Overview
ItineraryAfter the meeting with the volcanological guide and the pre-departure briefing, with the help of cable car and 4x4 bus we will quickly gain altitude up to 2900m s.l.m., near Torre del Filosofo. We will begin a 2-hour walking trek where we will make 2-3 intermediate breaks to enjoy the view along the lunar-like lava fields that will lead us under the summit craters. With a last challenging climb we will reach the summit of Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe where we can admire the peculiarities that characterize the summit area.We will descend on foot through sandbanks, we will visit other craters of different historical periods and we will cross a lava flow channel.We will return to an altitude of 2500 m asl where the cable car will take us back to the starting point.The ticket for the cable car and 4x4 bus transport up to an altitude of 2900 m a.s.l. is not included in the cost of the excursion.At the discretion of the guide and for safety reasons, given the continuous and unpredictable evolution of volcanic activity, the excursions could undergo variations and, above all, could be modified according to weather conditions and volcanic activity.Stop At: • Mount Etna, 95030 Catania, Sicily Italy • Itinerario Crateri Sommitali, Linguaglossa, Sicily Italy • Valle Del Bove, 95019 Zafferana Etnea, Sicily Italy
Supplier Name
Ashàra - Volcanological Guides in Sicily
Additional Information
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,You must be in perfect physical condition,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,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Social distancing enforced throughout experience,Gear/equipment sanitized between use,Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Inclusions:
Free rental rock helmet,High-necked hiking shoes,Trekking poles,Windbreakers + gloves
Exclusions:
Backpack 10/20 L,Bottled water - at least 1.5 L,Snacks - Snack and packed lunch,Cable car and 4x4 jeep tickets,Socks
Awesome trip all around. If you want to experience Etna, this is the tour to book. Funny and experienced guides explained everything in detail from the basics of vulcanos to the specialities of Etna. In terms of difficulty "moderate" describes the hike perfectly, I'm personally not a hiker and I went into this trip with some minor muscle pain and still managed to get to the top. Every 20 to 30 minutes we stopped to catch our breath while the guide informed us about the different craters and recent eruptions that had taken place around us. How you experience this trip will heavily depend on weather conditions, we were lucky and had a sunny clear sky with breathtaking views of all the areas around Etna. Last but not least you need to know that the meeting point at the cable car is a huge tourist trap with overpriced souvenir shops and Restaurants that are overflowing with bus loads of tourists from cruise ships. And as such other Tour operators will offer tours on Etna that are not worth
Reviewed by: LukasGi, 09/20/2021 12:00:00 AM
The tour was really amazing! The Ashara Team offer a 1st class hiking adventure (nearly) to the top of the beautiful Etna…always save and secure. Highly recommend! It was a fantastic hiking day!
Reviewed by: _Alex_der_Ioewe_, 09/15/2021 12:00:00 AM
Both me and my husband enjoyed the experience very much. We were worried we did not have the right equipment but Ashara had everything we needed available. The guide was fun and pasionate. We learned many things about volcanoes and made us even more curious. The views were breathtaking and unique. A cool thing is that we really felt safe with our guide, he’s such a good leader!
Reviewed by: Discover52781488421, 08/30/2021 12:00:00 AM
Great trip, great information provided about the volcano, but especially wonderful guides who make the trip remarkable!
Reviewed by: kevinsG3798EM, 08/27/2021 12:00:00 AM
We had a great experience with Mary coordinating our tour and Marco leading our group through the sights. Very patient, helpful, and tolerant of a couple old timers. We truly enjoyed the day and were exhausted but felt rewarded for having made the effort.
Reviewed by: garybQ1937JH, 08/25/2021 12:00:00 AM
