Etna guided trekking tour to 3000 meters
Activities

Etna guided trekking tour to 3000 meters

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$55.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 5 hours
Do this because
  • Enjoy the cable car ride until 2500mt
  • Overlook the huge Valle del Bove and the Etna national park
  • Discover a lava channel passing through it
  • Have fun in volcanic sand banks
What to expect

Climb up to an altitude of 3.000m and enjoy incredible panoramic views near the summit craters of Etna on this 5-hour hike! This trek of great volcanological and geological interest is a valid alternative to the Summit Craters. It is among the most complete and fascinating that you can make on Etna South Side between craters, fractures, and lava flows.

After the meeting at Rifugio Sapienza, with the cable car, you'll reach an altitude of 2,500 meters and start your trekking of about 2 hours uphill and 2 hours downhill. You'll visit a lava flow channel, ancient and recent lava flows to the base of the most active crater at the moment, the Southeast Crater but also the Cratere Centrale.

Your guide will also take you to see the great craters of 2002, then descend with a fun sand descent to the overlooking Valle del Bove and finally to the cable car station to return to the starting point.

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What's included
  • check Use of equipment
  • check Helmet
  • check Trekking poles
  • check Trekking guide
  • check Insurance
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Cable car ticket
Where

Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, Nicolosi, Metropolitan city of Catania, Italy

Meeting point:
Meet your guide for departure at Ashàra info point located at Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, inside Terrazza dell'Etna restaurant.
What to remember

Extra fees to be paid on site:

  • Cable car tickets it's not included and should be paid in cash on spot (50€ per person)

Know in advance:

  • The minimum age required to participate is 10 years old
  • This excursion is aimed at moderately trained hikers who are comfortable hiking on sandy or uneven terrain
  • 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
  • All excursions are carried out in compliance with the levels of volcanic risk
  • All guests are covered by insurance
  • This excursion may be canceled if the minimum number of 4 participants is not reached
  • Maximum people in each group is about 20
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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.

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