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Stop At: Monte Etna, 95031 Catania, Sicily Italy

Trekking itinerary Etna summit craters:

We will take the cable car from a height of 1920m to reach 2500m altitude. Here we will trek up to 2920 m. The first stop will be made at the hot crater of 2002, which overlooks the big and old caldera “Valle del Bove”. Our Trekking to the craters of the summit starts here, reaching about 3350 meters. You will find yourself in a lunar landscape on the highest point of Sicily. In addition, we will make a descent on the craters of pyroclastic sand. We will pass by the famous crater of 2001 and from here begins our descent by cable car to the altitude of 1920m and equipped with helmets and flashlights you will enjoy an unforgettable experience visiting a real lava cave.

Duration: 6 hours

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Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Fuel surcharge
Local taxes
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Catania or Taormina)
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Entry/Admission - Monte Etna

Not included

Lunch
Food and drinks

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not wheelchair accessible
Type of trekking Etna: ring (the same starting and ending point).
Stages: Sapienza Refuge – craters 2002 – view Valle del Bove – summit craters – crater 2001 – back.
Elevation: approximately + 500m, -1000m, over 12km.
Travel time: approximately 7 hours, 09h00 – 16h00.
Altitude: 1920m> 2500m by cable car, 2500m> 2920m by 4 × 4 bus and trek to Etna summit.
Difficulty: very difficult level.
Minimum age is 18 years
The excursion to the summit crater zone is dangerous, forbidden to those with heart diseases and asthma.
Recommended equipment:
UV3 sunglasses, hiking shoes, gloves, hat, sunscreen, 3-layer clothing (for different temperatures during the tour), water and food.
Conditions of the offer: The Tour is available from May to September. It is a group tour that will be offered only with a minimum of 5 participants.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers