Etna Summit Craters Tour
5,0
A Top Adventure: Emotions and Panoramas for True Explorers
An unforgettable adventure.
08:00 - 14:00
3300M
HARD
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 coverage throughout the tour
- Licensed English-, German-, French-, or Italian-speaking guide
- 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
- Child seats for transfer
Important information
- Please inform us in advance of any special circumstances: health problems, allergies, heart disease, blood pressure problems, limited mobility, disability. We will find the best solution for you for an unforgettable day on Mount Etna.
- Activity at this height is not recommended for women from the third month of pregnancy onwards.
- Changes may occur or the tour may be cancelled if the guide deems it necessary if weather or volcanic conditions threaten the safety of the group.
Highlights
Meeting point: Ready for the adventure
Lava desert trekking
The summit of Mount Etna: Over Sicily
We reach the summit of Sicily! From the summit craters we have a spectacular view as far as the mainland. We explore the Voragine, Bocca Nuova and the north-east crater and observe how the volcanic gases have moulded the terrain into extraordinary shades. A unique experience where the breath of Etna reveals itself in all its power and beauty.
Picnic break in contact with nature
On the way down, we stop for a picnic at a picturesque spot. The picnic lunch, which can be purchased directly at the meeting point, offers a relaxing moment amidst the natural beauty of the volcano. It is an opportunity to rest and reflect on the extraordinary experience we have had so far, surrounded by the majesty of Mount Etna.
Descent and tasting: a sweet farewell
Those looking for a sporting challenge can tackle the descent on foot or take the off-road bus back to Piano Provenzana. Back at the starting point, there is a tasting of local products: fine honey, pistachio creams and typical liqueurs. A delicious end to an unforgettable adventure that you will always carry in your heart.
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.
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