Etna Craters Excursion 3000m
4.9
58 Ratings
Città metropolitana di Catania

Embark on a thrilling adventure to explore Etna. With our expert volcanological guides, you’ll uncover the hidden gems and mysteries of Europe’s tallest volcano.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mount Etna - Our trek will commence here, taking us across a lunar-like landscape formed by recent lava flows from the winter and spring of 2021. We’ll head towards the area of the small explosive cone from the 1971 eruption, now buried under the 2021 lava. The journey begins from this point.

You will witness the breathtaking spectacle provided by Europe’s highest volcano.

What's Included
  • Trekking poles
  • Protective helmet
  • Guided service by a volcanological or alpine guide
  • Windbreaker provided
  • High-necked trekking shoes required
What's Not Included
  • Transport price Etna Cable Car excluded
Location
Etna Esagonal Trekking Tour
Inside the Bar Esagonal, Piazzale Funivia, near the Rifugio Sapienza. Meeting at 10:30, Departure at 11:00.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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257lottieb
Oct 24, 2025
Amazing 3000 metre hike with Etnaesagonal 😊 - I’m lost for words at how brilliant this tour was! My partner and I went for the 3000 metre hike after talking to the lovely Naomi, who helped to advise us on the excursions Etnaesagonal offered. We arrived at 10am and met Luca (our friendly and knowledgeable guide), who guided us to the cable car and then through our adventure. The cost was €112 per person, including jackets, shoes, helmet, cable car and guide. The hike was roughly 3 hours 30 minutes, and included a perfect amount of rest stops for scenic views and lunch. We passed through lava tunnels, over and down inactive volcanoes, felt the warmth of the earth beneath us, saw the smoke/steam and of course, got an amazing view of Etna herself, as well as the clouds beneath us from the 3000 metre point. Luca was an amazing guide, sharing his extensive knowledge with us and making sure everyone was safe and happy throughout. We have only great things to say about this experience and would absolutely recommend to anyone else who’s interested in natural beauty, history and fitness. The warmth and friendliness of the whole team really added the atmosphere, making us feel comfortable and welcomed from the moment we started planning our tour - especially as we are young, English and didn’t know much Italian! 😊 10/10. Thank you Etnaesagonal.
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Gog275
Sep 7, 2025
Striking lunar experience - Great experience! Guides (Marco and Enrico) serious and competent, explosive and warm nature ;) Shop very well stocked with Sicilian delicacies with welcoming, friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommended!
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I33qrrosac
Aug 30, 2025
To be redone..... - Unique experience. The lava flow seen up close was really exciting, both for us who live at the foot of Mount Etna but especially for our relatives who came from Turin and who have long wanted to do this tour. Nuccio, very professional and empathetic with the group, guided us impeccably. To be repeated definitely and I emphasize that to climb is necessary and important the presence of a guide. Thanks to Etna Hexagonal Trekking Tour! Rosa, Giuseppe, Laura, Pierpaolo, Elisabetta, Lorenzo and Riccardo.
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Departure13818610719
Aug 24, 2025
Great great great great - Very welcome group of guides... equipped with all the necessary equipment for customers... the Nino guide super professional and of great charisma .. highly recommended
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Lucavp4409kw
Jul 11, 2025
Superlative Experience... - SUPERB experience... Fantastic day... We chose the walking route from 1950 from the cable car to 3000 m on the craters... Tough climb but really exciting... Special thanks to our guide Walter for his extreme professionalism, knowledge and experience...
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Paola
Jul 5, 2025
Unique experience - Wonderful experience also thanks to our guide Luca, very prepared and attentive, was able to reassure me in some difficult points for me. The effort is will be amply rewarded by the panorama
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Isabellet815
May 7, 2025
It's not just a mountain hike but a trip on a volcano!! A volcano that is alive and unimaginable! Unique!! - Very good organization, we got the necessary amenities such as helmet, hiking boots and a windbreaker so we experienced the trip as very comfortable. Our guide Luca gave us a professional explanation and immediately put us at ease. He didn’t take any risks to ensure our safety and he took into account the different walking paces. There were often moments of rest where he gave us time to take pictures and give information about the volcano. We could also drink enough and have a snack. The view was breathtaking, we took beautiful pictures. It was absolutely worth doing during our stay in Sicily!
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Jessika
May 3, 2025
Highly recommended - Thanks to our guide Luca for the wonderful experience and the passion with which he explained the history of this fascinating volcano!..
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Simone
May 1, 2025
Beautiful experience - The effort was fully rewarded thanks to our guide Luca who gave us a perfect tour to see everything Arrived at the slopes of the last volcanic activities and then hiking in all the oldest craters
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Axelmark
Aug 10, 2025
Great, thanks. - Great experience, experienced company that offers maximum competence and safety. We thank for the experience the owner Nuccio (Bastian opposite...), Edward for the information, but especially our guide Luca, engaging expert, nice and kind. I highly recommend bringing cash because with the ATM you pay only the cable car (50€), while the rest (100€ per person) all cash...
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From $69
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).