Etna Summit Tour: Explore Volcanic Craters
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Città metropolitana di Catania

Embark on an unforgettable Etna trekking tour to 3000 meters, where you’ll be treated to panoramic views, geological discoveries, and a glimpse of the summit craters. Book now!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Piano Provenzana - The journey begins at Piano Provenzana, located at 1800 meters above sea level (Etna North), where a special 4x4 vehicle will take you to Piano delle Concazze at 2825 meters above sea level.
  • Itinerario Crateri Sommitali - Departing from Piano Provenzana at 1800 meters above sea level (Etna North), this is the only route…
What's Included
  • Provision of hiking boots
  • Helmet included for safety
  • Insurance covered for peace of mind
  • Guided by an experienced volcanological expert
What's Not Included
  • 4x4 tickets (60€ per person) to pay in cash on spot
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Beginning at Piano Provenzana at 1800 meters above sea level (Etna Nord), the only slope currently offering a safe ascent to the summit, a special 4x4 vehicle will transport participants to 2825 meters above sea level (Piano delle Concazze).
From this point, the ascent to the main crater rim, reaching an altitude of 3,320 meters above sea level, takes…

Location
Piano Provenzana
Meeting point at Ashàra info point in front of Chiosco Bar Mareneve - Piano Provenzana (Etna Nord) Linguaglossa
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Flctraveler
Aug 16, 2024
Unforgettable and grandiose - Beautiful! Despite the eruptive activity of Mount Etna, we were able to approach 3000m and see quite closely the impressive pyroclastic explosions. Our Guide spoke French and adapted very well to the group. He gave us many details about history, geological formation, volcanic mechanisms. I fully recommend Ashara: they are super serious and have good equipment, moreover the upstream contact with Mary (booking manager) is very simple. Grazie thousand per tutti!
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X6111xsmarcoc
Jun 25, 2024
the force of nature - Challenging trekking but to do. Unique and beautiful experience. Very good and very prepared guides, especially Massimo always available and ready to handle every situation. A mix of culture and nature that remains within you and makes you more aware of how wonderful our territory is. At the end of the day very tired but satisfied to have visited one of the most extraordinary volcanoes in the world.
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Cristinabm3476io
Jun 24, 2024
Trekking favoloso !!! - Beautiful experience, experienced and helpful guides, ready to solve any possible setback. Thanks in particular to Massimo who also provided us with really interesting but also exciting technical information about the volcano. However, challenging trekking to tackle with appropriate equipment and with a minimum of training. We were also lucky enough to see Etna in action and a truly breathtaking view!!
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Camelol2024
Jun 24, 2024
Touching the sky from the top of a volcano - Without the experience, the preparation, the risk assessment, the capacity of volcanologists, an excursion to summit craters, it is not possible. But I found all this. And I can recommend it by saying that it is an indescribable emotion. Etna is not a mountain but a volcano. Any previous trek is not comparable.
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Valentinapo624ry
Jun 15, 2024
Unforgettable day - Unforgettable experience, highly trained and enterprising guide, top group! Final with Brindisi! Absolutely must-do experience!
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Voyage01319066888
May 31, 2024
The climb was really tough but I would do it again - Our guide - a passionate geologist - explained the history of the volcano to us throughout the climb and descent; how it was formed, how it evolves, how it changes (changing known paths), creating new active zones and closing others, explaining the different types of volcanic activity. It was a unique experience, with a truly fantastic group (especially the couple: she celebrated her birthday on the volcano 🌋 and he Arturo gave his all even though the climb and descent were intense, Arturo, if you read: it's only 40 minutes to climb and 40 minutes to go down! :D). Unique and unrepeatable experience, exceptional guide, friendly and very attentive to the experience of each individual person. Thank you for this fantastic experience!
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Stefidmt
Apr 28, 2024
Entrancing - I defined the excursion but even more so the guide, with an adjective "entrancing" intended as wonder, amazement, discovery and rediscovery, ecstasy! An experience that catapults you into a different dimension, where knowing how to talk about, respect and accompany every step of each of us and every point of the Volcano allows you to return home with immense gratification! Competent, passionate and attentive guide. Perfect nature! I am absolutely certain that I will return!
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Odyssey23389136749
Apr 28, 2024
Professional, prepared and enthusiastic - Excellent experience from the moment of booking with the professional and attentive Mary to the excursion accompanied by a highly trained and enthusiastic Massimo, volcanological guide. The experience exceeded expectations. I highly recommend them.
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Charlottemiralles
Apr 5, 2024
Perfect trek to the summit in total safety - Massimo was our guide and he brought us up to the top in total safety. Thanks to his experience and to the perfect weather, we had the chance to see the Central and North East crater, enabling us to have a full view of the landscape around us covered in some parts by snow. I totally recommend this company and the tour by the North side !
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Kushal-tripadviso
Jan 7, 2024
Don’t miss this amazing hiking experience of Mount Etna - We did the Mount Etna hike to almost 3,000 meter (the highest that is allowed) with Ashara Guides on 05 January 2024 and it was honestly one of the most rewarding experiences. Our hike was commanded by Massimo (aka Max) who was such a pleasant, cheerful and wonderful human who made our hike very interesting. Right from the start, he made sure everyone gets the right gear for the hike, including shoes, jackets and helmets. The hiking experience was exciting and Max made sure we stopped at important steps where he patiently explained to us all of the history of Etna and its craters and volcanic activity of the past many years. Max explained to us and showed us various different rock formations, mineral compositions and lava fields all along the Trek. Max made sure everyone was safe in the group and also took some hikers from the other group we met on the hike (because the other group leader had to return to the base to help a hiker who was experiencing altitude sickness). The hike duration was 5 hours and in Max’s company, it really became super exciting. Thank you Ashara guides and thank you Max for this incredible experience. Also special thanks to Mary who kept us well informed of the timings before the hike with proper communication. A complete 5 star rating to Ashara tour guides.
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