Etna Summit Craters Excursion
Overview
This tour will allow you to get close to the area of the summit craters of Etna characterized by the typical volcanic activity with gas and sulfur emissions. With the naturalistic guide you will go to the entrance of the Etna cable car and from here you will take the cable car that will take you to 2500mt., from there you will be transported by 4×4 bus to an altitude of 2800mt. where you will find the volcanological mountain guide who will show you the craters of the 2002 eruption and at the same time you will find yourself face to face with the smoking summit craters. It will also be possible to choose the option only with the ascent by cable car up to 2500 meters.
At the end of the high-altitude tour, the guide will show you other peculiar elements of Etna located at lower altitudes to finally take you to a farm located in Zafferana Etnea to taste the typical products of the place.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Helmets and torches
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Cable car, 4x4 and volcanological guide ticket €78 per person to be paid locally
Meeting and Pickup
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-224302P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations 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 (CEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Bottled water.
- helmets and torches.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Cable car, 4x4 and volcanological guide ticket €78 per person to be paid locally.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. 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 Summit Craters Excursion is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Etna Summit Craters Excursion will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. 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 2024What's Included
- Bottled water
- Helmets and torches
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Cable car, 4x4 and volcanological guide ticket €78 per person to be paid locally
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Operated by a business
