Explore Etna’s craters and lava flows on a thrilling 4x4 trek, culminating in a breathtaking sunset view from Pizzi Deneri.
Explore Etna’s craters and lava flows on a thrilling 4x4 trek, culminating in a breathtaking sunset view from Pizzi Deneri.
- Mount Etna - Daily departures are available from Piano Provenzana on the north side of Etna, utilizing state-of-the-art 4×4 off-road vehicles that meet euro 5 and euro 6 environmental standards, with full authorization from the Etna Park Authority. The journey to the summit area, guided by legally authorized mountain or volcanological experts,…
- Mount Etna - Daily departures are available from Piano Provenzana on the north side of Etna, utilizing state-of-the-art 4×4 off-road vehicles that meet euro 5 and euro 6 environmental standards, with full authorization from the Etna Park Authority. The journey to the summit area, guided by legally authorized mountain or volcanological experts, begins at 1,800 meters (Piano Provenzana) and follows a picturesque route through ancient craters and recent lava flows, reaching an elevation of approximately 3,000 meters.
- Transport in the latest generation 4x4 bus
- Mountain Guide - Volcanological
- Transport in the latest generation 4x4 bus
- Mountain Guide - Volcanological
- Everything not provided in “Include”
- Jacket and closed shoes
- Snacks
- Carbonated beverages
- Everything not provided in “Include”
- Jacket and closed shoes
- Snacks
- Carbonated beverages
The excursion begins at Etna Nord, the tourist station of Piano Provenzana at an altitude of 1,800 meters, and follows a scenic route through ancient craters and recent lava flows. The first stop is at the ruins of the “Le Betulle” hotel, the only structure remaining from those destroyed by the 2002 lava flow. The next stage involves an easy trek to the…
The excursion begins at Etna Nord, the tourist station of Piano Provenzana at an altitude of 1,800 meters, and follows a scenic route through ancient craters and recent lava flows. The first stop is at the ruins of the “Le Betulle” hotel, the only structure remaining from those destroyed by the 2002 lava flow. The next stage involves an easy trek to the distinctive button craters from the eruption on October 27, 2002. From approximately 2,050 meters, participants can view the lava flow that devastated Piano Provenzana. The journey continues with a return to the vehicles and a stop at 2,380 meters to explore the large extinct craters “Umberto and Margherita” on a short trek. The next step involves traveling by 4x4 bus to the Volcanological Observatory, followed by a brief trek to the top of the Pizzi Deneri promontory at 3,000 meters, where the Summit Craters can be safely observed. The excursion concludes with a sunset viewing from the Volcanological Observatory before returning to Piano Provenzana.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.