Etna Top Craters - 3400 mt intensive hike




Price from:
€160
Where:
Etna North
Duration:
6/7 hours
Departure time:
7.00 AM
Difficulty:
Medium to hard
Tour description:
Is it your dream to witness the edge of an active crater? This tour might be just what you're seeking.
Accompained by our certified volcanologist guide (multilingual on request) from Mount Etna's northern side, you will get on board of authorized 4x4 buses to an altitude of 2900 meters. Once there, you will hike 400/500 metres up to the central craters of Mt. Etna.
Equipped with helmets, challenge yourselves with an intense hike among fine volcanic sand, unstable and abrasive volcanic rocks and significant slopes that will bring you to marvel at the active crater terraces and the breathtaking landscape that unfolds.
You will be rewarded with the impressive kaleidoscope of volcanic hues, ranging from black to red and the vivid yellow of sulfur crystals from the fumaroles.
The hike includes a descent on foot to the 4x4 vehicles that will bring you back to to the starting point.
DISCLAIMER: With good weather and volcanic conditions, the tour around the summit craters is typically 8 km long and lasts about 3 hours, although the duration ultimately is at the guide's discretion based on the effective conditions.
Please note that this tour is not available in Winter time due to the presence of ice and snow on the paths.
Suitable for
Couples
People with a good level of fitness
Adrenaline enthusiasts
Please note that is not allowed for:
Pregnant women
Children under 12 years of age
People suffering from cardio-respiratory conditions
People not used to physical activities
What's included
Naturalistic multilingual guide (English and Italian. Upon request French - Spanish - Polish - German)
4x4 bus ride to the summit area of Mt. Etna (2900 metres and back)
Volcanological guide
Helmet
What to bring
Wind jacket
Warm jacket
Hiking boots (not sandals)
Hat
Water (min. 2L per person) and snacks
Sunblock
Where to meet
Meeting directly on Mount Etna at an agreed point (transportation not included)
Pick up from Taormina/Castelmola/Giardini Naxos/Letojanni at spefic meeting points in a small group (on request)
