Mt. Etna Trek: Explore the Highest Permitted Peaks – Tickets Inc.

4.6 (21 reviews) Sicily, Italy
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Enjoy an exciting experience as you climb to the top of the Europe’s highest active volcano on foot! With the help of included mechanized transport systems, you’ll reach breathtaking heights and enjoy stunning views of Sicily’s eastern coast, all while surrounded by a dramatic lunar landscape.

Your journey will be guided by expert Alpine or Volcano guides, ensuring a safe and unforgettable experience!

Options

Hike to Etna 3000 from Catania

Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
With transfer included: Choose this option for benefit from a comfortable transfer from Catania downtown

Hike to 3000m with cablecar

Duration: 4 hours

Trek to 3340 m - from Catania

Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
With transfer included: Choose this option for benefit from a comfortable transfer from Catania downtown

Trek to 3340 m with Lift&bus

Duration: 6 hours

What's included

  • Tickets for Cablecar & 4x4 bus
  • helmet
  • Trekking sticks
  • Choose the option "From Catania" to benefit from tranfer from Catania downtown
  • Insurance
  • Lunch

What to expect

Experience an exhilarating trek to the top craters of Mount Etna, one of Europe's most famous and active volcanoes!

Take a scenic cable car ride—or a thrilling combo of cable car and 4x4 bus (for the 3300m option)—to reach higher altitudes and the starting point of your adventure. The cable car offers breathtaking views, while the off-road vehicle takes you across rugged terrain, bringing you even closer to the summit.

Guided by an expert Alpine guide, you’ll ascend to the highest permitted altitudes, immersing yourself in the raw beauty of this volcanic giant. The descent on foot leads you back to 2,500m a.s.l., where the cableway awaits to return you to the meeting point.

For this tour, it's recommended to be a regular walker, as the difficulty level is moderate.

For safety reasons, the guide may modify, interrupt or cancel the experience at any time, including without prior notice, whenever weather, volcanic activity or other conditions make it necessary.

  1. Mount Etna
  2. Valle Del Bove
  3. Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Reach mt. Etna South side.
Otherwise, if you select the option "From Catania", you are welcome to put your address in the notes of the booking, and we will reconfirm it the evening before.

End point

Reach mt. Etna South side.
Otherwise, if you select the option "From Catania", you are welcome to put your address in the notes of the booking, and we will reconfirm it the evening before.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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