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A group of hikers on a snowy mountain with a dark cloud above. 1
A person standing on a snow-covered peak with clouds below. 2
A snow-covered mountain with a visible lava flow. 3
Two hikers on a snow-covered mountain trail with rocky terrain and a clear blue sky. 4
Two people hiking on a snowy mountain with a clear sky. 5
By Ashàra Etna & Stromboli Guides

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿3,450 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Climb up the highest active volcano in Europe with volcano guides
    • Soak in once-in-a-lifetime views of the volcano's awe-inspiring craters
    • Trek across snowy landscapes and admire the beauty of mother nature
    • Ride the cable car up and learn about the eruption that happened in 2001
    • Take advantage of high-quality gear, such as boots and crampons

Activity location

    • Catania
    • Catania, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, 95030 Nicolosi CT, Italy | Meeting point at the Ashàra's info point located at Rifugio Sapienza (Etna South) close to the Terrazza dell'Etna restaurant
    • Belpasso, Sicilia, Italy

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Etna South: High Altitude Winter Trek with an Alpine Guide

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
฿3,450.30 x 1 Adult฿3,450.30
Total
Price is ฿3,450.30
Until Mon, 14 Sep
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Volcanological or alpine guide
  • Inclusions
    Hiking boots
  • Inclusions
    Helmet
  • Inclusions
    Walking sticks
  • Inclusions
    Necessary snow equipment
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Cable car tickets (€54 per person to be paid on the spot)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Luggage or large bags, Open-toed shoes, Pets, Shorts, Sleeveless shirts
    • Not suitable for: Children under 10 years, People with back problems, People with epilepsy, People with heart problems, People with high blood pressure, People with mobility impairments, People with respiratory issues, People with vertigo, People without experience, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • This excursion of remarkable beauty is guided by authorised alpine/volcanological guides.
    The groups are very small to make the excursion safe and intimate.
    Experience Mount Etna's winter landscape on a hiking tour for experienced hikers. Ride a cable car and will climb up to about 3,000 metres of altitude.

    Departing from Ashàra info point located in Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, take a cable car up to an altitude of 2,500 metres. From there, start the trek to about 3,000 metres. The presence of ice and snow makes this excursion an activity a fun challenge for experienced hikers.
    Walk through long stretches of snow and visit the cone from the eruption of 2001, the Valle del Bove, and the Barbagallo craters.
    Admire the summit crater of Etna from a safe distance before starting the trek back. If the snow conditions allow, visit a lava channel before arriving at the upper station of the cable car that you'll ride back.

Location

Activity location

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    • Catania
    • Catania, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, 95030 Nicolosi CT, Italy | Meeting point at the Ashàra's info point located at Rifugio Sapienza (Etna South) close to the Terrazza dell'Etna restaurant
    • Belpasso, Sicilia, Italy