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Tour to the Summit Craters of Etna 2920 meters with cable car and Jeep

5 (16)
Catania, IT
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Tour to the Summit Craters of Etna 2920 meters with cable car and Jeep

5 (16)
Catania, IT
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Embark on a thrilling adventure to the Summit Craters of Etna with this captivating tour. Climb to the maximum limit reachable by law on Mount Etna, accompanied by knowledgeable Volcanological – Alpine Guides who will lead you through these magnificent landscapes. At 2920 meters, witness the highest and most active crater of the Etna volcano, the south-east crater. Walk along the edge of this deep crater, feeling the steam in the air and experiencing the incredible power of the volcano. The tour also includes a visit to the Barbagallo craters, where you can enjoy a pleasant walk and admire the eastern flank of the southeast crater. Explore a volcanic cave and even taste the minerality of Etna wines at the Oro d'Etna farm. This unforgettable journey promises to leave you breathless and in awe of the natural wonders of Mount Etna.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 6 hours
  • Suitable for 2-10 Participants
  • Small Group Tour, Private Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Climbing to the maximum limit of Mount Etna
  • Walking along a deep crater and smelling the steam
  • Trekking along the crest of the famous 2002/03 craters
  • Exploring a volcanic cave with protective gear
  • Visiting Oro d'Etna for honey, oil, and wine tastings
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Helmet for the cave
  • Cable car and jeep ticket
  • Lunch

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Introduction

Experience the thrill of climbing to the maximum limit reachable by law on Mount Etna with the Tour to the Summit Craters of Etna 2920 meters. Led by experienced Volcanological – Alpine Guides, this tour takes you to the highest and most active crater of the Etna volcano, providing breathtaking views and a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Feel the power of the volcano as you walk along the deep crater and smell the steam in the air. This tour will immerse you in the magnificent landscapes of Mount Etna, leaving you with unforgettable memories.

What to expect?

During the Tour to the Summit Craters of Etna 2920 meters, you can anticipate an exhilarating experience surrounded by captivating natural beauty. The tour includes a cable car ride and a jeep journey, giving you the opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes of Mount Etna. You will witness the highest and most active crater of the volcano, the south-east crater, up close. Additionally, you will embark on a light trek along the crest of the famous 2002/03 craters, where you can enjoy enchanting views of the eastern flank of the southeast crater. The tour also offers the chance to explore a volcanic cave and venture into a tunnel formed by lava. Lastly, you will visit the Oro d'Etna farm for honey, oil, and three wine tastings, providing a taste of the unique minerality of Etna wines.

Who is this for?

The Tour to the Summit Craters of Etna 2920 meters is an ideal experience for adventure seekers, nature enthusiasts, and those with a fascination for volcanic landscapes. Whether you are a seasoned traveler or a first-time explorer, this tour welcomes anyone seeking an extraordinary encounter with one of Europe's most active volcanoes. Suitable for all ages, this tour offers a mix of magnificent scenery, thrill-seeking opportunities, and cultural experiences, making it an unforgettable adventure for families, friends, and solo travelers alike.

Why book this?

Embarking on the Tour to the Summit Craters of Etna 2920 meters promises a truly unique and exhilarating experience. By reaching the maximum height legally accessible on Mount Etna, you will witness the awe-inspiring power of an active volcano up close. Led by knowledgeable guides, you can explore the breathtaking landscapes and walk along the crater, immersing yourself in the raw beauty of nature. The chance to enter a volcanic cave and taste local honey, oil, and exquisite Etna wines at Oro d'Etna farm adds a touch of culture and indulgence to this adventure. This tour offers an extraordinary blend of natural wonders, adrenaline-pumping activities, and immersive cultural experiences, making it a must-book for anyone seeking a truly unforgettable journey.

Good to know

The Tour to the Summit Craters of Etna 2920 meters has a total duration of 360 minutes, providing ample time to explore the unique landscapes and attractions. The itinerary includes a cable car ride, a jeep journey, and light treks, so wearing comfortable shoes and clothing is highly recommended. Helmets, torches, and protective caps will be provided for the visit to the volcanic cave. This tour is suitable for individuals of all fitness levels, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the adventure. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture the breathtaking views and unforgettable moments throughout the tour.

Reviews

Customers rave about the Tour to the Summit Craters of Etna 2920 meters, praising the knowledgeable and friendly Volcanological – Alpine Guides who accompany them throughout the journey. Travelers express their awe at the sight of the south-east crater, the highest and most active crater of Mount Etna. Many highlight the unique experience of walking along the crater and smelling the volcanic steam, describing it as truly unforgettable. Visitors also appreciate the opportunity to explore the volcanic cave and taste the delicious honey, oil, and wines at Oro d'Etna farm. Overall, the tour receives high praise for its combination of natural beauty, adventure, and cultural experiences, leaving customers in awe of the power and majesty of Mount Etna.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

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Your Itinerary

Mount Etna

Arrival at Rifugio Sapienza at 2000 m. (Cable car/jeep tickets included) Climb by cable car up to 2920 m above sea level. Accompanied by Volcanological – Alpine Guides (Craters of 2002 and imploded western flank of the South/East crater).

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Mount Etna

Continue on foot with a light trek along the crest of the famous 2002/03 craters. The Barbagallo craters represent the last eruption to have formed lateral craters, a pleasant walk, an easy trek that will allow us to enjoy an enchanting landscape. We will see the eastern flank of the southeast crater

Admission Included

Colata Lavica 1992

You will see the final stretch of the 1992 lava flow that arrived at the gates of Zafferana, you will take a short trek on the famous "AA" type lavas

Admission Included

Mount Etna

Visit to a volcanic cave, you will enter a tunnel formed by lava, an activity suitable for everyone, we will provide you with a helmet, torch and protective cap.

Admission Included

Oro d'Etna

We will pay a visit to the Oro d'Etna farm, honey, oil and 3 wine tastings (Etna rosso DOC, Etna bianco DOC and Etna Rosato Doc), which will allow us to discover the minerality of Etna wines

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Reviews

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5 (16)

LaurenceH1976

We make the visit with my son (20 years). It was wonderful! The landscape is unbelievable! We had a great, sympathic, attentionated guide, Daniela. Everything was perfect ! Thank you!

Lahori2015

Enjoyed the tour, and knowledgeable guide added to whole experience. Pretty straightforward, drive to 2000 meter where there is a whole tourism type set up with shops and parking. Get cable car to 2500 mtr and then 4WD bus to 2750mtr which is furthest you can go. Short walk to ox crator. Cave was a bit underwhelming but interesting to learn how they form and the extent to which they riddle the area. Visit for honey tasting was also good and bought some local fare. Points to note, need light jacket as temp drops the higher you go. No harm in taking a packed lunch. Can be cloudy/misty at 2750mtr so you may not really see much. If misty do keep every one in sight as can get lost.

lbasskin

We did the crater tour with Simon, just my wife and I, and it was outstanding. He drove us to all the places that mattered, and a highlight was the lava tube. HIs English was fantastic, and his knowledge of the place and its history was outstanding. When we declined climbing a more strenuous walk to the summit, he took us the a smaller but flatter crater down the hill. Had we been younger or in better shape we could have had all the hiking we wanted. Instead, it was prefect for our legs. I recommend this tour (also 1. leave early in the morning for the site before the cruiseboat tourists swamp the place. 2. It is VERY windy up top and I had a jacket but could have used a hooded sweatshirt as well.

Shawsomematt

We had a great visit to Mount Etna through Etna Excursions. Unfortunately Etna was very active on our visit so it was impossible to visit the crater rim, but getting up to 2900 meters was really cool and allowed an excellent view of Etna spitting rocks and smoke. The rumbles, fumeroles and sulfurous smoke made this a multi sensory experience! This particular tour is not at all physically demanding - involving cable cars and jeeps from Rifugio Sapienza up to 2900 mt and back down again. It was cold and windy at 2900 so even if allowed I think the 3300 mt visit to the summit with my kids (very fit and active 11, 8 years) would have been a bit much. After, we drove to a lava cave and a flow and wrapped up with a visit to a small wine/honey/olive/oil tasting room. Our private (an unexpected surprise!) guide, Florinda, was excellent from the advance communicarion to the knowledge she shared about Etna's history and geology as well as its impact on the region. She was also great with our kids and took really good pics of us :). Overall, the excursion was excellent - the mountain was brilliant and the cave and flow were interesting and educational. The tasting was also nice and fun for the kids - there is no pressure to buy, but the products were quality and we did as they made good souvenirs. Communication with the company was excellent - we had several informative exchanges via WhatsApp before I booked - they were very responsive, informative and professional. Note that the price of the excursion does not include the cable car and 4x4 vans up the mountain, that is an extra 66/50 euro per adult/kid so this excursion isn't cheap approaching 400euro for the family, but it was worth it. Afterwards, we returned to the lava flow ourselves and did a nice hike up a side path and then through the lava field to get some extra exercise. This was a great way to finish our day. Careful of the sheepdogs guarding the flock - they take their jobs very seriously!

C3159KNmichelac

Splendida giornata con Florinda: guida preparata competente solare Interessantissime e avvincenti le spiegazioni. Consiglio caldamente

sansone25

l esperienza più bella e stata dentro le grotte laviche. La guida Aristide ar dir poco eccezionale., lui come guida e stato un valore aggiunto a quello che abbiamo potuto vedere.

Globe-trotter7679

Je déconseille de prendre un ticket bus 4x4 à l'arrivée du téléphérique car il est 9€ plus cher qu'en le prenant au départ, sans explication ! De plus cette activité est peu intéressante lorsque le sommet est nuageux, car tout brouillard sur place empêche de voir quoi que ce soit. Si je devais le refaire, ce serait à pied à partir du haut du téléphérique, en suivant la piste des bus, et sans guide...!

Neninax

Siamo stati a fare questa bellissima escursione sulla grotta lavica,i crateri Silvestri,la valle del Bove e una bella degustazione a Zafferana Etnea.Grazie Aristide per la sua bravura nel saper intrattenere anche i bambini,molto preparato e gentile.Lo stra consiglio.

K1177ZNjennifer

È stata un'esperienza splendida! È senza dubbio il modo migliore per visitare l'Etna per la prima volta. La nostra guida, Marilena, era preparatissima e pronta a rispondere ad ogni domanda. Ci ha veramente regalato un'esperienza unica che ricorderemo e racconteremo! In particolare la visita al cratere del 2001 è stata molto affascinante. Fin dall'inizio, poi, ci è stato detto con precisione l'itinerario che avremmo seguito e cosa ci avrebbe aspettato, tutto accompagnato da interessantissimi aneddoti. Consigliatissima!!!

laa393

L'escursione è ben organizzata, comoda per chi come noi partiva da Catania. La nostra guida, Giovanni, è stato gentilissimo, accompagnandoci per tutta la durata della gita e arricchendola con aneddoti e storie sull'Etna. Carina sia la visita nel grottino che la degustazione. Lo consigliamo!
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-04-16 19:03
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