Nicolosi: Summit Craters of Mount Etna Excursion
ID: GYG307193-538673
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Ascend to the summit craters of Mount Etna. Once there, you will discover a place rich in charm where you will learn about recent and historic eruptions which have helped form this landscape.
Meet your tour in front of the restaurant I Crateri Silvestri at 8:45 AM. Your guides will prepare you for your experience and after a short briefing, take the cable car together to an elevation of 2,500 meters. Here, board your off-road Jeep to ascend to a height of 2,900 meters.
Then begin trekking along a path which from Torre del Filosofo leads to the summit craters of Etna. Traverse through lavic fields, the product of recent activities of the New Southeast Crater. After traveling for about 2 kilometers (3,250 meters), reach the western portion of the summit crater terrace.
Continue along the rim of the main crater, constituted by ash and volcanic materials towards the craters (date to October 27, 2002). Walk back to a height of 2,500 meters, forming a total 7.5-kilometer round trip. Then descend from 2,500 meters to Rifugio Sapienza with the cable car.
Highlights
- Climb Mount Etna and exploring its active craters
- See all the active summit craters of Etna
- Observe the ceaseless activity of the volcano
- Listen to scientific explanations about the evolution of the volcano
- Trek in a stunning moonscape
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This excursion could be subject to variations in case of changes of the environmental, climatic or volcanic conditions, so as to undermine the safety of the entire group
• For the success of the excursion and for its correct carrying out, it’s good to know perfectly your health conditions, and if necessary, let your guide know about them
• The route consists of the ascent and walking along the crater edges, this may cause dizziness to susceptible individuals
• Pregnant women who have passed the third month of pregnancy are not allowed to take part in this activity
• The trekking is for moderately trained hikers (being a path that develops at high altitude, it will be easy to accrue symptoms of fatigue)
• The excursion will be carried out according to the limits laid down by the ordinance in force
• It is possible to rent shoes and jackets on-site for €5 each
• Without adequate shoes, you are not covered by insurance
• This excursion may be canceled if minimum numbers of 2 are not met
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must fill out a travel information form
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet at 8:30 AM at the parking lot in front of Esagonal Bar. Here are the coordinates: latitude 37.7003505 - longitude: 14.9988163.
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
