Guided trekking excursion to the craters of Etna
Do this because
- Discover Sicily on a guided trekking tour on the craters of the Etna
- Head to the summit along different paths and take in the view from the top
- Learn more about the volcano and the history of its eruptions
- Look into the volcano from the edge of the craters
What to expect
Take part in a trekking excursion on the craters of Etna and spend a morning discovering some of the most fascinating views of Sicily: you will begin your experience in Piano Provenzana from where you will head towards the large craters that destroyed the tourist station.
The first stop will let you see the ruins of the Hotel delle Betulle, the only visible structure that remains today after all the others were destroyed by the lava flow of October 2002. The route gives you the opportunity to visit and learn about several volcanic morphologies, related to the series of eruptions that occurred on the northern side of the Etna.
After admiring the specific volcanic structure called “hornitos” (“small oven” in Spanish), you'll continue up along the cinder cones of the 2002 eruption (called Bottoniera), till you reach the maximum height of 2100 mt on the edge of the craters. After taking in the wondrous view you'll head down inside a sandy channel, to reach once again the starting point.
Important to know
Not suitable for:
- Women after the third month of pregnancy can't take part in the activity
Know in advance:
- This tour operates with a minimum of 6 participants
- Please note that the excursion is subject to variations in case of changes in the environmental, climatic, or volcanic conditions
- Please note that trekking requires discrete physical preparation and attention during the activity
- Difficulty: this activity is suitable for excursionists used to hiking at altitude
What’s included
Entrance fees
Guided walking tour
On-site assistance
Health/travel insurance
Local guide
Trekking guide
What’s not included
Snowshoes and trekking poles rental in winter (€10 per person)
Parking ticket (3€ for the whole day)
Trekking shoes (to rent on the spot at authorized rentals at a cost of € 5 per pair)
Warm jacket (to rent on the spot at authorized rentals at a cost of € 5 per pair)
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Provider
Guide Vulcanologiche Etna Nord
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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