What time do excursions to the top of Etna start?
Excursions to the summit of the volcano at an altitude of 3300 metres start (from April to November) at 7:45 AM to ensure greater visibility in the absence of clouds that often cover the summit craters, and in the summer period from June to September also at 1:00 PM.
On top at sunset 🌅
There will also be excursions to the top of the volcano at sunset 🌅 especially when temperature conditions permit, the suitable period being from June to mid-September.
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For more details about the excursions to the top of Mount Etna and to book visit the dedicated webpage. For all excursions visit the homepage.
IMPORTANT
- Volcano summit tours are suitable for people in good physical condition and for hikers used to walking regularly.
- Not all tourist agencies offer tours, excursions, or treks above 1800 m altitude so please always ask about the characteristics of the experience before booking!.
- As a company of legally qualified Volcanological Guides, we carry out excursions to the highest areas of the volcano up to the summit at an altitude of 3300m, even during eruptions.
- Before organising visits to the lava flows, we are obliged to observe the ongoing volcanic phenomenon, which, if assessed as safe, may allow the approach of tourists accompanied by our licensed guides.
- NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THOSE SUFFERING FROM DISEASES: CARDIOVASCULAR, RESPIRATORY OR MENTAL DISORDERS.
- Excursions may vary for safety reasons, depending on weather, volcanic conditions or force majeure.
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Our group is made up of Guides belonging to the Regional College of Alpine and Volcanological Guides of Sicily, the Italian legislation provides that these professional figures are the only ones authorized to lead groups in active volcanoes and throughout the island (Framework Law of 2 January 1989 No. 6 and Regional Law of April 6, 1996).
