Ascend to the summit craters of Mount Etna. Once there, you will discover a place rich in charm where you will learn about recent and historic eruptions which have helped form this landscape.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 6 hours
- Starting time 8:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Italian, French
Experience
- Climb Mount Etna and exploring its active craters
- See all the active summit craters of Etna
- Observe the ceaseless activity of the volcano
- Listen to scientific explanations about the evolution of the volcano
- Trek in a stunning moonscape
- Licensed volcano guide
- Trekking sticks
- Insurance in case of accidents
- Helmets
- Cable car and jeep 4x4 (50€ per person)
- Food and drinks
- Rainproof jacket or windbreakers
- Backpack
- Pregnant women
- People with back problems
- People with mobility impairments
- People with heart problems
- People with vertigo
- People with respiratory issues
- People with epilepsy
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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Prepare for the activity
Meet at 8:30 AM at the parking lot in front of Esagonal Bar. Here are the coordinates: latitude 37.7003505 - longitude: 14.9988163.
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- Windbreaker
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Food and drinks
- Hiking shoes
- Water
- Long pants
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Waterproof shoes
- Daypack
Not allowed
- High-heeled shoes
- Sandals or flip flops
- Baby strollers
- Luggage or large bags
- Short skirts
- Skirts
- Slippers
- Umbrellas
Know before you go
- This excursion could be subject to variations in case of changes of the environmental, climatic or volcanic conditions, so as to undermine the safety of the entire group
- For the success of the excursion and for its correct carrying out, it’s good to know perfectly your health conditions, and if necessary, let your guide know about them
- The route consists of the ascent and walking along the crater edges, this may cause dizziness to susceptible individuals
- Pregnant women who have passed the third month of pregnancy are not allowed to take part in this activity
- The trekking is for moderately trained hikers (being a path that develops at high altitude, it will be easy to accrue symptoms of fatigue)
- The excursion will be carried out according to the limits laid down by the ordinance in force
- It is possible to rent shoes and jackets on-site for €5 each
- Without adequate shoes, you are not covered by insurance
- This excursion may be canceled if minimum numbers of 2 are not met