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Get on this 5 km hiking tour up Mount Etna and reach 3300 m above sea level. Explore Sicily's most active volcano with a professional guide, ages 13 and up.
What better way to explore Europe's largest volcano than a guided hike? With an experienced guide, you'll hike on the northern side of Mount Etna and gaze at some of Sicily's most fascinating views. Follow the mythical smoke trail of the volcano and take incredible photos!
First, you'll meet with your guide near Mount Etna. Then, after providing you with the safety equipment, they will accompany you to the starting point of the starting point of the hiking tour. With a 4x4 through ancient craters and recent lava flows you'll reach 2960 m high. From there, you'll start a 3-km hike up Mount Etna's Central Crater, at an altitude of 3300 m. Once at the summit, enjoy a rewarding break to admire the grandeur from the roof of Sicily. The 2 km descent will take place along the same route, following channels made of soft, crumbly volcanic rocks. Once back at an altitude of 2,825 metres, we will board the 4x4 vehicles for the return to the meeting point.
Don't miss the chance to explore the northern side of Mount Etna and appreciate its majestic beauty. Reserve your spot on this amazing guided hiking tour on Mount Etna, Sicily!
- Meet your guide at Chiosco Bar Maraneve - Etna nord-Piano Provenzana, Via Provenzana, 95015 Linguaglossa CT, Italy.
- Briefing.
- 4x4 ride to the starting point of the activity (50 euros to pay on the spot).
- 3-km hike.
- Break.
- 2-km hike back to the starting point.
- Return to the meeting point by 4x4 vehicle.
- A minimum number of 6 participants is required for this activity to take place.
- The minimum age for this activity is 13 years old.
- You need to be in good physical condition to take part in this activity.
- Please note that the 4x4 ride is mandatory and is not included in the price. You can pay 50 euros on the spot.
- Guide
- Helmets
- Hiking poles
- Extra socks
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up/drop off
- 4x4 ride (50 euros)
- Layered clothing
- Trekking shoes
- Windbreaker
- Water
- Snacks
