Etna excursion 3000 meters with 4x4 cable car and Trekking Discount Tickets

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Overview

NO.B. THE CABLE CAR AND 4X4 TICKET MUST BE PAID AT THE MEETING POINT, 45 € PER PERSON IN CASH TO EXPEDITE CHECK-IN, THANK YOU. An unforgettable hike: ascent by cable car and 4x4 bus up to 2850m. From here the route begins on foot, a fascinating stage will be that on some extinct craters, eruptive vents and lava fractures. It will continue to Barbagallo craters at 3000 meters. From here you can observe the majestic Summit Craters You will visit the effusive mouth of the 2002 eruption and from here you will descend along the sands to Montagnola from where you will observe the Valle del Bove, a great volcano-tectonic depression. Breathtaking views that few other places in the world can convey. The return walk by cable car allows you to take a last look at this enchanting lunar landscape, for about 4 hours of total walking

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is at our Baita, next to Rifugio Sapienza, 30 minutes before the start of the tour. To be paid locally 45 € per person in cash for the round-trip Cable Car and the one-way Jeep

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Mount Etna
We start from the hut of the Etna Sud Alpine Guides, continue by cable car up to 2500 meters and then with an off-road vehicle we reach 2850 metres.
Duration: 40 mins
2. Valle Del Bove
The first stop will be the viewpoint of the Valle del Bove, a large horseshoe-shaped volcano-tectonic depression located in the eastern sector of Etna, it is very important from a volcanological point of view as several outcrop along the walls. On fine days the view is breathtaking.
Duration: 30 mins
3. Crateri barbagallo
A very important stop is the Barbagallo crater at an altitude of about 3000 meters. Going up along the sandbanks, you will reach a lava flow channel dating back to the 2002 eruption. Going up the channel, you will arrive at the effusive mouth of the same eruption. we will continue towards Torre del Filosofo (2920 meters) along the recent still hot lava flows (21-05-2023). After the lunch break we will walk along the edge of the Barbagallo crater admiring the summit craters and the entire eastern coast of Sicily, from Taormina to Syracuse.
Duration: 120 mins
4. Mount Etna
After the walk on the edge of the Barbagallo crater, before starting the descent, we would have the opportunity once again to admire the summit craters of Etna, Central Crater and South-East Crater, with their inevitable plume of gas.
Duration: 20 mins
5. Bar Funivia dell'Etna
The return by cable car will take place along channels of volcanic sand, admiring, on fine days, a breathtaking view, which ranges from the Ionian coast to the interior of Sicily.
Duration: 90 mins

Inclusion

Alpine and/or Volcanological Guide service

socks, shoes, jackets and helmets

Exclusion

Lunch

Cable car and jeep ticket to be paid in cash at the meeting point

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

except for children under 6 years old

Not recommended for travelers with respiratory problems

Supplied by Gruppo Guide Alpine Etna Sud

Reviews

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Based on 620 reviews

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