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Mount Etna South:Summit Craters Tour in Cable Car & 4x4 Jeep

By Luca Cosma
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,490 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • observe the recent lava flows and landscapes transformed by recent eruptions
  • Explore a lava flow channel and the lateral craters of Etna
  • Admire the immense scenery of the Valle del Bove
  • Enjoy and relax during the trekking in a truly unique landscape like Etna
  • Explore and admire the beauty of the summit craters
Activity location
    • Catania
    • Catania, Sicilia, Italy
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Etna Sud, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, 95030 Nicolosi CT, Italia | The meeting point is located directly under the bar. Ample parking is available.
    • Belpasso, Sicilia, Italy

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Mount Etna: Tour to the Summit Craters by Cable Car
  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 8:30
Price details
P 3,489.57 x 1 AdultP 3,489.57
Total
Price is P 3,489.57
Until Sat, Jan 31

What's included, what's not

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    Certified Alpine/Volcanological Guide
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    Windbreaker Jacket
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    Helmet
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    Insurance RCT
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    Sticks if needed
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    Trekking boots
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    transfer when applicable with extra cost
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Cable car and 4x4 65,00 € per person if the tour goes up from the south side
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    In case of itinerary changes the cost of the cable car alone is 52,00 € per person
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    Food and drinks
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    Hotel pickup and transfer not

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
  • Not suitable for: Children under 8 years, People diving up to 24 hours prior, People over 75 years, People with heart problems, People with respiratory issues, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

xperience a unique adventure on Europe’s highest active volcano with a certified volcanological guide.
Reach the Summit Craters of Mount Etna, explore a warm lava channel, and admire the impressive Valle del Bove from breathtaking panoramic viewpoints.

Meeting Point

Meet at Rifugio Sapienza at our offices located inside Bar Terrazza dell’Etna, right in front of the Etna South cable car station.

Ascent by Cable Car & 4x4

Take the cable car up to 2,500 meters, then continue across lunar-like landscapes aboard a special 4x4 vehicle that will bring you to 2,920 meters, where the trek begins.

Trek to the Summit Craters

The hike leads to the rim of the Central Crater at 3,400 meters.
From here, enjoy stunning 360° views: with clear weather, you may even see the Aeolian Islands, the northern coastline, and all of eastern Sicily.

Descent and Return Itinerary

After leaving the summit area, the route includes:

crossing the craters of the 2002 eruption

exploring a fascinating lava tube

admiring the vast natural amphitheater of the Valle del Bove

Return to the starting point at Rifugio Sapienza by cable car.

⚠️ Important Information

The tour may be modified or limited due to volcanic activity or weather conditions.

Mount Etna, a long-standing site of scientific study and cultural interest, offers the perfect combination of adventure, hiking, and discovery.

Location

Activity location
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    • Catania
    • Catania, Sicilia, Italy
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    • Etna Sud, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, 95030 Nicolosi CT, Italia | The meeting point is located directly under the bar. Ample parking is available.
    • Belpasso, Sicilia, Italy