Etna: Trekking to the summit craters at 3,400 meters Discount Tickets

Overview

This itinerary combines adventure, nature and geology in a unique experience on Europe's highest active volcano. The tour starts at Rifugio Sapienza (1,900 m) with a cable car ride to 2,500 m, followed by a 4x4 transfer to 2,850 m. From here, a 2-hour trek leads through recent lava flows and volcanic ash to the summit craters at 3,340 m. You'll walk along the crater rim to see "La Voragine" and "Bocca Nuova," then continue to the Southeast Crater, the most active in recent decades. After enjoying the panoramic views, you'll descend sandy slopes to 3,000 m for a lunch break. The hike continues past the 2002/2003 Barbagallo Craters, into a lava flow canyon and to the panoramic viewpoint over the Valle del Bove an ancient caldera. After a final stretch past the 2001 lateral crater, you’ll return to the starting point by cable car. In the event that reaching higher altitudes is not possible due to weather conditions or volcanic activity, the tour will continue along an alternative route

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Hotel pick-up from your accommodation in Catania around 7:30 AM, followed by a trekking tour at 9:00 AM to the summit, reaching 3,400 m.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Windbreaker Jacket

Trekking Poles

Insurance

Protective Helmet

Volcanological Guide

Exclusion

Lunch

Round-trip cable car ticket and 4x4 vehicle – to be paid on site

Cancellation Policy

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

Suitable for all physical fitness levels