Etna’s Summit Craters:Guided tour+Cable car+jeep(one way) for experienced hikers

Discover the top of the highest active volcano in Europe with a licensed Volcano Guide. This place, rich in charm, put together the man's curiosity and the mysterious face of the volcano.

- Possibility of renting shoes or jackets on site.

Schedule:

Meeting at the parking lot in front of Esagonal Bar at 08:30.

Departure planned at 09:00AM.

Initial briefing and buying of the tickets for the cable car (round-trip) and for the 4x4 jeeps (one way).

Arrival at a height of 2500 mt with the cable car.

Departure with 4x4 jeeps towards Torre del Filosofo at a height of 2900 mt.

Start of the trekking route of 3 km till the Summit Craters - altitude 3250 mt.

Trekking downhill for 6,5 km till the arrival point of the cable at a height of 2500 mt.

Trip back to Rifugio Sapienza, 1800 mt.

Total time: 5 hours

Total kilometres: 9,5 km

Difficulty: For excursionists accustomed to walk at altitude - E (Excursionists).

Recommended equipment:

K-way / Hat and gloves (according to the season) / Long pants.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
This type of itinerary, in relation to the type, is suited to people in good physical health, not suffering from particular diseases (breathing ones, or hypertension).
The excursion could be subjected to variations at the discretion of the Guides, or it could be interrupted in case of changes of the environmental, climatic or volcanic conditions, so as to undermine the safety of the entire group.
For the success of the excursion and for its correct carrying out, it’s good to know perfectly your health conditions and, if necessary, let the Guide know about them, in order to reduce the occurrence of any problems and to avoid any risks.
The excursion will be carried out according to the limits established by the ordinance in force published by the competent authorities in case of volcanic explosions, the volcano guides must respect it. In this case the guides must stop where it is still safe to arrive for the safety of the entire group.
The route consists of the ascent and the walking along the crater edges, this may cause dizziness to susceptible individuals.
We recommend not to use contact lens, because of the exhaled volcanic gases and of ash. This last one could easily cause problems, if pushed.
The trekking requires a discrete preparation on a physical level. Being a path that develops at high altitude, it will be easy to accuse symptoms of fatigue. It is required attention, since it is a volcanic active area, subjected to constant gaseous exhalations and composed by a soil constituted by inconsistent and unstable rocks.
Without adequate shoes you are not covered by insurance.
Pregnant women who have passed the third month of pregnancy are not allowed to take part to any excursion activity.
Because of the continuous and unpredictable evolution of the volcanic activity, the excursions could undergo variations, or, in extreme cases, be cancelled, at the discretion of the guide for safety reasons.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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 20 travelers