Etna excursion 3000 meters with 4x4 cable car and Trekking
Overview
NO.B. THE CABLE CAR AND 4X4 TICKET MUST BE PAID AT THE MEETING POINT, 45 € PER PERSON IN CASH TO EXPEDITE CHECK-IN, THANK YOU.
An unforgettable hike: ascent by cable car and 4x4 bus up to 2850m. From here the route begins on foot, a fascinating stage will be that on some extinct craters, eruptive vents and lava fractures. It will continue to Barbagallo craters at 3000 meters. From here you can observe the majestic Summit Craters You will visit the effusive mouth of the 2002 eruption and from here you will descend along the sands to Montagnola from where you will observe the Valle del Bove. The return will be on foot to the Cable Car for about 3 hours of total walking.
The Guide, having evaluated the weather and volcanic conditions at the time of the excursion, may at his sole discretion interrupt the stay in the area and decide to return the group to the starting point.
What's Included
- Socks, shoes, jackets and helmets
- Alpine and/or Volcanological Guide service
- Lunch
- Cable car and jeep ticket to be paid in cash at the meeting point
Meeting Location
Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza
95030 Nicolosi 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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Mount Etna
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Valle Del Bove
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Crateri barbagallo
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Mount Etna
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Etna Cable Car Bar 2500m
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with respiratory problems
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Except for children under 6 years old
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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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).
- socks, shoes, jackets and helmets.
- Alpine and/or Volcanological Guide service.
- Lunch.
- Cable car and jeep ticket to be paid in cash at the meeting point.
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 7. 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 Etna excursion 3000 meters with 4x4 cable car and Trekking is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with respiratory problems
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Etna excursion 3000 meters with 4×4 cable car and Trekking 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
- Socks, shoes, jackets and helmets
- Alpine and/or Volcanological Guide service
- Lunch
- Cable car and jeep ticket to be paid in cash at the meeting point
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with respiratory problems
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- except for children under 6 years old
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
