On this tour, you’ll head to Mount Etna’s summit, accompanied by a volcanology guide. The tour will start with a short briefing, followed by a cable car and four-by-four ride to reach an altitude of 2,900 m above sea level.
Upon arrival at Torre del Filosofo, you’ll ascend the final 400 m to the summit on foot. Across two hours, you’ll cross lava fields and learn of ancient and recent eruptions until you reach the summit craters. After spending time here, you’ll descend on foot through sand, cross a channel of lava flow and see some other craters. The tour will conclude with a cableway ride back down the mountain.
Why visit
- Guided hike up one of Europe's highest volcanos
- Insights into the area from a volcanology guide
- Panoramic mountain views from Etna's summit
What's included
- Guide services
- Trekking shoes
- Helmet
- Insurance
- Windbreaker
What's not included
- Cable car and 4x4 tickets
- Lunch
- Water
- Pickup and drop-off
Restrictions
- This activity is not suitable for pregnant people.
- A minimum of 4 participants is required for the tour to go ahead. In case the number is not reached, you will be suggested with a new date or full refund option.
Languages spoken by guide
Additional information
This tour is suitable for moderately trained hikers and people with experience on sandy and non-steady ground.
The tour can be cancelled or changed due to unfavourable weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
In case of strong volcanic activity, you will not be able to visit the summit craters, and the tour will undergo changes using only the cable car and continuing on foot to reach the maximum altitude of the volcano.
Please note that the tour price does not include the cable car ticket. An additional amount of EUR 70 per person will have to be paid on site and in cash.
The minimum age for participating in this tour is ten years.