From Taormina: Etna Upper Craters Day Tour
ID: GYG165378-249914
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Enjoy this one-day tour to see the highest active volcano in Europe. Travel by cable car and jeep to the top of Mount Etna with an experienced Alpine guide.
Explore the highest, active volcano in Europe on this day tour from Taormina. Travel by coach to the top of Mount Etna with an expert tour guide.
After being picked up, relax as you are driven to visit the highest volcano in Europe with its smoking peak seen throughout Sicily. Drive to the Mount Etna Refuge with the opportunity for refreshments (extra) as you get ready for further ascent.
Climb higher by cable car up to 2,500 meters. Continue by jeeps up to the authorized upper crater zones with the assistance of licensed guides of the Italian Alpine Club (Italian and English explanations).
See the 4 distinct craters at the summit area and more than 300 vents on the flanks, ranging in size from small holes to large craters. Stop to admire the eventual activity of the summit craters in a safety zone according to weather conditions. Boots and jacket rentable on site.
Highlights
- Experience the thrill of a cable car and Jeep ride to the summit of Etna
- Visit the highest active volcano in Europe on a day trip from Taormina
- Admire the breathtaking views below from a height of about 2800 meters
- Trek through slopes of ashes and volcanic rocks with an Alpine guide
- Witness the craters at the summit of Mount Etna from a safe distance
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The bus has a SAT logo in red and the tour of the day.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
