This six-hour hiking tour will take you to the summit of Sicily's Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. You'll first receive a safety briefing from your expert guide, before boarding a cable car to ascend to an altitude of 2,500 metres above sea level, offering panoramic views along the way.
You'll then transfer to a 4x4 bus and continue up the mountain to reach a height of 2,900 metres near the Torre del Filosofo. From here, you'll begin your two-hour trek through lunar landscapes and lava fields, stopping for breaks along the way to admire the scenery. You'll then make a final push to the summit before you descend through sandbanks and a lava flow channel on your way back to the bus and cable car.
What's included
- Guide services
- Windbreaker jacket, helmet and gloves
- Hiking shoes
- Trekking poles
What's not included
- Backpack
- Water
- Lunch or snacks
- Cable car tickets
- 4x4 bus tickets
Accessibility
- Public transport links nearby
Health & safety
- Not recommended for pregnant visitors
- Not recommended for visitors with back problems
- Not recommended for visitors with heart problems or serious medical conditions
- Requires a moderate level of physical fitness
Languages spoken by guide
Additional information
The tour has a ’hard’ level of difficulty; you need to be in good physical condition in order to join.
The tour can be modified due to unfavourable weather conditions, volcanic activity or unforeseen circumstances.
Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.
Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.
You need to be 18 years or older to book or be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Ashàra - Volcanological Guides in Sicily