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2002 Crater Excursion - Northern Etna

4.9(303 reviews)
3 hours
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2002 Crater Excursion - Northern Etna
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About This Tour

The tour to the craters of 2002 is one of the most sought after destinations and chosen by tourists on the northern side of Etna, far from the large mass of visitors. This tour allows you to savor the authenticity of the Etna volcanic environment in total tranquility. Our guests accompanied by guides will be accompanied on a visit to the remains of the tourist infrastructures destroyed by the lava flows of the great eruption of 2002, through woods, lunar landscapes and finally on the edges of explosive craters, all in a path of just over 4.5 km roundtrip. Possibility to rent boots + jacket on site. Program: Meeting scheduled at Piano Provenzana (Etna Nord) at 9:45 am. Departure from Piano Provenzana at an altitude of 1800 meters at 10:00. Initial briefing. Beginning of the trek. Visit to the eruptive fractures up to a maximum altitude of 2100 meters. Trekking descent to the starting point. Total duration: 3h Difficulty: T (Tourist). Also suitable for children used to walking

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Excursion to the craters of 2002 in winter

Excursion to the craters of 2002 in winter

The 2002 craters in winter

The 2002 craters in winter

Snow-covered 2002 craters

Snow-covered 2002 craters

The north side of the volcano

The north side of the volcano

Snowshoeing in the woods before arriving at the craters

Snowshoeing in the woods before arriving at the craters

Crater consisting of bombs and volcanic wastes

Crater consisting of bombs and volcanic wastes

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What's Included

Accident insurance
Volcanological guide authorized in accordance with the law

What's Not Included

Bottled water
Trekking shoes (to be rented on site at authorized rentals at a cost of € 5 per pair)
Hat and gloves (especially in winter, spring and autumn)
Trekking poles
Pickup service from your accommodation
Parking ticket (€5 for the entire day on weekdays and €8 on Sundays and public holidays.)
Snowshoe rental (winter period) at a cost of 15 € per person to be paid on the spot

Additional Information

Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Trekking is not recommended for those who usually do little motor activity.
Without adequate shoes you are not covered by accident insurance.
Trekking does not require large preparations on a physical level, it is easy and absent of particularly difficult passages, however attention must be paid when treating volcanic soil, which is often incoherent and unstable.
The total duration of the trek will depend on the gait.
The route foresees the ascent and the passage along the crater edges, this could cause problems of vertigo to the sensitive subjects.
This itinerary, in relation to the type, is suitable for people in a state of good physical health, who do not suffer from particular pathologies (cardio vascular, respiratory or hypertension).
The excursion may be changed at the discretion of the Guides or be interrupted should the environmental, atmospheric or volcanic conditions change, such as to compromise the safety of the entire group.
To ensure the success of the excursion and the correct performance of the activity, it is good practice to know your health conditions perfectly and to have them present at the Guide, to reduce the occurrence of any problems and avoid risks.

Meeting Point

The meeting point is located in the car park near the chairlift active at Eta Nord in winter. The bar is the second house of the 4 in the parking lot. Please note that our meeting point is the "Chiosco Bar Mareneve" not the "Chiosco Bar Etna Nord".

Cancellation Policy

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

✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather

Tour Operator

Guide Vulcanologiche Etna Nord

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