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Etna Volcano Adventure: Europe's Majestic Peak
4.8
11 Ratings
Città metropolitana di Catania
To discover the secrets and the breathtaking spectacle of the highest active volcano in Europe with its 3345 meters high with its lunar landscapes
To discover the secrets and the breathtaking spectacle of the highest active volcano in Europe with its 3345 meters high with its lunar landscapes
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Rifugio Sapienza - Starting at an elevation of 1,900 meters in the “Rifugio Sapienza” area - Nicolosi Nord, we will be guided by our Alpine and Volcanological Guides, the only professionals qualified and authorized to lead tours on active volcanoes. We will ascend to 2,500 meters using a cable car service. Then, with the assistance of specialized…
- Rifugio Sapienza - Starting at an elevation of 1,900 meters in the “Rifugio Sapienza” area - Nicolosi Nord, we will be guided by our Alpine and Volcanological Guides, the only professionals qualified and authorized to lead tours on active volcanoes. We will ascend to 2,500 meters using a cable car service. Then, with the assistance of specialized off-road minibuses, we will reach an altitude of 2,800 meters. From this point, the actual trek begins, taking us through recent lava flows (the latest from January 2024), lunar landscapes, and breathtaking views, ultimately reaching the summit of Etna at approximately 3,340 meters. Here, we can marvel at the spectacle of its four active craters, with their constant fumaroles, continuous explosions, and surprising bursts of ash and steam.
The descent will be on a primarily sandy surface, making it an easy and enjoyable journey back to the valley. We will pass by the craters of the most recent eruptions (2002/2003) and other volcanic points of interest until we reach 2,500 meters, from where we will take the cable car back to our starting point.
What's Included
- Protective helmet (mandatory from an altitude of 2900 metres)
- Trekking poles (on request)
- Return cable car ticket
- 4x4 minibus ticket
- Insurance
- Alpine/volcanological guide
- Protective helmet (mandatory from an altitude of 2900 metres)
- Trekking poles (on request)
- Return cable car ticket
- 4x4 minibus ticket
- Insurance
- Alpine/volcanological guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Anything not listed in the inclusions
- Lunch
- Anything not listed in the inclusions
Additional Information
- Absolutely FORBIDDEN for anyone suffering from cardiovascular problems
- Absolutely FORBIDDEN for anyone suffering from cardiovascular problems
Location
Monte Gebel Di Mariangela Carbonaro
The meeting point is located inside the "Monte gebel" bar (which is located to the right of the Rifugio Sapienza) you can park your car in the adjacent car park and inside the bar you will find the guides waiting for you (Edoardo, Fabrizio, Emiliano)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(11 Ratings)
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Ciospa8
Sep 8, 2024
The perfect mix for a unique experience - Professionalism, seriousness and lots of fun in places that leave you breathless for their uniqueness. Experience not to be missed if you really want to be ecstatic by the most active volcano in Europe, with a really high level and super nice Guide like Edward and his colleagues!
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Anneliekek
Sep 24, 2020
Emiliano was a great guide! - It was perfect! Emiliano guided us and he was the best guide. Even though we didn’t have a view on top, he gave us the best possible time.
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Adam
Sep 24, 2020
Etna? Yes but when and with who? - The trip itself was average because of weather but the staff doesn't speak english well.
The clothes offered from day before were mostly wet (was raining before). The guides were mostly italian speaking so we didn't get much from the stories. When we were on top there was a terrible wind and almost no visiblity, we should be heading down instead of continuing the excursion.
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