4x4 excursion to Etna's summit craters
Highlights
- Conquer the summit of Mount Etna on a fantastic 2½-hour 4x4 tour
- Go with an expert guide to the summit craters and the Volcanological Observatory at an altitude of 2,850 m
- During the stops you can walk along the edges of the craters and explore the eruptive theatres
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Full description
Experience the incredible thrill of conquering the summit of a volcano with our 4x4 excursion.
Drive along a scenic road between ancient craters and recent lava flows, until you reach Etna's summit craters, at an altitude of 2,850 metres, and theVolcanological Observatory. During the stops, with short treks within everyone's reach, you will be able to observe the craters and lava flows that make the landscape unique up close and discover more about these places thanks to the tales of alpine or volcanological guides.
Reaching the summit of Mount Etna will be a unique and exciting experience, allowing you to observe the wonderful surrounding landscape from above, from the Aeolian Islands to the Calabrian coastline. Climb aboard our 4x4: Mount Etna is waiting for you!
What we will do
We will meet at the time selected during the booking process in Piano Provenzana (CT), on the northern slope of Etna. We will depart in a 4x4 vehicle from our fleet, accompanied by authorised mountain or volcanological guides.
The first stop will allow us to observe the ruins of the Le Betulle hotel , the only visible structure among those destroyed by the lava flow of 27 October 2002. We will continue in the direction of theUmberto and Margherita craters , where we will make a short trek of about 10 to 15 minutes on the edge of these enormous extinct craters, a unique place where we can feel the full force of nature.
We then set off again in the direction of theVolcanological Observatory, at an altitude of 2,818 metres. Here, too, we disembark from the 4x4 vehicle and begin a short 10-15 minute trek that will take us to the top of the Pizzi Deneri promontory, at an altitude of 2,850 metres. The scenery that will appear before our eyes will be incredible: we will be able to admire the Aeolian Islands, the Ionian coast, Syracuse and Giardini Naxos.
Back on board, we will head towards the next stop: the eruptive theatre of the 27 October 2002 eruption. Once we arrive at our destination, we will begin a short trek of about 10 to 15 minutes on the lava flows. We will walk along the edges of the craters along a loop trail that will take us to the summit, at an altitude of around 2,050 metres.
Finally, we will take the 4x4 back to Piano Provenzana. The excursion will last a total of 2 ½ hours.
Who it is aimed at
The tour is suitable for ages 2 and up. It is not suitable, however, for women who are over three months pregnant or who suffer from heart or respiratory problems.
Wheelchair users can also participate.
Other information
Attention! Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before the departure time.
The activity can be booked every day from March to the end of October and is confirmed once 8 participants are reached.
The excursion will take place on board a 34-seater TORSUS PRAETORIAN or an 8 to 20-seater Mercedes Sprinter 4x4, depending on availability.
Dogs not exceeding 15 kg are allowed.
Recommended clothing
- Hiking or trainers
- Clothing suitable for the season
Don't forget to bring
- Windbreaker jacket
- Water
- Sunglasses
- Cap
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Linguaglossa, Catania
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
