2002 Crater Excursion - Northern Etna

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).

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Trekking is not recommended for those who usually do little motor activity.
Without adequate shoes you are not covered by accident insurance.
Most travelers can participate
Trekking does not require large preparations on a physical level, it is easy and absent of particularly difficult passages, however attention must be paid when treating volcanic soil, which is often incoherent and unstable.
The total duration of the trek will depend on the gait.
The route foresees the ascent and the passage along the crater edges, this could cause problems of vertigo to the sensitive subjects.
This itinerary, in relation to the type, is suitable for people in a state of good physical health, who do not suffer from particular pathologies (cardio vascular, respiratory or hypertension).
The excursion may be changed at the discretion of the Guides or be interrupted should the environmental, atmospheric or volcanic conditions change, such as to compromise the safety of the entire group.
To ensure the success of the excursion and the correct performance of the activity, it is good practice to know your health conditions perfectly and to have them present at the Guide, to reduce the occurrence of any problems and avoid risks.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers