on you. I found the tour to be well-organized and informative, but most importantly, I can assure everyone that anyone traveling thousands of miles to get to Sicily should not half-ass Etna because the true jaw-dropping power of this volcano is at the summit. Simply unforgettable and thank you to Fabio for the amazing tour.
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Arjaan
Jun 19, 2024
Fabulous experience on top of Etna - Fabulous trip. Fantastic guide Giovanni led us in easy pace to top of the Etna, knew and told a lot of interesting info on the Etna volcano. A magnificent experience you must take when on Sicily.
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Silvia1983t
Jun 3, 2024
Etna 3342 - Very competent and friendly guide. Very nice tour to the top of Etna. Medium-high physical effort. Perfect organisation, clear communications
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Lukas_g
May 29, 2024
The best way to discover Vulcan Etna - beautiful environment with a competend guid. A good fitness level is required but other wise a simple walk
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Gerritk258
Jun 17, 2024
Etna Tour 26.05.24 - Great guides who led us to the top. They took all the needs and participants into account. Poles and good shoes with grip are recommended. An unforgettable experience, thank you Mario!
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