Etna Summit Craters: Trek to the Top of the Highest Active Volcano in Europe
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272 Ratings
Città metropolitana di Catania

Embark on a thrilling trek to the summit of Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. Experience the awe-inspiring power of nature as you listen to the mountain’s breath and witness the impressive Bocca Nuova crater.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mount Etna - The journey to the summit begins with a ride on a cable car and a 4 imes 4 minibus to the Torre del Filosofo area at 2900m. From there, a trek of approximately 1.5 hours uphill brings you to the brink of the central Crater, where you can gaze upon the Bocca Nuova (3250m), which emerged in 1968 and is likely the most magnificent of the…
What's Included
  • Price includes guide and equipment (trekking boots, jacket, felt hat, helmet).
  • Round-trip cable car and jeep up to 2900 meters not included in price.
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Embark on a trek to reach the summit of Europe’s highest active volcano and experience the vibrant energy of a living mountain. The journey begins with a cable car ride and continues with 4x4 minibuses, ascending to 2900 meters at Torre del Filosofo. From this point, a 1.5-hour uphill hike leads to the edge of the central crater, offering a view of the…

Location
La Terrazza Dell'Etna
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Coastal40667773054
Nov 25, 2025
Adventurous trip up Mount Etna! - Intensive, but beautiful walking tour accompanied by Vincenzo! Always felt very safe, with an eye for sufficient explanation about the volcano itself. Absolutely recommended.
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Nm3000
Nov 20, 2025
Wow excursion of the memorable Etna! - I loved the crater tour of Mount Etna from the northeast side with our guide Vincenzo. He was very professional and gave us explanations about the volcano in French and English throughout the excursion. I always felt safe during the activity. The guides spoke regularly with radios. Vincenzo monitored the pace of the group and made us take breaks during the climb. Moreover, we had a wonderful day! Wow, memorable! Our original booking with GYG was for the South Slope. I was contacted the day before the activity via Whatsapp to receive options/difficulties regarding the excursion and trail conditions. Recent volcanic activity having destroyed the southern trails, climbing the summit craters from this side was considered very difficult. We were able to make an informed choice, which we appreciated! I highly recommend this Etna excursion with Aitne/Vincenzo.
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P6088izvaleriel
Nov 20, 2025
Highly recommended tour! Definitely worth your money. - Great tour. Highly recommended. Super guide, very informative and competent. Good equipment and Orga. And Kristoffer finds out.
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U5420jomaximep
Nov 15, 2025
A unique moment - Many thanks to Massimo for this exceptional excursion. The visit was amazing. Our guide was great. A lot of explanation, humor, and kindness.
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Nicolasbf3481fg
Nov 13, 2025
Hiking on Mount Etna in November: magic colors - Amazing day of walking thanks to our guide "Vincent", passionate about volcanoes!!! Small group, impressive course, ready good shoes. Superb memory with the sun and the suffer!!!
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J
Nov 13, 2025
Very nice discovery! - I thank Massimo for his tact with the group and his ability to adapt to everyone, not everyone having the same level. He took care to include everyone so that everyone could achieve the ultimate goal of climbing to the top. Many thanks to him for his kindness and professionalism.
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880filipaf
Nov 10, 2025
Unforgettable Adventure on Etna’s Summit with Perfect Weather - I did the "Summit Craters from Etna Nord – 3350m" tour on the 5th on November 2025. We were very lucky with the weather, the sky was so blue and we had a very good visibility! The trip on the 4×4 to reach 2800 m made the tour even more exciting. Not only the 4×4 was shaking on our way, but also the landscape around was incredible! Our guide Vincenzo was very thoughtful with all the group, making sure everyone was feeling good and was safe! He also shared a lot of facts and curiosities about Etna in different spots, wich allowed us to take a rest and learn more about Etna and what we were seeing. Moreover, he also showed us a lot of pictures and videos from past explosions. Grazie Vincenzo! I recommend this tour to everyone that seeks to see a more raw and adventurous side of Etna. Bring good hiking boots, Windbreaker jacket, water and snaks and you will love it!
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S2617fnisabelleb
Nov 7, 2025
Paradise - Great experience. Everything was perfect!! An unforgettable moment on the craters. A huge thank you to Vicenzo our guide who gave us beautiful information with an English and French super well mastered. I highly recommend it.
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Roks519
Nov 5, 2025
Etna in October 2025 - There are agencies that take you where you want to go. And then there are agencies that turn the journey into an experience. Aitne Med is one of the latter.
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Alaincr7007jr
Oct 31, 2025
Nice, well adapted to our level, very interesting - Massimo was a top guide 🙏🏼 pro, nice, attentive, awesome! And it is very beautiful. Material made available top quality. Kindness of Welcoming at the base.
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From $82
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).