Trekking to Etna's Top(jeep one way+guide service) for experienced hikers

Tour info

Duration
6 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

We will reach the Central Crater of Mount Etna from Piano Provenzana with a 4x4 jeep up to a height of 3300 mt. After an uphill walk of 400 meters of difference. We admire the greatness, the uniqueness and the processes of this extraordinary volcanic environment, combined with the spectacle of the panorama that can be enjoyed from the roof of Sicily. The downhill will be made along the same path used at the moment of the ascent, while the last part will be made inside little channels constituted by soft and friable volcanic scoria, on which you can walk easily without any problem adopting the necessary precautions, till Piano Provenzana at an height of 1800 mt where we started. Total kilometers (round-trip): 11,2 km (it may vary) Maximum altitude reached: 3300 mt. Minimum altitude reached: 1800 mt. Total climb uphill: 400 mt (it may vary) Total climb downhill: 1500 mt (it may vary)

What’s included?

  • Licensed Volcanological Guide

  • Trekking sticks

  • Helmets

  • Insurance in case of accidents

  • Entry/Admission – Mount Etna

  • Transport service (one way only) from an altitude of 1800 m. at an altitude of 2900 m.

  • Entry/Admission - Itinerario Crateri Sommitali

  • Lunch

  • Bottled water

  • windbreaker

  • Return by 4x4 jeep from an altitude of 2800 m. at an altitude of 1800 m.

  • Parking

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 6h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas

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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