Etna South Upper Craters Guided Excursion from Taormina
Do this because
- Reach 1900 meters with a multilingual tour leader
- Enjoy the ride by cable car
- Walk in the authorized area escorted by your Alpine Guide
- Reach the highest altitude by 4x4 vehicles
- Admire the upper craters activity on Mount Etna
What to expect
Enjoy a fun excursion to Mount Etna, the highest volcano in Europe and a UNESCO site since 2013. Leave with your tour guide on board a comfortable coach and reach Rifugio Sapienza at 1.900 meters on the south side of the volcano. After a technical stop, ascent by cable car up to 2,500 meters and continuing on board jeeps up to the authorized crater zones at approximately 2,900 meters with the assistance of licensed Guides of the CAI (Italian Alpine Club) who will escort you for a soft trekking. Stop to admire the eventual activity of the summit craters in a safety zone according to weather conditions. Warm clothing and suitable shoes are recommended and can be rented on site. The ascents to Etna’s authorized crater areas are always escorted by guides of the Italian Alpine Club, who are responsible for the safety of the travellers and are subordinated to the decisions of the relevant authorities in relation to the changes of volcanic activity that affect the altitude reached.
Important to know
Know in advance:
- Pick up is also available along the route only on request by contacting the Tour Operator
Remember to bring:
- Warm clothing and suitable shoes
What’s included
Roundtrip transportation
Multilingual guide
Trekking guide
Skip-the-line ticket
Cable car ticket
Pickup and drop-off from designated areas
4x4 tour
What’s not included
Food and drinks
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
Terminal Interbus Taormina, Piazza Luigi Pirandello, Taormina, ME, Italia
Meeting point:
The meeting point is the main Bus Terminal in Via Pirandello not the Greek theater. Getting out from the Porta Messina arch take the Via Pirandello on the right and go down the hill, you will find it on the right after 500m.
Provider
SAT Group
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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