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Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike

4.9(310 reviews)
6 hours
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Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike
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About This Tour

Each excursion is carried out in compliance with the levels of volcanic risk. After the meeting and departure from Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza (Etna Sud), with the cable car and 4x4 jeep you reach an altitude of 2,800 meters and from here in about 2 hours of walking through lava flows and environments looking lunar, you reach the Etna Summit Craters at 3340mt. Here we will walk on the spectacular rim of the Central Crater, we will face the dizzying Northeast Crater and we will see at our side the famous Southeast Crater, author of the most recent and impressive eruptions. In addition to the vastness of the summit craters, you will admire a unique volcanic environment, with gas emissions, volcanic bombs and the sparkling colors of the ground thanks to the sublimation of various elements, including sulfur in particular. During the descent we will visit the craters of Barbagallo and cross a lava channel. Once again at 2500 m with the Etna cable car we will return to the starting point.

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Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike
Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike
Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike
Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike
Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike
Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike
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What's Included

Trekking boots
Trekking sticks
Helmet
Insurance and Volcanological Guides

What's Not Included

Bottle of water
Snack and food
Cable car and 4x4 jeep tickets (65€ per person) DA paid locally
Pick up transfer service from Catania or around
Wind jacket

Additional Information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
People have to be in a perfect physical conditions. The level is medium-high

Meeting Point

Departure from Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza at our Ashàra's Info point located close to Terrazza dell'Etna Restaurant

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather

Tour Operator

Ashàra Etna & Stromboli Guides

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Guest Ratings

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4.9

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