Etna Summit Adventure: Explore Volcanic Wonders
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320 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 scenery.
    Starting from Piazzale…
What's Included
  • Trekking boots
  • Trekking sticks
  • Helmet
  • Insurance and Volcanological Guides
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Cable car and 4x4 jeep tickets (65€ per person) to be paid locally
  • Pick up transfer service from Catania or around
  • Wind jacket
Additional Information

Every excursion is conducted in accordance with the current volcanic risk levels.
Following the meeting and departure from Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza (Etna South), participants will ascend to an altitude of 2,800 meters using the cable car and 4x4 jeep. From this point, a two-hour hike through lava flows and lunar-like landscapes leads to the Etna Summit…

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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D023191
May 15, 2026
Fantastic Etna summit craters hike - Our guide Giacomo did a fantastic job to get us to the summit craters and back.
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Ianwr3256ao
May 12, 2026
Etna summit crater trek - Amazing experience, really well organised and the guides were really knowledgeable and passionate about the volcano and the underlying geology, highly recommended
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Leeeooo1
May 11, 2026
Summit craters Etna south with Ashàra 10 and praise. - We arrived at the top of the central crater with the guide Massimo Floccavento, who in addition to being a professional in his work is a true mountain enthusiast and is an advantage for those like us, makes experiences with him. Very courteous and helpful also the other guys, including Mary who by phone explained everything we would do and what it would take to go to altitude, even warning us about the risks. Ashàra you are top!
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Maps13748173750
May 10, 2026
Great hike, to see! - Very nice hike not too physical also done over 3 hours, you must absolutely see Etna during your stay in Sicily! We were super well accompanied by Simone, Italian guide with impeccable French, who explained all the subtleties of the volcano, a big thank you to him. It is definitely worth taking a guide, for safety first but also for a little context on the place, thank you for this great experience 🌞
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Peter
May 4, 2026
An incredible, extraordinary experience with Tour Guide Antonio of Ashara - An incredible, extraordinary experience with Tour Guide Antonio
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Damianryszardi2017
May 3, 2026
Fantastic experience - Unique and fantastic experience, Etna speaks for itself, then mix snow and lava rock is another thing, but the gem was the organization of the trekking and the guide Giacomo, nice thoughtful and prepared. Congratulations and see you next (North side and... late summer).
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Nadia
Apr 6, 2026
Show ❤️ - Since the request for information the team has been courteous and helpful. Arrived at the meeting point I discovered to be the only Italian (Sicilian by the way) of the group, but this was not a problem, the two guides made my excursion unforgettable. Professional, prepared, nice ..Thank you so much Giovanni and Giacomo. Until next time
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Philippeb77994
Jan 4, 2026
Hiking until the lava flow - Very nice experience. Unfortunately the summits were not accessible but we were lucky that a fault appeared the day before: the guides therefore proposed to adapt the program and we were able to eat in front of the advancing lava. Clear and interesting explanations given during the hike by the guide. Thank you.
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Mariagraziaiannucci
Nov 16, 2025
A magical day on Mount Etna! - My partner and I hiked to the Summit craters starting from the south side on November 15th. We were very lucky because the day was perfect and sunny! The Ashara team from the secretariat to the guides was very professional and helpful providing all the information from the first exchanges of messages. Our guide specifically was Antonio Scaramelli! Very good and very nice and helpful. The office is well organized and everything necessary is provided to deal with At best trekking (safety helmet, poles and boots and if necessary heavier windbreakers) Since there is presence of ice and snow on the On the north side, we could not make the excursion that way (relatively easier and faster according to the guide) but we had to leave from the sapienza refuge to climb with the cable car and then with a bus at an altitude of about 2000. From there started the actual trek to the summit craters (Bocca Nuova) which allowed us to see the Southeast crater not accessible for safety reasons and the other (Voragine). The excursion lasted a total of about 8 hours was an incredible and magical experience but also tiring so it is advisable for people who have a minimum of adequate physical preparation! The guide was constantly attentive to inform us on how to move and ready to be of help to those who need it most. The climb to the crater is about 500 Mt but the terrain is slippery and quite sloping as well as the Descent therefore it is good to follow all the instructions provided and have caution. Arriving at the crater makes you feel on another planet! It was one of the best experiences ever and I hope to be able to go back on excursions with Ashara maybe at the Stromboli! Thank you 🤩
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Karen_g
Apr 27, 2026
Excellent Guide, Not a Summit Hike - The guide, Simone, was very well informed and in fact passionate about volcanoes. It was very interesting to listen to him and he handled questions well. He was also very attentive to the needs of the group. It was a very positive experience. The group size and logistics were all well-organized. We were pleasantly surprised that hiking boots were provided; that was super helpful. Knowing that in advance would be great. The tiny complaint I have is that the trip is advertised and sold as a summit trip, but they did not at any point consider taking us to the summit, due to snow bridge conditions. If this was communicated from the outset, it would eliminate any feeling that we did not get what we signed up and paid for. We understood that the weather conditions made summit hikes unsafe, but this was not a situation that was changing day to day. It should just be sold as is. All that said. I would do it again and recommend it, especially if you want the really interesting information from a professional. Simone was an expert, and we were fortunate to get to experience Etna with his guidance.
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From $76
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).