Etna walk among craters and lava caves
Highlights
- Discover Etna's lunar landscapes on a half-day guided excursion.
- Shuttle to an altitude of 2,000 metres and venture into the lava fields.
- Visit a volcanic cave and admire the breathtaking panorama of the Sicilian coastline.
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Full description
Discover Europe's largest active volcano and get ready for a unique thrill: with this Etna trek you will experience an exciting adventure among ancient craters and lava caves.
Accompanied by certified naturalist guides, you will climb up to an altitude of 2,000 metres, admiring the volcanic landscape that contrasts with the blue sky and sea.
You will walk over ancient craters and have the opportunity to explore the interior of a lava flow cave. Get ready for aone-of-a-kind experience and don't forget your camera to capture incredible landscapes!
What we will do
The activity starts at 8:30 am with pick-up at your hotel or your preferred location in Catania (you will indicate the address after booking). After about 45 minutes of travelling, we will arrive onMount Etna and the excursion will continue with the exploration of a lava cave, equipped with the ever-present safety helmet (provided by the guide).
Then, still by shuttle bus, we will ascend to 2,000 metres, crossing ancient lava flows adorned with the yellow of broom and the green of wild vegetation. Once at altitude, we will continue on foot, venturing into Etna's lunar landscapes , amidst expanses of lava and walking on the 'buttonhole' craters.
The guides will show us the signs of the various eruptions that have occurred over the years, all while admiring a breathtaking panorama of the entire Ionian coast, from the Gulf of Catania to Calabria.
Once the tour is over, the shuttle will take us comfortably back to the starting point. In total, the activity will last about 5 hours, including a stop for a packed lunch and transfers.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is at an easy level and is suitable for everyone, including children aged 3 and up.
Other information
The activity can be booked all year round, weather permitting, and will be confirmed when there are at least 2 participants.
On request, the organisation can provide hiking boots and jackets free of charge.
The routes may vary: in the event of a sudden eruption of Mount Etna, for example, the guides will choose alternative routes from which to admire and photograph the eruption in complete safety.
Recommended clothing
- walking shoes or trainers
- windbreaker
Don't forget to bring
- Camera
- Water
- Packed lunch
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 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
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 the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 5 days from the activity start date. Within 4 and 3 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. 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.
