Etna: Trekking to the summit craters at 3,400 meters
Overview
This itinerary combines adventure, nature and geology in a unique experience on Europe's highest active volcano.
The tour starts at Rifugio Sapienza (1,900 m) with a cable car ride to 2,500 m, followed by a 4x4 transfer to 2,850 m. From here, a 2-hour trek leads through recent lava flows and volcanic ash to the summit craters at 3,340 m.
You'll walk along the crater rim to see "La Voragine" and "Bocca Nuova," then continue to the Southeast Crater, the most active in recent decades. After enjoying the panoramic views, you'll descend sandy slopes to 3,000 m for a lunch break.
The hike continues past the 2002/2003 Barbagallo Craters, into a lava flow canyon and to the panoramic viewpoint over the Valle del Bove an ancient caldera. After a final stretch past the 2001 lateral crater, you’ll return to the starting point by cable car.
In the event that reaching higher altitudes is not possible due to weather conditions or volcanic activity, the tour will continue along an alternative route
What's Included
- Windbreaker Jacket
- Trekking Poles
- Insurance
- Protective Helmet
- Volcanological Guide
- Lunch
- Round-trip cable car ticket and 4x4 vehicle – to be paid on site
Meeting Location
SP92
19, 95032 Belpasso CT, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Mount Etna (pass by)
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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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).
- Windbreaker Jacket.
- Trekking Poles.
- Insurance.
- Protective Helmet.
- Volcanological Guide.
- Lunch.
- Round-trip cable car ticket and 4x4 vehicle – to be paid on site.
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 9. 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: Trekking to the summit craters at 3,400 meters is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Etna: Trekking to the summit craters at 3,400 meters 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
- Windbreaker Jacket
- Trekking Poles
- Insurance
- Protective Helmet
- Volcanological Guide
- Lunch
- Round-trip cable car ticket and 4x4 vehicle – to be paid on site
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
