Mount Etna: Roundtrip Cable Car and 4x4 Bus Ticket Cable Car and 4x4 Bus Ticket
ID: GYG448815-806293
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
1 days
Description
Climb to the summit of Mount Etna with your dedicated access roundtrip cable car ticket. Tour the volcano at an altitude of 9,500 feet aboard a unique 4x4 bus and walk around with a volcano guide.
Ride the cable car up Mount Etna and enjoy a tour at the bottom of the summit craters. Explore the area in a 4x4 bus designed to manage the terrain. Step out of the bus to learn about the volcano on a short walking tour with your guide.
Validate your ticket at the Dedicated checkout which is located at the entrance of the "Funivia dell'Etna" station.
Your adventure begins at an altitude of approximately 6,300 feet (1.900 m) at the “Funivia dell’Etna” departure station. Reach the upper station at approximately 8,200 feet above sea level (2.500 m). In case of strong wind, your ascent will be carried out by the 4x4 buses.
Once reaching the upper station, board a special 4x4 bus to reach the maximum summit height area allowed (approximately 9,500 feet/2.900 m). Continue your experience with an alpine-volcano guide to check out the surrounding area.
Along with the staff, who will ensure your safety, appreciate the enchanted scenery at the bottom of the Central Crater that, with conditions of full visibility, allows you to get lost in the view of a large part of eastern Sicily. In case of snow, your ascent will be carried out with special tracked vehicles (snowcat).
After spending about 30 minutes exploring the area, return to the cable car station and make your way back down the volcano with your roundtrip ticket.
Highlights
- Witness a panoramic view of the volcano and Ionian Coast in a single look
- Make your way up Mount Etna to over 8,200 feet (2,500 m) on a cable car
- Take on volcanic terrain while riding a 4x4 bus and reach even higher heights
- Follow your guide at the bottom of the Central Crater and learn about the area
- Non-stop departures, ticket valid all day long during the opening hours.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The service is available every day, all year long (according to the weather and/or technical needs).
In the event that the safety conditions cannot be guaranteed, due to the weather or other factors, the itinerary may suffer changes and the walk may not be guaranteed.
In case of snow, you will have to pay the price difference to use a snowcat on the day of the service
The cable car station “Funivia dell'Etna” is located at the Piazzale Funivia (on Etna) near the Rifugio Sapienza hotel.
You have to go to the dedicated checkout and ask to validate your ticket.
The guide will wait for your group at the 2.900m area for a walk of about 30 minutes
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.
