Volcanological excursion of the wild and less touristy side of the Etna volcano

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Sicily, Italy

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Licensed Volcanological Guide
Trekking poles, trekking shoes, helmets, warm jacket, extra socks, extra backpack
Insurance in case of accidents
Entry/Admission to Mount Etna

windbreaker
Parking ticket (€5 for the entire day on weekdays and €8 on Sundays and public holidays.)
(50€ per person to be paid on the spot) for vehicles 4x4 from 1800m. at 2800m. from 2800m. at 2500m.
Transport service from your accommodation

CHIOSCO BAR MARENEVE DI FERRARO
Etna nord-Piano Provenzana, Via Provenzana, 95015 Linguaglossa CT, Italy
The meeting point is located in the parking lot near the active chairlift at Eta Nord in winter. The bar is the second house of the 4 present in the parking lot. Please note that our meeting point is the "Chiosco Bar Mareneve" not the "Chiosco Bar Etna Nord".

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Piano Provenzana

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Itinerario Crateri Sommitali

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Mount Etna

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Piano Provenzana

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This type of itinerary, in relation to the type, is suited to people in good physical health, not suffering from particular disease (it is strongly discouraged to those who suffer from cardio-vascular problems, breathing problems or hypertension).

The route consists of the ascent and the walking along the crater edges, this may cause dizziness to susceptible individuals.
The excursion requires a good preparation on a physical level. Because of it results to be a high height path, it would be easy to experience symptoms of fatigue.
Trekking is not recommended for those who does not do physical activity regularly.
For the success of the excursion and for its correct carrying out, it’s good to know perfectly your health conditions and, if necessary, let the Guides know about them, in order to reduce the occurrence of any problem and to avoid any risks.
It is required also to be careful, since it is volcanic soil, often inconsistent and unstable.
The route is also suited for children over 6 years old.
We recommend not to use contact lens, because of the exhaled volcanic gases and of ash. This last one could easily cause problems, if pushed.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers