Mount Etna: Summit and Crater Guided Trek Tour
ID: GYG163935-246921
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Trek to the top of the highest active volcano in Europe with an expert guide. Admire the dramatic beauty of Mount Etna and the surroundings from the summit craters.
Enjoy a cable car and 4WD ride, before walking across Europe's highest active volcano. Take in the breathtaking scenery in the company of your expert guide.
Get a briefing from your guide, then ride the cable car to an altitude of 2,500 meters above sea level. Transfer to a 4WD bus and continue up the mountain to reach 2,900 meters above sea level near the Torre del Filosofo.
Then, start your 2-hour trek to the crater summit, and take breaks along the way to enjoy the scenery and views. Walk through the lunar landscape of the lava fields as you traverse the nature trails of the highest active volcano in Europe.
Take in the panoramic views from the summit and then trek back down to the upper cable car station. Return to the meeting point by cable car and get your last views of the brooding mountain.
Highlights
- Trek to the top of Mount Etna
- Learn about Europe's most active volcano from an experienced guide
- Hike through lava fields and get stunning views from 3,300 meters above sea level
- Ride a cable car up the side of an active volcano
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The ticket (EUR 30) for the cable car is not included in the price and must be paid directly on the day of the excursion
• This activity is suitable for those with medium physical training and who are accustomed to walking on sand and rock when there are no trails. Some parts of the path may be exposed
• Please inform the guide of any health conditions or concerns
• This activity is not suitable for people with heart disease or who suffer from asthma or vertigo
• The use of contact lenses is forbidden due to the presence of volcanic ash spread by the wind
• Wear trekking boots with high socks and bring a trekking pole (recommended)
• Bring an extra T-shirt, long trousers (recommended), a pullover and anorak, gloves and a hat (recommended)
• Bring a 10 to 20-liter backpack, at least 1.5 liters of water, a snack and packed lunch
• Hiking boots will not be provided
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet at the information desk at the Crateri Silvestri Restaurant on Piazzale Crateri Silvestri. The exact meeting time will be communicated to you by email or WhatsApp.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
