Etna 3000 Tour
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Etna 3000: An Exclusive Tour Among the Giants of the Volcano
Discover the essence of the highest volcano in Europe with the Etna 3000 tour, an exclusive adventure among extraordinary landscapes.
On board 4×4 vehicles, we climb up to Pizzi Deneri at 2850 meters, where the summit craters stand out: the majestic South-East Crater and the imposing North-East Crater. From the edge of the spectacular Valle del Bove, a huge expanse of black lava, we admire a unique panorama, shaped by legendary eruptions such as the one in 2002. The experience culminates with the exploration of a lava cave, a natural tunnel where the power of Etna is revealed in all its magnificence.
An exclusive and unforgettable tour.
09:30 - 16:00
2850M
MEDIUM
max. 10 people
Meeting Point
- At the Mareneve kiosk in Piano Provenzana (see Google Maps). There are sufficient (paid) parking spaces available.
Recommended equipment
- High hiking shoes (low shoes get filled with sharp volcanic sand) and long trousers or high socks. When socks are put on over shoes, they prevent sand from entering the shoes, like gaiters.
- Clothing suitable for the weather and altitude, in layers: during the winter season snow clothing included. Gloves and hat; in summer, windbreaker, cap, sunglasses and sun cream
- 1.5 l water per person
- Packed lunch
- Camera
Services included
- Insurance throughout the tour
- Authorised Italian-speaking guide (certified hiking guide with BLSD certificate)
- Equipment: trekking poles, windbreakers, rucksacks, helmets, lamps and trekking shoes (please let us know your shoe size when booking)
- Breakfast
- Tasting of typical products: honey, cream, liqueurs
Services not included
- Everything that is not listed under ‘Included Services’.
Services on request
- Pick-up from hotel or other meeting point (price to be agreed)
- Hiking shoe hire
Important information
Highlights
Face to face with the Summit Craters
With 4×4 vehicles, we reach Pizzi Deneri at 2850 meters, a natural terrace that offers a close encounter with the majestic summit craters. Here stand the North-East Crater, once the highest peak, and the South-East Crater, the current summit. A breathtaking panorama that reveals all the strength and grandeur of the volcano.
The Majestic Valle del Bove
From the edge of the precipice, we admire the spectacular Valle del Bove, an immense lunar expanse on the eastern side of Etna. This majestic landscape, born from the collapse of an ancient peak, tells the story of a time when the valley was lush. Today, the black desert of solidified lava bears witness to the primordial power of the volcano.
The Volcanological Observatory: Science and Nature
The Impressive Craters of 2002
Exploring the Lava Caves
Reviews
Reimar Suess
Wir haben eine wunderschöne Wanderung erlebt. Sebastiano ist ein toller Guide, der für den Ätna “brennt” und zusätzlich zu dieser Begeisterung fundiertes Wissen über die Natur und den Vulkan mitbringt. Toller Service, dass EtnaWay auch noch Ausrüstung (in unserem Fall die vergessenen Wanderschuhe) bereitstellt. Alles in allem absolut empfehlenswert!!
Susanna Borek
Wir hatten eine fantastische Tour mit Christiano! Er hat super viel gewusst und keine Möglichkeit ausgelassen uns mehr über Aetna, seine Entwicklung und auch die Geschichte drumherum zu erzählen! Wir waren mit 2 Kindern (4 und 8 Jahre) unterwegs, war super!! Wanderschuhe sind besser als Sportschuhe 😉 Sehr empfehlenswert.
Francisca
Hiking in Etna was an incredible experience. Gianpaolo is very easy going and a great guide who knows a lot about Etna. Not only did he taught us a lot about vulcanos, but also how Etna has shaped the Sicilian culture.
Our group got a bit of a cloudy day, but has Gianpaolo kept telling us, Etna is never boring! And as the clouds moved, we did get to see great views.
It was a great hike (we also got to visit a lava tunnel), and I learned a lot more than I was expecting!
mikhail glazunov
We took the top craters hiking tour. It was a high quality hiking experience. Organized very well, in an enjoyable and safe way. Christian, the guide, was super friendly, speaking English, German and Italian. Truly unforgettable experience.
Etna 3000 Tour
150€
Per person
Meeting point on Etna
230€
Per person
With round trip transport
- Transport in 4x4
- Breakfast and equipment
* Children under 13 pay €10 less!
Children under 3 years old do not pay
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