Etna Summit Adventure: Explore Volcanic Wonders
4.9
296 Ratings
Città metropolitana di Catania

Experience the extraordinary beauty of Etna and its summit craters on a trekking adventure with Ashàra Volcanological Guides. Explore volcanic activity and be amazed by the stunning natural surroundings.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ashàra Volcanological Guides in Sicily - Embark on a trekking adventure with a certified team of mountain and volcano guides who are eager to lead you safely and professionally to the summit of Etna. Enjoy breaks along the journey to capture stunning photos of the summit craters and soak in the breathtaking natural beauty surrounding you.
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What's Included
  • Trekking sticks
  • Helmet
  • Insurance and Volcanological Guides
  • Trekking boots
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Tickets of cable car (52€ per person) to pay on spot
  • Pick up transfer service from Catania or around
  • Wind jacket
Additional Information

Each excursion is carried out in compliance with the levels of volcanic risk.
After the meeting and departure from Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza (Etna Sud), with the cable car and 4x4 jeep you reach an altitude of 2,800 meters and from here in about 2 hours of walking through lava flows and environments looking lunar, you reach the Etna Summit Craters at…

Location
Ashàra Volcanological Guides in Sicily
Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza
Departure from Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza at our Ashàra's Info point located close to Terrazza dell'Etna Restaurant
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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763monaw
Apr 5, 2025
Safe hike around Etna - Really nice and experienced guide. It was communicated before that due to the volcanic activity, we couldn’t go to the top crater. We still went as high as possible and had a very safe guide. We also escaped the fog and came down early. Best hike possible for these weather conditions.
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Leoghiaccio
Dec 21, 2024
Unique experience and well-trained guides - Exceptional guides, well prepared and milto available. Fantastic and unique experience! Hiking in late September and I witnessed the volcano eruption. All in maximum security.
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Colleen
Nov 24, 2024
Best tour in Catania - The guide Sammy was awesome and so informative. He answered every question and was so much fun!! He was patient during the tour and did not rush through it at all. I HIGHLY recommend this tour to get the full Momma Etna experience!!
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Sarponline
Nov 18, 2024
Everything you could ask for and more - Could not have asked for more — a very professional organisation crowned by a guide absolutely passionate about what he does: Thank you Mary! The way he paced the group for four hours, showing us breathtaking views but avoiding unnecessary risks, all the while dousing us with interesting historical and geological information was, simply remarkable. And if this was not enough, he went out of his way to show us a sample lava tunnel *after* the trek was over and we were back in the base station: He jumped in his personal car and had all the group members follow him in their cars to drive down the mountain to a lava tunnel spot, which, otherwise would remain unknown to us.. Thank you! They provide walking sticks and shoes if you need them. Will definitely do it again.
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Susan_l
Nov 2, 2024
Tour Mt Etna with a great guide - Antonio was an excellent guide blending knowledge of vulcano science with a great tour of the landscape and Etna history. He had great energy and was fun to be with. Highly recommended
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Paulsh2739vr
Oct 30, 2024
Excellent Guided Tour to Top of Etna - Had an early 8am meet with Nino which was ideal as we were first on to the mountain and beat the crowds. Thoroughly enjoyed it and had picnic lunch at the best spot with the best views in Sicily... Due to ongoing Yellow Warning following July 4th eruptions we didn't make it to the very top but got close and still very worthwhile. Highly recommend a guided tour.
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Eniedo
Oct 21, 2024
3000 on Mount Etna with Nino - Excellent hike with Nino. We climbed to 3000 accompanied by some distant eruptions. His explanations in perfect French about the history of the volcano and its evolution were very didactic. We had a great day that we recommend without reservation. Nathalie & Eric of October 17, 2024.
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Susan_c
Oct 20, 2024
Worthwhile, fun & physically challenging learning experience - We are very glad we signed up for this tour of Mt Etna. Our guide, Antonio was a knowledgeable, energetic geologist who was very respectful of the power of Mt. Etna! He clearly conveyed the dangers of this active volcano and detailed the benefits of the volcanic soil for the region. The tour was a rigorous climb, but we took frequent breaks and hiked slowly up the black soil landscape. (Be sure to wear dark colored clothing!) It was fun meeting all the other tourists from all over the world! It was a fun group!
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Nomad64928354264
Apr 25, 2025
Great hike, great views, great tour guide. - Great tour, very informative, great views. The tour guide was super friendly and funny, we had a great time. Only accessible by car. The organiser picked us up personally from our apartment, since we had problems with our rental car for a charge of 80€ per ride. Also a AST bus runs between Catania Centrale and Refugio Sapienza twice a day. Sadly, since a few years they decided to not hike up to 3400m due to security reasons, but on getyourguide it is advertised that the tour is up to 3400m.
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590rick636
Mar 19, 2025
Horrible, Sub-Par Business Go Elsewhere! - Don't be fooled! This is not a legitimate company, they do not answer phones and will decide if the weather was bad and if you do, it's on you. They do not have change at the top for the "€52 "tram ride". Do not utilize this business, you've been warned.
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From $68
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).