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Check out all the main spots of Europe's tallest active volcano, like the new lava flow, craters, lava tunnel, and a stunning view of the Sicilian coast.

Highlights

• Pickup and drop-off from Catania city center
• Get to Etna from Catania with a private driver
• Head to the summit to check out the volcano's active craters
• Go through a lava flow tunnel and check out the new lava flow
• Enjoy an amazing panoramic view of the Ionian coast

Description

Our itinerary will let you explore the most amazing spots around the South-East Crater, the youngest but most active of Etna's four summit craters, which has been erupting a lot lately, and you might even see the new lava flow from August 2025 Pickup at 7:40 am at the meeting point to be agreed Arrival at 1900 meters above sea level, where our guide will be waiting for you. Taking care of the formalities. We're leaving at 10:00. The excursion includes a cable car and jeep ride up to 2,800 meters above sea level, where, accompanied by our volcanological guide, you'll reach about 3,000 meters above sea level. From this altitude, you can check out the impressive summit craters of Etna in all their grandeur (Central Crater divided into Bocca Nuova and Voragine - South-East Crater - North-East Crater) and the craters from the volcano's most recent eruptions, plus you'll get to go through a lava flow tunnel about 100 meters long. After checking out the base of the summit area and the spots where the most recent eruptions happened, you'll keep heading down on foot You'll pass by the sites of other recent eruptions and the Valle del Bove depression, where you can take in a panoramic view of the Ionian coast (Aeolian Islands and Calabria). Head back to the starting point by jeep and cable car. Drop-off at the spot we agreed on earlier This hike takes about 4 hours and 30 minutes round trip. Medium-low difficulty, for people who are used to walking.

Includes

Pick-up and drop-off service to and from Catania. Trekking with a volcanological/alpine tour guide. Trekking equipment: helmets, trekking shoes, windproof jackets, trekking poles.

Important Information

• The tour is subject to weather and volcanic conditions and may be canceled or modified by the tour guide even on the day of the tour.
• The meeting time is at 9:30 a.m., but the tour will begin once all participants have settled in and received their equipment.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund