One Day Tour to the Summit Craters of Etna

Pick-up at your accommodation and move to the Sapienza refuge (1900 m) to begin a soft trekking suitable for everyone on the summit craters of Etna, an area that represents the area of ​​volcanic activities. This excursion will take you to the top (3,000 meters), at the base of the main active craters, in a majestic volcanic desert where silence fills the space around you. Along the way we will cross various lava flows, among which the 1991-93 eruption stands out.

1. 1

   Itinerario Crateri Sommitali

   4 hours

   A whole day accompanied by our guides, to know the genesis and the visit of craters at an approximate height of 3000 meters. During the trekking we can find continuous fumaroles and explosive activities of various kinds: Strombolian activity, fountains and lava bombs, groundwater activities that continuously change the morphology of the places. We will climb to 2900m (Torre del Filosofo), from here we will continue on foot to visit the craters formed in the 2002/03 eruption accompanied by an authorized volcanological guide.

2. 2

   Mount Etna

   2 hours

   Visit of a lava flow cave.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Activities carried out with machines, 4 × 4 off-road vehicles and / or minivans.
• Guests must wear hiking shoes and bring a jacket.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.