Catania: Mount Etna Trekking and Summit Craters

Catania: Mount Etna Trekking and Summit Craters

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Discover the famous volcano under the care of a professional qualified guide. See the beauty and magnificence of Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano, and explore the mountain’s smoldering volcanic craters and lava fields.

Highlights

Journey to the top of Mount Etna on foot and by cable car
Discover the incredible craters of the beautiful landscape
Enjoy guidance from a highly qualified expert guide
Hear detailed explanations about the volcano

Description

From the meeting point at Funivia dell'Etna, you’ll start the day by catching the cable car and bus to the trailhead. After trekking for about 2 kilometers, you will reach the western portion of the summit crater terrace where it is possible to admire the stateliness of the Central Crater. The trekking will continue along the crater wall before starting downhill on the steep path constituted by ash and volcanic scoria along the southern portion of the summit. Complete the extraordinary journey back to Rifugio Sapienza by cable car.

Includes

Trek to the summit craters of Mount Etna Guidance by a professional volcanology guide Helmet
Hotel pickup and drop-off Food and drinks 50 fee for cable car and 4x4 bus ticket Hiking gear other than helmet

Important Information

This tour is not recommended for people with breathing difficulties or other serious medical conditions
Cable car and bus ticket must be paid in cash on the day at a cost of €50
This tour is subject to weather conditions