Etna summit craters trekking
Activities

Etna summit craters trekking

5/5
Excellent
Based on 4 reviews
from
65.00
Free cancellation
language
Language: English , Italian , French
mobile_voucher
Mobile voucher accepted
duration
Duration: 5 hours
Do this because
  • Discover trekking in a lunar field between lava flows and hot spots
  • Walk on the rim of the craters and feel in contact with nature
  • Enjoy the magnificent walking at the summit craters
  • Observe the bright colors of the soil with the yellow of sulfur
  • Admire Valle del Bove and Valle del Leone from Pizzi Deneri
What to expect

Discover the highest active volcano in Europe with a guided trek to the summit with your authorized alpine and volcanological guide, immersing you in landscapes of exceptional beauty surrounded by craters and lava flows

Starting from Piano Provenzana 1800masl (Etna Nord), the unique slope that currently allows the climb to the summit in safe conditions, with special 4x4 vehicles, admiring the typical landscape of Etna, we will climb up to 2825masl near Piano delle Concazze. From there, the ascent of about 2h to the main crater rim at an altitude of 3.320masl starts.

You'll walk on the edge of the Central Crater, face the vertiginous Northeast Crater, and admire the famous Southeast Crater, author of the most recent and impressive eruptions. In addition to the vastness of the summit craters, you'll 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.

After the visit at the top, the path of descent, in addition to being characterized by fine volcanic ash and slag, will remain panoramic thanks to the beautiful view of the Sicilian coast. The whole route will be seasoned with pleasant breaks, where the guide will explain the history, the formation and the peculiarities of the volcano. Once more at 2825masl, with the 4x4 you'll return to Piano Provenzana, the final point of a great and inevitable experience in Sicily.

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What's included
  • check Trekking shoes
  • check Helmet
  • check Trekking poles
  • check Tour guide
  • check Insurance
What's not included
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • x_not_included Water
  • x_not_included Lunch
  • x_not_included 4x4 tour
Where

Piano Provenzana, Linguaglossa, Metropolitan city of Catania, Italy

Meeting point:
Meet your guide for departure at Ashàra Info Point, located in Piano Provenzana (Etna North) in front of Chiosco Mareneve.
What to remember

Extra fees to be paid on site:

  • 4x4 Unimog tickets should be paid in cash on the spot (70€ per person)

Know in advance:

  • This excursion is aimed at moderately trained hikers who are comfortable hiking on sandy or uneven terrain
  • The tour may undergo changes depending on the level of criticality of the volcanic activity
  • At the guide's discretion, the excursion may undergo variations in regard to weather conditions, environmental factors, or possible volcanic risks
  • The guide is entitled to stop the excursion for any reason that could compromise the safety or physical integrity of an individual or the group
  • This excursion may be canceled if the minimum number of 4 participants is not reached
  • Please wear the listed items and bring an extra T-shirt, jacket, backpack (10-20L), water, snacks, and a packed lunch
  • All guests are covered by insurance
  • Maximum people in each group is about 10 participants
  • Ashàra team will contact you by email or WhatsApp with all details of the meeting point
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Provider
Ashàra Etna & Stromboli Guides
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

5/5

Based on 4 reviews from verified customers

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  • Bernhard

    From United States of America - June 2023

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Das Trekking auf den Etna sollte nicht unterschätzt werden , es ist steil und steinig , also sehr anstrengend aber der Ausblick von 3000m Höhe aus und ...

  • Der Kramer

    From United States of America - June 2023

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Der Bergführer Giuseppe Di Geronimo war sehr kompetent und erklärte gut. Somit bekam man zur Landschaft noch mehr Bezug und zugleich war es damit ein ...

  • Rosa

    From United States of America - August 2022

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Duidelijke informatie vooraf via whatsapp. Hele aardige, enthousiaste en bekwame gids. De klim was pittig maar met een beetje conditie prima te doen. ...

  • Amvh

    From Denmark - August 2022

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Man skal være obs på at det er en 6 timers tur og ikke 2 timer som der ellers står i annoncen. Det er vigtigt at man har et ok helbred ellers er turen ...

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