Etna: Guided Summit Hiking Tour up to 3400m, Optional Pickup

About This Experience

A guided trek from Bar Monte Gebel at Rifugio Sapienza, by cable car to about 2,500 m, then on foot to 3,000 m or by 4x4 and on foot toward 3,400 m, with a volcano guide, helmet and insurance.

In the Operator's Own Words

• Hike to the summit and admire Europe's highest active volcano
• Breathtaking views from the cable car
• The moon-likes volcanic landscapes
• Expert and trained volcanic guides at your disposal
• Once-in-a-lifetime experience

What's Included

• ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
• ✓ Volcanic guide
• ✓ Hike up Mount Etna
• ✓ Hiking equipment (based on availability)
• ✓ Helmet (mandatory)
• ✓ Insurance

Not Included

• OPTIONS 3,000 m trek: round-trip cable car ticket to be paid on site (€54 adults/€31 children up to 10 years old)
• OPTIONS 3,400 m summit trek: round-trip cable car and 4x4 vehicle ticket to be paid on site (€82 adults/€51 children up to 10 years old)
• Food and drinks
• Tips
• Trekking shoes can be rented at the meeting point for €6.

Good to Know

• This tour is prohibited for asthmatics and those who have heart problems
• This tour can be canceled in case of adverse weather conditions
• The feasibility of the excursion depends on weather conditions and volcanic activity. If conditions are not favorable, the guide may decide to follow an alternative route at the highest altitude that can be reached safely and in compliance with local regulations, while still ensuring a valuable and memorable experience on the volcano.
• For seismic reasons, sometimes the tour needs to be changed
• The organizer reserves the right to change the means of transportation used to reach the planned altitude, based on conditions evaluated at their sole discretion

Not Suitable For

• Children under 6 years
• Pregnant women
• People with heart problems
• People with respiratory issues

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at "Bar Monte Gebel" on the right side of Rifugio Sapienza.