Mount Etna: Guided Tour
An unmissable hiking excursion rich in volcanological information
Duration
4 hours and 50 minutes
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Description
Scale the rugged side of Mount Etna on a thrilling hiking excursion, and explore a stunning volcanic landscape with an expert guide. On this Mount Etna guided tour, you'll walk between fractures, visit lava caves, and see huge craters. At the highest point the tour will take you to an altitude of 2,860 meters, which you'll reach in a 4x4 vehicle from near Pizzi Deneri. Drive up to the the edge of one of the craters on the north side of Etna, see the various cracks and fractures of Etna's many eruptions, and learn about each violent geological event from your guide. If you hear rumbling, it's probably just your stomach!
Authorized volcanological guide
4×4 (one way) trip to 2,860 meters
Trekking poles, protective helmets, trekking shoes and jackets
Accident insurance
- Layered clothing (short-sleeved T-shirt, sweatshirt and windbreaker) recommended, gloves and hats especially
- Good physical condition is required for the Mount Etna hike
- The excursion could be subject to variations in case of changes of the environment, climatic or volcanic condition
- Total time of the hiking could change
- Option to rent hiking boots/jackets included in the price of your Mt Etna Tour
- Discouraged for people with cardiovascular/breathing problems or hypertension
- Pregnant woman after the third month and child under 6 are not allowed
Where it is
Mount Etna, Crateri Silvestri Inferiore
from
129 €
per person
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