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 picturesque route. This path, surrounded by ancient craters and recent lava flows, leads to the ruins of the hotel “Le Betulle,” the sole structure remaining from the 2002 lava flow destruction. The next segment involves an easy trek…
The excursion begins at Etna Nord, the tourist station of Piano Provenzana at an altitude of 1,800 meters, and follows a picturesque route. This path, surrounded by ancient craters and recent lava flows, leads to the ruins of the hotel “Le Betulle,” the sole structure remaining from the 2002 lava flow destruction. The next segment involves an easy trek to the distinctive button craters from the eruption on October 27, 2002. At 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” during a brief trek. The following stage involves traveling by 4x4 bus to the Volcanological Observatory, followed by a short trek to the summit of Pizzi Deneri at 3,000 meters, where the Summit Craters can be safely observed. From the observatory, participants will enjoy the sunset 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.