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Tour Etna Summit Craters (2500mt – 8200 ft)
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6 to 7 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English, Italian, French
Overview
The experience allows you to reach an altitude of 2500m and to admire from close the summit craters and the Bove valley on its highest and most panoramic point.
there is also the option with 4X4 bus up to an altitude of 2800m with an easy walk at altitude (recommended for those who do not want to or are unable to walk for two hours)
What's Included
- Helmets and torches for visiting the lava tube
- tennis shoes or closed shoes in general are sufficient, but the rental of hiking boots is available at the cable car station
- Waterproof jackets on request
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tickets required by 'Funivia dell'Etna' for cable car (50 euros per adult -30 children 5/12 years)
- Lunch, snacks or water are not included , you can bring them with you or buy them on site.
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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ideal for those staying in the Etna villages or planning to visit wine cellars after the tour.
ideal for those staying in the Etna villages or planning to visit wine cellars after the tour.
ideal for those staying in the Etna villages or planning to visit wine cellars after the tour.
ideal for those staying in the Etna villages or planning to visit wine cellars after the tour.
ideal for those staying in the Etna villages or planning to visit wine cellars after the tour.
Start time
08:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup points
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Pickup details
pickups from Taormina are only available for groups of at least 4 people, however, the service has an extra charge.
What To Expect
Piazza Stesicoro
Pick up at the Info Point, from your hotel in Catania or from a meeting point to be agreed
• Admission Ticket Free
Lungomare di Ognina
We begin by passing through the seafront of Catania, from where we can see the stacks of Acitrezza
• Admission Ticket Free
Once you reach the Sapienza Refuge (1900m) you will reach 2500m with the cable car. A walk of about an hour is therefore planned (easy level), with a privileged view of the summit craters, and the achievement of a spectacular view of the majestic Valle del Bove Volcanic Caldera. During the journey, cold spots (glaciers covered by volcanic sand) and hot spots (manifestations of the cooling of the 2002 eruptive fracture) will be visible and palpable.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna
Walk on one of the ancient craters and subsequent visit to one of the lava tubes along the way (helmets and torches provided by us)
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Colata Lavica 1992
Visit to the lava front of the 1991-1993 flow, which reached the town of Zafferana Etnea
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Oro d'Etna
Stop at a local farm for a free tasting of typical Etna products (wine, oil, honey, etc.)
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Catania
Return to the starting point in Catania
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operated by Etnavic
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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