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Volcanological excursion of the wild and less touristy side of the Etna volcano

5.0(85 reviews)
4h 30m
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Volcanological excursion of the wild and less touristy side of the Etna volcano
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About This Tour

The route is a valid alternative to the top craters, and is among the most complete and fascinating that can be offered on the volcano, suitable for those who want to walk among craters, fractures in the ground, lava flows and visit exceptional volcanic supply ducts, where a time the molten magmatic mass boiled.The trekking of great volcanological interest, involves the ascent on special 4x4 vehicles from an altitude of 1800 meters to an altitude of 2800 meters (for a total of 8 km of road) accompanied by your volcanological guide who will begin the explanations on board.During the journey you will visit the fracture called (Rift) of the north side of Etna, you will enter with your protective helmets inside the chimney of a perfectly intact volcanic cone, you will visit the mouths that have produced the lava flows. The excursion will continue, on the edge of large craters, through descents composed of slopes of volcanic ash, among the craters generated by innumerable lateral eruptions.

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Descent towards the craters

Descent towards the craters

Photographing the explosive activity started at the South East Crater of Etna during the excursion

Photographing the explosive activity started at the South East Crater of Etna during the excursion

From Piano delle Concazze Etna North 2800 meters

From Piano delle Concazze Etna North 2800 meters

Visit to the largest craters on the north side

Visit to the largest craters on the north side

Descent into the volcanic sand

Descent into the volcanic sand

The less known craters of the north side of the volcano

The less known craters of the north side of the volcano

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What's Included

Entry/Admission to Mount Etna
Licensed Volcanological Guide
Trekking poles, trekking shoes, helmets, warm jacket, extra socks, extra backpack
Insurance in case of accidents

What's Not Included

windbreaker
Parking ticket (€5 for the entire day on weekdays and €8 on Sundays and public holidays.)
(50€ per person to be paid on the spot) for vehicles 4x4 from 1800m. at 2800m. from 2800m. at 2500m.
Transport service from your accommodation

Additional Information

Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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
This type of itinerary, in relation to the type, is suited to people in good physical health, not suffering from particular disease (it is strongly discouraged to those who suffer from cardio-vascular problems, breathing problems or hypertension).
The route consists of the ascent and the walking along the crater edges, this may cause dizziness to susceptible individuals.
The excursion requires a good preparation on a physical level. Because of it results to be a high height path, it would be easy to experience symptoms of fatigue.
Trekking is not recommended for those who does not do physical activity regularly.
For the success of the excursion and for its correct carrying out, it’s good to know perfectly your health conditions and, if necessary, let the Guides know about them, in order to reduce the occurrence of any problem and to avoid any risks.
It is required also to be careful, since it is volcanic soil, often inconsistent and unstable.
The route is also suited for children over 6 years old.
We recommend not to use contact lens, because of the exhaled volcanic gases and of ash. This last one could easily cause problems, if pushed.

Meeting Point

The meeting point is located in the parking lot near the active chairlift at Eta Nord in winter. The bar is the second house of the 4 present 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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