ETNA Summit Craters Trekking: Unique Adventure on Europe's Highest Active Volcano
4.8
13 Ratings
Città metropolitana di Catania

Embark on a unique adventure and trek through the summit craters of Europe’s highest active volcano, Mount Etna. Explore constantly evolving landscapes shaped by volcanic activity and immerse yourself in the scientific and cultural significance of this iconic destination.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mount Etna - Summit craters, 2002 Eruption Craters Valle del Bove volcanic landscape
What's Included
  • Trekking boots
  • Softshell jacket
  • Helmet
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Experience the thrill of hiking on Europe’s highest and most active volcano. This adventure, based on the northern slope of Etna, offers you the chance to explore ever-changing landscapes, shaped by the relentless volcanic activity. Etna has always been a hotspot of scientific and cultural curiosity, presenting the ideal fusion of outdoor sports/hiking endeavors and exploration of local knowledge.

Location
Piano Provenzana
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(13 Ratings)
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Luciazg3115nn
May 12, 2026
A beautiful memory. - A physically demanding experience, but very evocative and interesting! Luca supported me greatly along the way and explained many interesting things. Congratulations to everyone for their professionalism!!
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Dennis_d
Sep 6, 2025
Perfect hike to Etna with an excellent guide - This is a bucket list thing and Etna Hiker is the tour operator to go! The transport to the summit of the mountain by 4x4, the hike to and tour around two of the craters, all the information and stories our guide (Andrea) would tell us with him full of excitement and passion. The experience was perfect! 10/10, would highly recommend!
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Simonekiwi
Aug 27, 2025
Great quality excursion! - We researched a few firms to go with and Etna Hikers ticked the boxes with being able to go from the quieter North side, and an interesting choice of excursion, with the Crater Summits Hike. Well organised, and super interesting. Luca was an excellent guide- so knowledgeable and I learnt loads about Etna and volcanic activity. The hike is very manageable, and running down the sandy slopes at the end was stupidly fun. It's been a highlight of our 11 days in Sicily. Thoroughly recommend. Great team and nothing was a problem with sorting out boots and jackets etc.
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Giulio_m1970
Jul 12, 2025
A wonderful experience - Unforgettable experience on Mount Etna with Etnahiker! We were lucky enough to be guided by Luca, a trained, passionate and engaging guide. With simplicity and competence he passed on all his knowledge about the volcano, making every step of the tour interesting and fascinating. Thanks to his professionalism and enthusiasm, the hike was not only beautiful, but exciting. If you really want to experience Etna, rely on Luca: you will not regret it! Thanks Luca!
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Ane_kab398
Jun 9, 2025
Pleasant hike through curious place on Earth. - Pleasnt hike with amazing guide Arturo. His exitement was a part of the experience for us. We had also amazing weather which enhanced the hike. Due to recent volcanic event everything was covered with thin layer of rusty dust which gave some areas an impression of martian pictures.
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Mauriziofz9413dx
Sep 22, 2020
Etna Hiker professionalism and courtesy - We had a wonderful day. The route to the craters is surreal, impossible to describe. The fatigue of the climb, is dampened by the wise explanations of Lydia our guide and the "voice" of the volcano that, as you get closer, gets stronger and stronger. Do not underestimate the fun and scenic descent to the valley. And to finish the picnic on the lava stone overlooking the volcano, is priceless! I would say that Etna Hiker was the right choice.
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833benedettam
Aug 10, 2020
ETNA - Experience lived on 09/08/2020. Luca took us to the top of the summit craters. Nice experience, intense and Luca explained everything to us perfectly. Super recommended!
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Maurizioweb
Nov 26, 2019
Beautiful. - Beautiful day in an extraordinary environment; how excellent was the organization that led a nice group to the summit craters and allowed you to appreciate everything that was seen. Many indications on the landscape and the history of the eruptions; after the upper part and the return to the 2900 meters of the start, we continued downhill to 2500 m. of the cable car still crossing many beautiful landscapes. Thanks to Etna Hiker and Luca Cosma who guided us perfectly and allowed us to enjoy a fantastic day. I definitely recommend relying on Etna Hiker to plan a day to get to the top of Etna and admire these particular landscapes.
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Centrostudiacitrezza
Nov 25, 2019
Emotions in safety - An experience like this always leaves you speechless, already from the preparation and step by step as you climb and get to the top you are assailed by a thousand unique sensations. We went up during a cloudy day but thanks to Luca we were sure to carry it out in maximum safety, he took care of all of us and the walk between the craters on top of Etna seemed to us a surreal experience between roars and thick clouds while we looked down into the depths of Sicily. Descending through the volcanic sands was fun. At the end of the hike a good drink and then everyone home. Thanks Luca and brings on many people to make known this infinite beauty.
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J_rgenkw7671iv
May 1, 2026
Enough is not always enough. - Yes, Etnahiker is certainly a great organizer for tours to the summit crater of Etna. Unfortunately, it is very dependent on the guide you catch. With good and dedicated Guids it is currently easily possible to experience more than just the BoccaNuova in one tour. Unfortunately it was so with us that while the group led by the same company at the same time visited the Voragine in addition to the BoccaN., we were presented only with the BoccaN. The reason for our Guid was that you would only manage one or the other crater. Which was clearly not true. It’s a pity, because so often we don’t have the opportunity to get to Etna, all Guids should be aware of that. Overall for us a rather weak trip. Unfortunately!
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From $70
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).