Our tour of Mount Etna takes you to the maximum altitude allowed, up to 3000-3400 meters, for an authentic experience away from the most tourist routes. With a 4-5 hour trek, you will walk over active craters, closely observing the fumaroles and degassing of the volcano top. We will reach an altitude of 2500 meters with the cable car (ticket to be paid separately on site), and then continue on foot between lunar landscapes and breathtaking views of Sicily. The route also includes a visit to a lava flow cave, a unique opportunity to discover the underground formations shaped by eruptions. Groups limited to 10 people, equipment provided and a perfect experience for true hiking enthusiasts. An intense adventure, reserved for those who want to experience Etna in its wildest and most spectacular essence.
Once you reach the cable car, you will pay the ticket (50€) to be paid in logo. The cable car will take us on the summit crater route.
The summit craters of Etna represent the beating heart of the most active volcano in Europe. During our trek, we will reach the maximum altitude allowed, between 3000 and 3400 meters, to walk on unique volcanic terrain and closely observe the active craters. Here the landscape is lunar, dominated by lava flows, fumaroles and intense degassing activities. The energy of the volcano manifests itself in all its strength, giving an authentic and unforgettable experience. From above, the view sweeps across Sicily, up to the Aeolian Islands on the clearest days. An adventure reserved for trekking and mountain lovers, to experience Etna in its purest essence.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Mount Etna Excursion at Maximum Altitude Departure from Catania lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $115 per person for this Sicily experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Appointment on Mount Etna at Rifugio Sapienza. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in PT, EN, IT.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Etnarock.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience especially thanks to Alessandro! Fantastic person, very friendly and very prepared. We left Catania in the morning with him to reach the base camp at the foot of Etna, and then reach the summit craters. He provided us with equipment and a super interesting guide in an almost lunar landscape!💪🏻
We were picked up right in time, as scheduled. Alessandro gave us a lot of useful and interesting information along the route towards Mt. Enta. Before the climb get received gear, as per the tour description (jacket, helmet, shoes and tracking poles) and had a quick brake for coffee and/or going to the toilet. We bought the tickets for the cable cart (52 euro pp) and went up the Vulcano. Alessandro gave us some safety instructions before ascending to the maximum allowed altitude. We really had an amazing day. Alessandro was really a very nice, responsible and knowledgeable guide.
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