2002 Crater Excursion - Northern Etna
Overview
The tour to the craters of 2002 is one of the most sought after destinations and chosen by tourists on the northern side of Etna, far from the large mass of visitors. This tour allows you to savor the authenticity of the Etna volcanic environment in total tranquility. Our guests accompanied by guides will be accompanied on a visit to the remains of the tourist infrastructures destroyed by the lava flows of the great eruption of 2002, through woods, lunar landscapes and finally on the edges of explosive craters, all in a path of just over 4.5 km roundtrip.
Possibility to rent boots + jacket on site.
Program:
Meeting scheduled at Piano Provenzana (Etna Nord) at 9:45 am.
Departure from Piano Provenzana at an altitude of 1800 meters at 10:00.
Initial briefing.
Beginning of the trek.
Visit to the eruptive fractures up to a maximum altitude of 2100 meters.
Trekking descent to the starting point.
Total duration: 3h
Difficulty: T (Tourist).
Also suitable for children used to walking
What's Included
- Accident insurance
- Volcanological guide authorized in accordance with the law
- Bottled water
- Hiking shoes (to rent on site at authorized rentals at a cost of 5 - 7€ per pair)
- Hat and gloves (especially in winter, spring and autumn)
- Trekking poles
- Pickup service from your accommodation
- Parking ticket (€5 for the entire day on weekdays and €8 on Sundays and public holidays.)
- Snowshoe rental (winter period) at a cost of 15 € per person to be paid on the spot
Meeting Location
Via Provenzana
35 Ufficio Guide Vulcanologiche Etna Nord, 95015 Linguaglossa CT, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Piano Provenzana
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Trekking is not recommended for those who usually do little motor activity.
- Without adequate shoes you are not covered by accident insurance.
- Trekking does not require large preparations on a physical level, it is easy and absent of particularly difficult passages, however attention must be paid when treating volcanic soil, which is often incoherent and unstable.
- The total duration of the trek will depend on the gait.
- The route foresees the ascent and the passage along the crater edges, this could cause problems of vertigo to the sensitive subjects.
- This itinerary, in relation to the type, is suitable for people in a state of good physical health, who do not suffer from particular pathologies (cardio vascular, respiratory or hypertension).
- The excursion may be changed at the discretion of the Guides or be interrupted should the environmental, atmospheric or volcanic conditions change, such as to compromise the safety of the entire group.
- To ensure the success of the excursion and the correct performance of the activity, it is good practice to know your health conditions perfectly and to have them present at the Guide, to reduce the occurrence of any problems and avoid risks.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-167552P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour 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.
- Accident insurance.
- Volcanological guide authorized in accordance with the law.
- Bottled water.
- Hiking shoes (to rent on site at authorized rentals at a cost of 5 - 7€ per pair).
- Hat and gloves (especially in winter, spring and autumn).
- Trekking poles.
- Pickup service from your accommodation.
- Parking ticket (€5 for the entire day on weekdays and €8 on Sundays and public holidays.).
- Snowshoe rental (winter period) at a cost of 15 € per person to be paid on the spot.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 2002 Crater Excursion - Northern Etna is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Trekking is not recommended for those who usually do little motor activity.
- Without adequate shoes you are not covered by accident insurance.
- Trekking does not require large preparations on a physical level, it is easy and absent of particularly difficult passages, however attention must be paid when treating volcanic soil, which is often incoherent and unstable.
- The total duration of the trek will depend on the gait.
- The route foresees the ascent and the passage along the crater edges, this could cause problems of vertigo to the sensitive subjects.
- This itinerary, in relation to the type, is suitable for people in a state of good physical health, who do not suffer from particular pathologies (cardio vascular, respiratory or hypertension).
- The excursion may be changed at the discretion of the Guides or be interrupted should the environmental, atmospheric or volcanic conditions change, such as to compromise the safety of the entire group.
- To ensure the success of the excursion and the correct performance of the activity, it is good practice to know your health conditions perfectly and to have them present at the Guide, to reduce the occurrence of any problems and avoid risks.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 2002 Crater Excursion – Northern Etna will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Accident insurance
- Volcanological guide authorized in accordance with the law
- Bottled water
- Hiking shoes (to rent on site at authorized rentals at a cost of 5 - 7€ per pair)
- Hat and gloves (especially in winter, spring and autumn)
- Trekking poles
- Pickup service from your accommodation
- Parking ticket (€5 for the entire day on weekdays and €8 on Sundays and public holidays.)
- Snowshoe rental (winter period) at a cost of 15 € per person to be paid on the spot
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Trekking is not recommended for those who usually do little motor activity.
- Without adequate shoes you are not covered by accident insurance.
- Trekking does not require large preparations on a physical level, it is easy and absent of particularly difficult passages, however attention must be paid when treating volcanic soil, which is often incoherent and unstable.
- The total duration of the trek will depend on the gait.
- The route foresees the ascent and the passage along the crater edges, this could cause problems of vertigo to the sensitive subjects.
- This itinerary, in relation to the type, is suitable for people in a state of good physical health, who do not suffer from particular pathologies (cardio vascular, respiratory or hypertension).
- The excursion may be changed at the discretion of the Guides or be interrupted should the environmental, atmospheric or volcanic conditions change, such as to compromise the safety of the entire group.
- To ensure the success of the excursion and the correct performance of the activity, it is good practice to know your health conditions perfectly and to have them present at the Guide, to reduce the occurrence of any problems and avoid risks.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
