Etna Summit Adventure: Explore Volcanic Wonders
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324 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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Jaianja
Jul 21, 2026
Wow, what an unforgettable life experience! - Wow, what an unforgettable life experience! Pepe was a fantastic guide, happy to share his ever changing knowledge of the region. The hike was challenging but comfortable. Reaching the rim was an unforgettable experience, breathtakingly beautiful, adrenaline was pumping as it was very windy but at all times I felt safe. Thankyou for such a rewarding day!
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Y2469vhelod
Jul 10, 2026
A great day under the sun! - We were fortunate to be accompanied by Antonio and Massimo, two passionate guides who know how to convey their knowledge clearly and very interestingly! They were very kind and helped those who had more difficulties during the walk, always with a smile. It is important to wear good high and closed shoes! Etna is a very beautiful and unique excursion that is worth experiencing! We could not go to the summit due to a strong volcanic eruption, but our guides adapted the visit to allow us to see as much as possible; we still went up to 3000m. A small downside regarding the price of the mandatory 4x4 transport, which was excessive for us, but this does not detract from the beauty of the visit 😊
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Penny_s
Jun 26, 2026
Amazing North side Etna summit hike - An annoying start that ended very well. Booked with Viator in January to do a south summit hike on 21 June and booked accommodation nearby. The day before the hike we received an message from the tour operator to say the south summit tour was not possible and we should get to meeting point at 8am on the North side for 8 am which was an hour and 15 mins away. We got up very early to be there on time. However on speaking to the guide on arrival and although we were the first to arrive the group already had 10 people so we had to join another group with a different company which wasn’t leaving until later! However this turned out to be a blessing in disguise! Not only was the North side less touristy and pristine, but we also got to ride in a very cool 4x4 bus accompanied by a great guide Vincenzo from AITNE who took us on the hike up to two craters. He was very knowledgeable and we felt very safe. We are used to hiking in mountains so this was not hugely challenging for us but it’s soft underfoot, like walking up a sand dune in places and some parts were quite steep and the air is thinner. It was great they provided good quality comfortable hiking boots and poles. Be warned, you need a reasonable level of fitness to do the hike. An inexperienced couple half our age were struggling and were encouraged thankfully to turn back, which they eventually did, with another guide. so the rest of us could do the full tour at a comfortable pace.
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B5139riariannat
Jun 3, 2026
Sunrise over the Valley of Bove. - Everything was taken care of in the smallest details🤩 Giovanni was an excellent guide who conveyed his passion for Etna and trekking, ranging from technical information to local curiosities. The second excursion at dawn over the Valley of Bove was something magical!
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Dalia
May 24, 2026
A wonderful experience! - A wonderful experience! I recommend it to anyone who wants to get to know Mother Etna!
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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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From $75
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).