This tour will allow you to get close to the area of the summit craters of Etna characterized by the typical volcanic activity with gas and sulfur emissions. With the naturalistic guide you will go to the entrance of the Etna cable car and from here you will take the cable car that will take you to 2500mt., from there you will be transported by 4×4 bus to an altitude of 2800mt. where you will find the volcanological mountain guide who will show you the craters of the 2002 eruption and at the same time you will find yourself face to face with the smoking summit craters. It will also be possible to choose the option only with the ascent by cable car up to 2500 meters.
At the end of the high-a...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
helmets and torches
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cable car, 4x4 and volcanological guide ticket €78 per person to be paid locally
Meeting Points
Departure
Petrol Company srl
details to be agreed when booking
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Excursion that will allow you to observe from a close distance the active craters of Etna characterized by emissions of gas and sulfur.
- Pick up at an accommodation or agreed meeting point
- Visit to the summit area (reachable by cable car) at an altitude of 2900 meters with a volcanological mountain guide
- Visit of a lava flow cave (helmets and torches provided)
- Visit of the famous lava flow of 1991/93 which reached the gates of the town of Zafferana;
- Tasting of typical products in a local company at Zafferana
- Drop off at the accommodation or meeting point.
1 hour and 30 minutes
Etna Summit Craters Excursion
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This tour will allow you to get close to the area of the summit craters of Etna characterized by the typical volcanic activity with gas and sulfur emissions. With the naturalistic guide you will go to the entrance of the Etna cable car and from here you will take the cable car that will take you to 2500mt., from there you will be transported by 4×4 bus to an altitude of 2800mt. where you will find the volcanological mountain guide who will show you the craters of the 2002 eruption and at the same time you will find yourself face to face with the smoking summit craters. It will also be possible to choose the option only with the ascent by cable car up to 2500 meters.
At the end of the high-a...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
helmets and torches
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cable car, 4x4 and volcanological guide ticket €78 per person to be paid locally
