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Explore and discover all the main interesting points of the highest active volcano in Europe such as newest lava flows, craters, lava tunnel and an amazing panoramic view of the sicilian coast

Highlights

• Admire all the main interesting points of the volcano with an expert guide
• Admire August 2025 lava flow sites and walk through a lava flow tunnel
• Enjoy an amazing panoramic view over the ionian coast
• Reach the summit area to admire the active craters of the volcano
• Enjoy the 4 craters of Etna: South-East, Bocca Nuova, North-East, and Central

Description

The itinerary that we propose will allow you, in a scenario that has no equal, to visit the most evocative places that have seen the South-East Crater, the youngest but the most active of the four summit craters of Etna, protagonist in the recent months. Rally at 9:30 a.m. at the meeting point situated next 'La Baita 3L ski lab' at 1.900 meters a.s.l., where it will be our guide. Processing of formalities. Departure at 10:15 a.m. The excursion includes the ascent by cable car as far as 2.500 meters a.s.l. and by 4X4 minibus up to 2750 meters a.s.l., where, accompanied with our guide, you will reach about 3.000 meters a.s.l. From this altitude you can admire a view of the impressive summit craters of Etna in all their grandeur (Central Crater divided in Bocca Nuova and Voragine - South-East Crater - North-East Crater) and the craters of the most recent eruptions of the volcano, admire August 2025 lava flow sites and walk through a lava flow tunnel of about 200 meters. After the visit at the summit area and in particular at the places of the recent eruption of the South-East Crater, you will continue the descent on foot, over which you will cross the places of the other recent eruptions and also Valle del Bove in which you'll admire a panoramic view of the Ionian coast (eolian islands and Calabria). Return to the starting point by cable car. This excursion takes about 4 hours round-trip

Includes

Trekking with volcanological guide Equipment (helmets, jackets, hiking boots, hiking sticks, long socks)

Important Information

• CABLE CAR AND JEEP 4X4 SERVICE ROUND TRIP IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE, ON SITE IT IS REQUIRED AN EXTRA FEE. The proposed itinerary is subject to the conditions of the volcano and the weather conditions. THE GUIDE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE ITINERARY AND THE STARTING SIDE (SOUTH OR NORTH) AT ANY TIME, DEPENDING ON GROUND AND WIND CONDITIONS. The activity start times may vary according to the period/season. The meeting time it's at 9.30 a.m but the excursion will start once every partecipant it's set with the equipment. THIS IS A MEDIUM DIFFICULTY TOUR FOR PEOPLE USED TO WALKING OR OTHERWISE SPORTY.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund