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Hike near the summit craters up to the maximum safe altitude currently foreseen

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Description

Summary

Starts

Esagonal

Duration

5 Hrs.

Languages

English, Italian, and French

Difficulty

Medium

Admission

Mobile ticket

Minimum age

8 years

Description

Delve further into the best offerings of Italy with this Hike near the summit craters up to the maximum safe altitude currently foreseen. Let this guided tour serve as your gateway to an unforgettable time in Sicily, offering convenience, safety, and smooth transitions.

The entire activity lasts around 5 hours and is a great addition to any travel itinerary in Sicily. Previous travelers have rated this activity an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars in 50 reviews.

Throughout the experience, a knowledgeable expert will guide you, offering valuable insights and information. The activity is offered in 3 languages: English, Italian, and French.

The starting point for this hiking tour is located in Sicily. The exact address is Piazzale Funivia Etna, Sud, 95030 Nicolosi CT, Italy. The endpoint of the tour is located at Piazzale Funivia Etna, Sud, 95030 Nicolosi CT, Italy.

Reservations for this activity can be made for up to 15 individuals per booking. We recommend you review the "Included" and/or "Good to know" sections below for more details about the experience.

The cancellation policy for this experience is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Make your time in Sicily special by booking this guided tour. Select a date and complete your reservation before it gets fully booked!

Included

Accident insurance

Authorized vulcanological guide

Entry/Admission to Mount Etna

Trekking poles, trekking shoes, helmets, warm jacket, extra socks, extra backpack

Good to know

Service animals allowed

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Trekking is not recommended for those who do little physical activity.

However, the excursion does not require any particular physical preparation, attention is required since it is volcanic soil, often inconsistent and unstable.

The excursion may be subject to variations at the discretion of the Guides or be interrupted if the environmental, atmospheric or volcanic conditions change, such as to compromise the safety of the entire group.

The excursion will take place within the limits established by the ordinances in force.

Suitable for children over 7 years old who are used to walking

The route includes the ascent and passage along the crater rims, this could cause dizziness problems for sensitive individuals.

This itinerary, in relation to the type and altitude, is suitable for people in a state of good physical health, who do not suffer from particular pathologies (cardio vascular, respiratory or hypertension).

To allow for the success of the excursion and the proper conduct of the activity, it is good practice to be fully aware of your health conditions and possibly present them to the Guide, all this to reduce the occurrence of any problems and avoid taking risks.

We do not recommend the use of contact lenses because of the gases exhaled by the volcano and the ash which, if pushed, could easily cause problems to the eyes.

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