Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike

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Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike

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Discover the unique beauty of Etna's summit craters with a certified mountain and volcano guide. Experience the thrill of riding a cable car and 4x4 to 2,800 meters and reach the summit on foot.

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Highlights

Gaze at the world below from the summit of the highest volcano in Europe
Take a walk on the rim of the summit craters and capture incredible photos
Pass through a lava channel and trek across breathtaking, lunar-like landscapes
Take a trilling journey 2,800 meters above sea level via cable car and Jeep 4x4
Learn more about the volcanic history and geology with your Alpine guide

Description

Trek to the summit of Mount Etna on a once-in-a-lifetime hike led by certified mountain guides. Ride a cable car, take advantage of breathtaking photo stops of the summit craters, and soak up the striking volcanic landscapes that stretch out before you. Meet your guide and set off on your hiking adventure from Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza (Etna South). Ride a cable car and Jeep 4x4 2,800 meters up and begin a roughly 2-hour hike through lava flows and lunar-like volcanic landscapes to Etna's summit craters. Take a stroll on the rim of the Central Crater with spectacular views of the vertiginous Northeast Crater and the infamous Southeast Crater, responsible for the most recent and impressive eruptions. In addition to the vastness of the summit craters, be amazed at the otherworldly volcanic environment with gas emissions, volcanic bombs, and the sparkling colors of the ground due to the sublimation of various elements, including sulfur in particular. During the descent, visit the Barbagallo craters and cross a lava flow channel. Once again, at 2500 m, climb aboard the Etna cable car and return to the starting point. Remember that we are always talking about an active volcano, so there may be variations in the itinerary if necessary.

Includes

Hiking tour Volcano or Alpine multilingual guide Hiking boots Accident insurance Rock helmet Walking sticks

Important Information

This excursion is aimed at moderately trained hikers who are comfortable hiking on sandy or uneven terrain. Medium-High level of difficulty At the guide's discretion, the excursion may undergo variations regarding weather conditions, environmental factors, or possible volcanic risks If the summit craters are forbidden due to the strong volcanic activity that day, the tour will undergo changes and continue up to the maximum altitude The guide is entitled to stop the excursion for any reason that could compromise the safety or physical integrity of an individual or the group This excursion may be canceled if the minimum number of 4 participants is not reached Please wear the listed items and bring an extra T-shirt, jacket, backpack (10-20L), water, snacks, and a packed lunch All guests are covered by insurance