Etna Top Crater

• Challenging
• Etna
• Hiking
• Pick-up included

This tour will give you the chance to explore all the different elevations on Mount Etna, starting from the slopes up to the summit craters. During the climb you will see the changing landscape, beginning with the lower farmed slopes with typical dry stone walls and varying agriculture. Continuing up, we will walk through woodland areas that occasionally clear, revealing dark lava flows that carved a path straight through the vegetation.

Arriving at 2000 metres, we will get on the cable car that will take us to 2500m followed by a 4×4 bus that will transport us to 3000 metres above sea-level. From here, the walk up to the central crater will begin, continuing along a sandy and occasionally rocky path. The smell of sulphur will let us know that our destination is getting increasingly near. Once you are at the top all the strength and energy of Etna will be right in front of you, the constantly active crater constantly emitting gas from below. It is as if you were standing near the gates of Hell.

The tour will continue with a visit to another typical aspect of Mount Etna: the lava tunnels. With helmets and torches we will head into the bowels of the volcano and you’ll be able to see how and why lava caves are formed.

All activities may be subject to variations in case of unfavorable weather conditions at the discretion of the guide. From 0 to 4 years old children do not pay and from 5 to 10 pay half. Discounts for groups. Contact us before booking for more information! If you still have any doubts, special request or want to customize your route use the form below or contact us by phone!