2002 Crater Excursion - Northern Etna

Tour info

Duration
2 hours - 3 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

The 2002 crater tour is one of the most popular destinations chosen by tourists on the northern slopes of Etna, far from the chaos of the southern slope, allowing you to savor the authenticity of the Etna volcanic environment in total tranquility, immersed in uncontaminated nature. Our guests accompanied by our Guides will be immersed in a whole new world, passing by the remains of the tourist infrastructures, the castings, the green of the woods and finally the craters surrounded by lunar landscapes, all in a path of just over 4, 5 km round trip. Possibility to rent boots / jacket on the spot. Program: Meeting at the Etna Nord Volcanological Guides office in Piano Provenzana at 10:30 am. Departure from Piano Provenzana at 1800 meters at 11:00. Initial briefing. Beginning of the trek. Visit to eruptive fractures up to a maximum altitude of 2100 meters. Descent on trekking to the starting point. Total duration: 3h Difficulty: T (Tourist).

What’s included?

  • Accident insurance

  • Trekking poles

  • Entry/Admission - Piano Provenzana

  • Lunch

  • Snacks

  • Bottled water

  • Trekking shoes

  • Windbreaker

  • Hat and gloves (depending on the season)

  • parking area

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2-3 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Guide Vulcanologiche Etna Nord

About operator:

Volcanologic Guides that organizes Etna's tours, trekking, excursions and adventure trips on the highest active Volcano in Europe. Come and discover the volcano, craters, caves, eruptions and lava fields with us. Italian law stipulates that the Alpine and Volcanologic Guides, are the only ones authorized to lead groups on active volcanoes (framework law of 6 January 1996, 6 and regional law of 6 April 1996).

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