Medium/high
8 Km
+500m -800m
6 h
Join our “Etna Explorer” tour and immerse yourself in a day of exploration among the summit craters. This experience will take you to impressive altitudes, where the silence is broken only by the breath of the volcano. It’s a perfect adventure for nature and thrill lovers, with complete safety and professional guides.
Marvel at the majesty of Mount Etna with our “Etna Explorer” tour. Starting from Etna Sud, we will guide you on a 6-hour adventure along 6 km of volcanic trails. Our day begins with a cable car ride up to 2500 m. From here, our certified guides will lead you along trails that wind up to the summit craters, offering unparalleled views of the volcanic landscape and its dynamics.
We will traverse varied environments, from lush Mediterranean forests to desolate volcanic ash plains, showcasing the diversity of an ever-changing environment. During the climb, we will delve into the geological history of Etna, exploring how its eruptions have shaped the landscape and local culture. Every step reveals new wonders, from vast sea views to intricate rock formations that tell millennia of geological history.
The return to the starting point will be equally rich with impressions and memories, a true personal triumph that leaves an indelible memory of nature’s power. Book your spot on this exclusive tour now through our website and prepare to be part of an unforgettable adventure that only Etna can offer.
Our trek is designed for hikers who are comfortable walking on sandy or rocky terrain. Sometimes there might not be paths, and you might encounter some exposed sections.
It’s always a good idea to be aware of your health conditions. Please have a chat with your guide if you have any heart problems, asthma, or are prone to dizziness.
Lastly, keep in mind that your guide might need to make changes to the excursion or even pause it if the weather, environmental factors, or volcanic risks pose any danger.
Stay safe and have a fantastic adventure!
ETNA SOUTH: TREKKING TO THE SUMMIT CRATERS 3000 mt.
Our meeting point is the Souvenir Shop
Google point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6ZYd3JXQc9pi7Udy9
Departure time hours: 10.30 am
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before your selected time.
Don't have a car to reach the meeting point?
You have two options:
- Take the AST bus from Catania Central Train Station. See the link below:
https://www.astsicilia.it/bus-catania-etna/
- Pickup and drop-off service from your accommodation. Cost: €39 per person, payable in cash to the driver on the morning of the tour.
Duration: 5-6h
Height difference: +500m -500m
Km: 6km
Maximum altitude: 3000m (always in compliance with the ordinances in force or the volcanic activity of the moment)
Cost: €120 per person
Inclusions: Return cable car tickets, trekking shoes, poles, helmet, insurance and volcanological or mountain guide.
Excursions may be subject to change or interrupted due to weather, volcanological conditions, or prefectural ordinances, at the discretion of the guide and the organization.
After initial preparations and a brief briefing, we will start our adventure with a spectacular trek towards the summit of Etna. We will ascend to about 2800 meters above sea level using the cable car.
From 2000mt, with cable car we will reach 2500 m s.l.m, and from here in about 2 hours of uphill walk between lava flows and lunar landscapes we will visit Valle Del Bove, then we will move on the ridge of Crateri Barbagallo at 2950mt where we will admire the summit craters from a safe distance (especially the Central Crater and the South-East crater). On the descent, we will visit a lava flow channel and again arrived at 2500mt, with cable car we will return to the starting point
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In caso di condizioni meteorologiche avverse, il tour potrebbe subire modifiche.
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