Hiking Etna Special Dawn
Overview
Sports Night Adventure on Mount Etna.
Etna hike reserved for experienced hikers.
You walk in the night, guided by the stars.
At dawn, the craters and the tunnel DE lava reveal themselves.
Descent into the black sand gently brings you back to daylight.
What's Included
- DE hiking shoes, helmet, headlamp, poles, backpack, high socks and k-way.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Meeting Location
Piazza Chiesa Madre
1, 95010 Milo 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
Age 12 and older — Special Dawn Sports Hiking (North Slope):
To experience Mount Etna intensely, nothing surpasses a climb before dawn.
Walking DE night under the stars, then seeing the volcano reveal itself at first light is a rare moment.
A magical dawn on Mount Etna
Francophone Volcanologist Guide for Expert Guidance.
Group limited to 10 people or private outing on request.
Check-out DE night, about 3 hours before dawn, under a starry sky.
Sunrise DE over the Ionian Sea and the illuminated summit craters.
Passage through a tunnel DE lava, true volcanic immersion.
Morning panorama of the Valle del Bove and the active craters.
Great descent into volcanic sand. the most playful moment DE the release.
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The minimum age to participate is 12 years old
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-57319P1
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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).
- DE hiking shoes, helmet, headlamp, poles, backpack, high socks and k-way.
- Breakfast.
- Lunch.
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 12. 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 Hiking Etna Special Dawn is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The minimum age to participate is 12 years old
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hiking Etna Special Dawn 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
- DE hiking shoes, helmet, headlamp, poles, backpack, high socks and k-way.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The minimum age to participate is 12 years old
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
