Excursion to the top of Etna |For good walkers (transport services not included)
Excursion to the top of Etna |For good walkers (transport services not included)
Excursion to the top of Etna |For good walkers (transport services not included)
Excursion to the top of Etna |For good walkers (transport services not included)
Excursion to the top of Etna |For good walkers (transport services not included)
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Excursion to the top of Etna |For good walkers (transport services not included)

Location Sicily, Italy, Europe
$127.69
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Overview

Discover the summit area of the volcano.You will climb on foot along the paths made up of volcanic bombs and slag to the edge of the craters of the Etna volcano.Here you will admire the phenomena, surrounded by the gases of the hot fumaroles and the colors of the crystals (sublimation process) that color the rocks.All combined with the explanations provided by our regularly qualified volcanological guides.

Schedule:
• Meeting at the parking lot in front of Esagonal Bar at 08:30
•Departure planned at 09:00AM
•Initial briefing
•Buying tickets for transport services together with your guide.
•Arrival at a height of 2500mt with the cable car.
•Start of the trekking route of 5km till the Summit Craters
•Trekking downhill for 5 km till the arrival point of the cable at a height of 2500mt
•Trip back to Rifugio Sapienza 1900mt
•Total time:5 hours
•Total kilometres:9,5 km
•Difficulty:for experienced hikers

Recommended equipment:
K-way - Hat and gloves (according to the season) - Long pants.
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Excursion to the top of Etna |For good walkers (transport services not included)
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes

  • Insurance in case of accidents
  • Trekking poles, trekking shoes, helmets, warm jacket, extra socks, extra backpack
  • Entry/Admission to Mount Etna
  • Licensed Volcano Guide
  • Parking
  • Hat and gloves (during autumn, winter and spring)
  • Transport service from your accommodation
  • € 50 per person for cableway service (round trip) from 1900 meters to 2500 meters
  • Lunch bag

Meeting point
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The appointment is at 8:30 AM at parking in front of the Esagonal Bar. We will be waiting for you at the parking lot with a yellow van.
Return details
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The appointment is at 8:30 AM at parking in front of the Esagonal Bar. We will be waiting for you at the parking lot with a yellow van.

  • Itinerario Crateri Sommitali
    Discover the summit area of the volcano.You will climb on foot along the paths made up of volcanic bombs and slag to the edge of the craters of the Etna volcano.Here you will admire the phenomena, surrounded by the gases of the hot fumaroles and the colors of the crystals (sublimation process) that color the rocks.All combined with the explanations provided by our regularly qualified volcanological guides. Schedule: • Meeting at the parking lot in front of Esagonal Bar at 08:30 •Departure planned at 09:00AM •Initial briefing •Buying tickets for transport services together with your guide. •Arrival at a height of 2500mt with the cable car. •Start of the trekking route of 5km till the Summit Craters •Trekking downhill for 5 km till the arrival point of the cable at a height of 2500mt •Trip back to Rifugio Sapienza 1900mt •Total time:5 hours •Total kilometres:9,5 km •Difficulty:for experienced hikers Recommended equipment: K-way/ Hat and gloves (according to the season)-Long pants.
  • Mount Etna
    Discover the summit area of the volcano.You will climb on foot along the paths made up of volcanic bombs and slag to the edge of the craters of the Etna volcano.Here you will admire the phenomena, surrounded by the gases of the hot fumaroles and the colors of the crystals (sublimation process) that color the rocks.All combined with the explanations provided by our regularly qualified volcanological guides. Schedule: • Meeting at the parking lot in front of Esagonal Bar at 08:30 •Departure planned at 09:00AM •Initial briefing •Buying tickets for transport services together with your guide. •Arrival at a height of 2500mt with the cable car. •Start of the trekking route of 5km till the Summit Craters •Trekking downhill for 5 km till the arrival point of the cable at a height of 2500mt •Trip back to Rifugio Sapienza 1900mt •Total time:5 hours •Total kilometres:9,5 km •Difficulty:for experienced hikers Recommended equipment: K-way/ Hat and gloves (according to the season)-Long pants.
  • Discover the summit area of the volcano.You will climb on foot along the paths made up of volcanic bombs and slag to the edge of the craters of the Etna volcano.Here you will admire the phenomena, surrounded by the gases of the hot fumaroles and the colors of the crystals (sublimation process) that color the rocks.All combined with the explanations provided by our regularly qualified volcanological guides. Schedule: • Meeting at the parking lot in front of Esagonal Bar at 08:30 •Departure planned at 09:00AM •Initial briefing •Buying tickets for transport services together with your guide. •Arrival at a height of 2500mt with the cable car. •Start of the trekking route of 5km till the Summit Craters •Trekking downhill for 5 km till the arrival point of the cable at a height of 2500mt •Trip back to Rifugio Sapienza 1900mt •Total time:5 hours •Total kilometres:9,5 km •Difficulty:for experienced hikers Recommended equipment: K-way/ Hat and gloves (according to the season)-Long pants. (pass by)

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high 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 diseases (breathing ones, or hypertension)
  • The excursion could be subjected to variations at the discretion of the Guides, or it could be interrupted in case of changes of the environmental, climatic or volcanic conditions, so as to undermine the safety of the entire group.
  • The excursion will be carried out according to the limits laid down by the ordinance in force.
  • 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 Guide know about them, in order to reduce the occurrence of any problems and to avoid any risks.
  • The route consists of the ascent and the walking along the crater edges, this may cause dizziness to susceptible individuals.
  • 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.
  • The trekking requires a discrete preparation on a physical level. Being a path that develops at high altitude, it will be easy to accuse symptoms of fatigue. It is required attention, since it is a volcanic active area, subjected to constant gaseous exhalations and composed by a soil constituted by inconsistent and unstable rocks.
  • Without adequate shoes you are not covered by insurance.
  • Pregnant women who have passed the third month of pregnancy are not allowed to take part to any excursion activity.
  • Because of the continuous and unpredictable evolution of the volcanic activity, the excursions could undergo variations, or, in extreme cases, be cancelled, at the discretion of the guide for safety reasons.

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Excursion to the top of Etna |For good walkers (transport services not included)

    Location Sicily, Italy, Europe
    $127.69
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