Etna Trekking High Altitude For Small Groups

5.0 (5 reviews) Sicily, Italy
Duration5h - 6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Our multi-language high altitude Etna tour offers a unique and breathtaking experience that will take you to explore one of the most spectacular volcanic landscapes in Sicily. Led by expert local guides. You will have the opportunity to walk on active craters and admire volcanic activity up close. Climb the volcano on foot to the base of the summit craters at 3000m. From here you can admire their volcanic activity. To deepen the understanding of volcanic phenomena, the trek continues to the theater of the 2002-2003 eruption, offering a visit to its splendid craters and a visit to a lava flow tunnel.
The itinerary continues with a view of the highest edge of the Bove Valley, allowing you to appreciate the evolutionary history of Etna. Return by cable car.
You will be placed in a small group, accompanied by an authorized Volcanological Guide with professionalism and respect for the laws. we carry out a constant assessment of volcanic criticalities.

What's included

  • insurance
  • helmets
  • Volcanological Guide
  • Cable car

What to expect

  1. Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna
    15m
    meeting point, from here we will move on foot as a group towards the cable car departure
  2. 30m · Admission ticket not included
    climb to 2500 meters by cable car from where you can admire the Gulf of Catania and the entire southern side of Etna.
  3. 2h · Admission ticket included
    panoramic point where the guide will let you admire the summit craters, their volcanic activity and the recent lava flows,
  4. Mount Etna
    1h · Admission ticket included
    visit to a lava flow tunnel and explanation of the processes that give life to the tunnels.
  5. Valle Del Bove
    1h · Admission ticket included
    overlooking the Valle del Bove with an enchanting view to appreciate and learn about the evolutionary history of the volcano
  6. 30m · Admission ticket not included
    return by cable car to the square and end of the tour

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point

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
  • The minimum age for this tour is 10 years

Cancellation policy

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

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