Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike | 6 hours

293 Reviews | Catania
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Etna Summit craters
2 Adults x $63.51
$127.02
Approx Total
$127.02
Duration: 6 hours

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Italian, French
  • Trekking sticks
  • Helmet
  • Insurance and Volcanological Guides
  • Trekking boots
  • Bottle of water
  • Snack and food
  • Tickets of cable car and jeep 4x4 (60€ per person) to pay on spot
  • Pick up transfer service from Catania or around
  • Wind jacket

Overview

Each excursion is carried out in compliance with the levels of volcanic risk. After the meeting and departure from Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza (Etna Sud), with the cable car and 4x4 jeep you reach an altitude of 2,800 meters and from here in about 2 hours of walking through lava flows and environments looking lunar, you reach the Etna Summit Craters at 3340mt. Here we will walk on the spectacular rim of the Central Crater, we will face the dizzying Northeast Crater and we will see at our side the famous Southeast Crater, author of the most recent and impressive eruptions. In addition to the vastness of the summit craters, you will admire a unique volcanic environment, with gas emissions, volcanic bombs and the sparkling colors of the ground thanks to the sublimation of various elements, including sulfur in particular. During the descent we will visit the craters of Barbagallo and cross a lava channel. Once again at 2500 m with the Etna cable car we will return to the starting point.

Meeting points

Departure from Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza at our Ashàra's Info point located close to Terrazza dell'Etna Restaurant

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Trekking carried out by a certified company of mountain and volcano guide who will be happy to accompany you with professionalism and safety up to the top of Etna. Take breaks along the way and capture unique photos of the summit craters as you admire the stunning natural beauty all around you. After meeting and departing from Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza (Etna South), with the cable car and jeep 4x4 you reach an altitude of 2,800 meters and from here in about 2 hours of walking through lava flows and lunar-looking environments, we will reach the Etna Summit Craters. Here we will walk on the spectacular rim of the Central Crater, we will face the vertiginous Northeast Crater and we will see at our side the famous Southeast Crater, author of the most recent and impressive eruptions. In addition to the vastness of the summit craters, you will admire a unique volcanic environment, with gas emissions, volcanic bombs, and the sparkling colors of the ground due to the sublimation of various elements, including sulfur in particular. During the descent we will visit Barbagallo craters and cross a lava flow channel. Once again at 2500 masl with the Etna cable car we will return to the starting point. Remember that we are always talking about an active volcano so there may be variations of itinerary if necessary

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Additional Info

  • 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
  • People have to be in a perfect physical conditions. The level is medium-high

Free Cancellation

July 30100% refund
July 31No refund

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  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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293 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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Best tour in Catania

Published on Nov, 2024

The guide Sammy was awesome and so informative. He answered every question and was so much fun!! He was patient during the tour and did not rush through it at all. I HIGHLY recommend this tour to get the full Momma Etna experience!!

Everything you could ask for and more

Published on Nov, 2024

Could not have asked for more — a very professional organisation crowned by a guide absolutely passionate about what he does: Thank you Mary! The way he paced the group for four hours, showing us breathtaking views but avoiding unnecessary risks, all the while dousing us with interesting historical and geological information was, simply remarkable. And if this was not enough, he went out of his way to show us a sample lava tunnel *after* the trek was over and we were back in the base station: He jumped in his personal car and had all the group members follow him in their cars to drive down the mountain to a lava tunnel spot, which, otherwise would remain unknown to us.. Thank you! They provide walking sticks and shoes if you need them. Will definitely do it again.

Tour Mt Etna with a great guide

Published on Nov, 2024

Antonio was an excellent guide blending knowledge of vulcano science with a great tour of the landscape and Etna history. He had great energy and was fun to be with. Highly recommended

Excellent Guided Tour to Top of Etna

Published on Oct, 2024

Had an early 8am meet with Nino which was ideal as we were first on to the mountain and beat the crowds. Thoroughly enjoyed it and had picnic lunch at the best spot with the best views in Sicily... Due to ongoing Yellow Warning following July 4th eruptions we didn't make it to the very top but got close and still very worthwhile. Highly recommend a guided tour.

Worthwhile, fun & physically challenging learning experience

Published on Oct, 2024

We are very glad we signed up for this tour of Mt Etna. Our guide, Antonio was a knowledgeable, energetic geologist who was very respectful of the power of Mt. Etna! He clearly conveyed the dangers of this active volcano and detailed the benefits of the volcanic soil for the region. The tour was a rigorous climb, but we took frequent breaks and hiked slowly up the black soil landscape. (Be sure to wear dark colored clothing!) It was fun meeting all the other tourists from all over the world! It was a fun group!

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