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Etna Guide Project

The tours

Four ways to meet the volcano

On foot among the 2002 craters, by 4x4 bus up to 2,800 metres — even at sunset — or to the top at the summit craters: every tour is guided, authentic and designed for a different level of fitness.

Helmeted hikers in single file on the rim of an Etna summit crater, among sulfur-yellow rocksTrekkingapprox. 3,350 m

Summit Craters

The top of Europe's highest active volcano

A 4x4 bus ride up to 2,800 m followed by a guided trek towards Etna's summit craters with a certified volcanological guide.

Duration
≈ 5 hours
Difficulty
Price
120 €
A group walking the volcanic trail under a clear skyTrekking2,100 m

2002 Craters

The craters of Etna North's last great eruption

A 3-hour trek through pine woods, lava flows and the four extinct craters of the 2002 eruption on Etna's northern slope.

Duration
≈ 3 hours
Difficulty
Price
35 €
The red 4x4 bus on the high-altitude ash, with the summit craters and their plume behind4x4 bus2,800 m

Etna by 4x4

By 4x4 bus up to 2,800 m, with a volcanological guide

Ride the 4x4 bus from Piano Provenzana up to 2,800 m and take a guided walk among craters and fumaroles: Etna's high altitude without a long trek.

Duration
≈ 2.5 hours
Difficulty
Price
69 €
The summit cones at sunset with patches of snow4x4 bus2,800 m

Etna by 4x4 at Sunset

The sun setting over the ash desert, at 2,800 m

A late-afternoon 4x4 bus ride up to 2,800 m, a guided walk in the golden light and sunset at altitude, returning after dark.

Duration
≈ 3 hours
Difficulty
Price
79 €
Hikers on the high-altitude ash trail, with the Ionian coast on the horizonTrekking2,800 m

North-East Rift Trek

From 2,500 metres down to Piano Provenzana, along the eruptive fissures

4x4 bus ascent to 2,800 m and a walk down the North-East Rift, among Etna's eruptive fissures and extinct craters.

Duration
≈ 5 hours
Difficulty
Price
100 €