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etna excursion from catania

• Tour last 6 hours
• Pay the day of the tour
• It includes cable car ticket
• Transport included

Mount Etna Summit Hike

Mount Etna is europe's highest active volcano, and Sicily Active with this adventurous full day tour from Catania will take you to the summit using the cable car, and the unimong jeeps to see the active craters. Our tour operator will take care of everything, transport, cable car ride, packed lunch, hiking boots and walking poles. Do not miss out on the ultimate jeep tour to visit mount etna summit craters at 3320 meters. In six hour we will hike through the spectacular lava desert, lunar landscapes dotted with extinct craters and we will reach the most spectacular view point of Etna southern slope that overlooks into the valle del Bove. The price of this Etna Summit tour from Catania includes food, transport, cable car ride, trekking boots and walking poles. You will not queue for hours to board the cable car. You will pay the day of the tour, no prepayment is required. Remember that you will have an alpine guide and a private guide just for you.

Escursion Details

The departure of this Etna tour from Catania starts around 8:00 when one of our guides will pick you up at your hotel or at a convenient meeting point for you. From Catania in about 50 minutes we will reach the Sapienza refuge, from where, after a briefing in which the route will be explained, we will board the cable car and then continue the ascent aboard a 4x4 Jeep which will cross a vast lava desert with a view of the southeast crater. Once we reach an altitude of 2850 meters we will begin a six hours trek following one of the most beautiful paths of the Etna volcano, in three hours we will climb to the top to admire a dramatic scenery, the active craters at a height of 3320 meters. After spending twenty minutes at the summit and enjoying a breathtaking views, we will begin the descent which includes a stop for a packed lunch. After lunch our Etna excursion will take us to the top of a series of craters born from the 2001 eruption and to one of the most enchanting places on southern Etna, overlooking the Valle del Bove. In the afternoon we will board the cable car to reach the starting point.

• Vehicle 4x4
• Starting point

This tour is not accessible to people suffering from cardiac pathologies or asthma

Useful Information

Departure 8:00

Tour last 9 h

No contact lents

Trail 14 km

Altitude 3320 mt.

Intensity: Medium-High

Questions and Answers

How should i dress.

Dress according to the season. Please keep in mind that you will reach an altitude of 3320 meters. At any time of the year you must wear long trousers. Always bring a sweatshirt or jacket. We will provide you with shoes and walking poles.

Will we use the cable car?

If the path on the south side is open we will go up with the cable car, but if the path on the south side is closed we will go up from the north side.

Are there health related restrictions?

Yes, heart patients and asthmatics cannot take part in this excursion.

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€169 ,00 No advance payment, Skip the queue at the Cable car. You can pay with credit card

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Today you are greeted at Catania hotel and driven to the Etna Natural Park-South Side (Rifugio Sapienza) a beautiful Volcano rich in sounds, perfumes, and colors. On arrival, those interested in experiencing the Etna craters will have the opportunity to explore the  Silvestri Craters  and also the  option   to ascent to the top  (by Funivia dell’Etna Cable car company) purchasing cable car tickets (Cable Car Fee: not included) on the spot (weather and volcanic conditions permitting) to experience the lava fields and incredible landscape view from Europe’s highest and most active volcano. How to Ascent to the TOP? You can ascent to the top in two ways: up to 2.500 meters or you can continue the trip up to 2.920 meters: AAA: how to ascent to the top up to 2.500 meters from Rifugio Sapienza we can catch on the first cable car ride (Cable Car fee: around eur 30,00 per person payable on the spot) up to 2.500 meters (Montagnola). Upon arrival at 2.500 meters you can walk around or hiking or just take a cappuccino at the bar overlooking the area. BBB: how to ascent to the top from 2.500 meters up to 2.920 meters from the Montagnola (located at around 2.500 meters) you can jump on board on the UNI-MOG (mini-coach WD4X4) to reach 2.800 meters with Licensed Etna Guide (Ascent fees: around eur 66,00 per person payable on the spot). Hiking to reach 2.920 meters.

Later we drive back to Catania hotel.

This tour is operated with English speaking Driver.

TOUR DETAILS & BOOKING INFORMATION

DRESS CODE: -from March to May & from October to November: pack winter coat and dress sturdy shoes or hiking boots; -from June to September: pack a waterproof shell and dress in layers. Dress comfortable shoes or sneakers; do not forget you sun screen, sun glasses and sun hat.

AS REGARDS THE VISIT TO MT. ETNA Mount Etna  is an important  Sicilian highlights and it is an active volcano  located on the east cost of Sicily. It is the largest volcano in Europe, reaching a height of approximately 3,326m (10,910 ft) above sea level. Etna covers an area of 1190 sq km (460 sq miles), which the base circumference of about 140km. This makes it the l argest active volcano in Italy . The ancient Greeks believed it to be the home of Vulcan, the god of fire – to them, Mount Etna erupting merely meant Vulcan was forging weapons for Mars, the god of war. The  fertile volcanic soil supports   extensive agriculture .  Vineyards  and orchards spread across the lower slopes of the mountain and the broad Plain of Catania to the south side of Sicily. In this side there are a multitude of  vineyards and olive groves . As you climb higher, the lowlands evolve into dense woods sheltering a surprisingly large number of animal species that call the mountainside home, until you are left at the third tier of the mountain, a spartan wasteland of historic lava flows and volcanic ash. Dotted with snow most of the year, some of the lava is dated at 300,000 years old. Mount Etna does not represent a great attraction exclusively for the  presence of its eruptions . It’s also a wonderful natural park with  evocative landscapes . The are forests green of the vineyards and beautiful walking paths for excursions on Etna. It’s easy to walk in the  park  and fell the nature renaissance into the destructive scenery of the past eruptions hear voices of animals and enjoy the peace. The vegetation of the Etna-North is subject to continuous changes due to the several eruptions that have changed its landscapes. At lower altitudes there nut forests apple forests and chestnut trees; At 2000 meters there are the faggio and the birch; between the 2500 meters and the 3000 meters there is the volcanic desert.

TOUR CODE:  CTAETNA

• Category Day Tours , Day Tours from Catania , Etna Experience , Mount Etna Private Tours , Private Day Tours From Catania , Private Day Tours in Sicily
• Location Catania , Etna
• Grade Moderate
• Duration 7 Hours
• Tour Type Day Tour
• Category Private
• Season March - November
• English speaking Driver
• Legal Invoice
• Vehicle with air conditioning
• Visit as per itinerary (independent without booking of guide)
• Ascent fees
• Beverages and meals
• Gratuities and tips
• Licensed Tourist Guide

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