Summit Craters Excursion at 3300m
With 4x4 vehicles (round trip) from Etna North
Price
€120
per person
Times
8:00 AM & 1:30 PM
Departures
Duration
4.5h
Approx.
Difficulty
Hard
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Daily departures from May to November, by reservation.
Contact on WhatsAppor send an email to: info@guidevulcanologicheetna.it
Description
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Excursion to the Summit of Etna
Aboard special 4x4 vehicles, we will travel the scenic road on the north side up to 2960m. From here, a 3km trek (330m ascent) on a path of volcanic scoria will begin, with breaks for explanations and refreshments.
Upon reaching the summit at 3300m, we will admire the uniqueness of the Central Crater and the breathtaking view. The descent will be partly on the same path and partly through channels of volcanic sand, before getting back on the 4x4 vehicles to return to Piano Provenzana.
Schedule
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Detailed Schedule
- 7:45 AM / 1:15 PM: Meeting at Piano Provenzana (1800m).
- 8:00 AM / 1:30 PM: Departure and ascent by 4x4 to 2960m.
- ~9:00 AM / ~2:30 PM: Start of the 3km trek to the Summit Craters.
- ~11:00 AM / ~4:30 PM: Arrival at the summit (3300m) and visit.
- ~12:00 PM / ~5:00 PM: Start of the descent on foot (2km).
- ~1:30 PM / ~6:00 PM: Expected return to Piano Provenzana.
What's Included
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Included in the Price (€120)
- ✓Authorized Volcanological Guide
- ✓4x4 vehicle ticket (round trip)
- ✓Trekking poles and Helmets
- ✓Shoe/jacket/sock rental
- ✓Insurance in case of accidents
Not Included
- ✗Lunch, Water, Snacks
- ✗Raincoat / Windbreaker
Equipment
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Mandatory
- → Breakfast / Snacks
- → Water (min. 1.5L)
- → Layered clothing
- → Long trousers
- → Hiking shoes
- → Windbreaker / down jacket
- → Gloves and hat
Recommended
- → 25/30 L backpack
- → Raincoat (waterproof jacket)
- → Sunscreen, lip balm
- → Spare T-shirt and socks
Warnings
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Read carefully
- Physical Effort: Not recommended for those who do not engage in physical activity regularly. Good physical preparation is required.
- Health: Not recommended ⛔️ for those suffering from cardiovascular, respiratory, hypertension, obesity, or psychiatric disorders.
- Children: Suitable for children over 13 years old.
- No Contact Lenses: Ash and gases can cause irritation.
- Pregnancy: Not permitted for pregnant women past their third month.
Good to Know
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Useful Information
In case of adverse weather, the excursion may be canceled or postponed. You will be notified as soon as possible.
Payment is made on the day of the excursion directly to the guide. No advance payment is required (except for agencies or groups).
In case of many requests, participants will be divided into smaller groups with different guides.
Hello,
My friend has just reached out to you, we’re to people (women) who wish to book an Etna summit crater trip 3300m – 5 km hike and 4×4 round trip with you for
26.07.2025 (Saturdaty). We wish to take the latest possible starting at 1:30 p.m. on 26.07., if not possible, the latest bossible bofore that time (we’re driving from Palermo).
I see that shoes can be rented from you. Please let me know the price for rental. We need 2 pairs of trecking ladies’ shoes – 1×37 size +1×40 size.
I see price is EUR 120 per person and includes what’s listed on your offer here: https://guidevulcanologicheetna.it/en/excursion-summit-craters-etna-nord-jeep/, and payment is made on site upon starting the excursion – is this correct?
Kindly confirm if the offer is available for our requested date, and please provide all necessary details we need to know upon booking, including information on the meeting point and parking (where we meet and where we should park to meet your team).
You can contact me at viber/whatsapp/mobile number +359 885 089 800, or via e-mail vassileva444@gmail.com
Good evening Malena, thank you very much for your kind comment.
Regarding the possibility of starting the excursion in the afternoon, it is indeed possible. However, as guides we usually recommend a morning departure, because visibility is generally better and there is less chance of cloud formation. In the central hours of the day, clouds tend to build up over the mountains and can reduce visibility compared to the clearer conditions you typically find in the morning.
Of course, if reaching us early in the day is difficult for you, and if weather and safety conditions permit, we can also arrange the hike in the afternoon. We simply want to be transparent so you are aware that clouds are more likely later in the day.
As for equipment, there is no need to worry: our guides can provide anything you might be missing on site, including trekking shoes, extra socks, backpacks, trekking poles, helmets, and spare jackets if necessary.
Payment is made on site, and we do not require advance payment except for organized groups or private-guide excursions that must be reserved for a specific date.
To book, please contact us directly via WhatsApp +39 345 5741330 —either with a message or a call. Our office staff will add your names to the calendar for your chosen date and will send you full excursion details in the days before the trip. The day prior to your hike you will also receive the guide’s contact information, the meeting time, and the GPS location of the meeting point.
If you need any further information, we are completely at your disposal.
What if I stay in Catania and I don’t have a means of transport to come and go to the meeting point?
Good evening Christina, thank you for reaching out to us.
Regarding transport from Catania to the starting points of our excursions, we work with trusted transfer services that can pick you up directly from your accommodation or from the city where you are staying and bring you straight to the meeting point on the volcano.
This can all be arranged during the booking process with our assistance. Our office staff will be happy to coordinate every detail so that you can easily reach Mount Etna and enjoy the excursion you have chosen.
Please feel free to contact us via WhatsApp at +39 345 5741330 to organize the transfer service from your preferred location to the excursion’s starting point.