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Mount Etna: Summit and Crater Trek from the Northern Side

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The climb to the Summit Craters is a unique life experience that has as its subject and location the North Side of Etna. In the town of Piano Provenzana, your guide will take a few minutes to go through a safety briefing.

Description

Then, the climb will take place with the use of special 4X4 vehicles (available for an extra fee) to lead you to an altitude of 2950 m. After taking some photos of the landscape, the trek will go towards the ancient and recent lava fields to reach the edge of the Summit Craters at an altitude of 3330 m. The climb continues across the entire Summi...

What's Included

  • * Professional English, French or Italian-speaking guide
  • * Hike up to Mount Etna and to the inner parts of the crater
  • * Trekking pole
  • * Rock helmet (free rental)
  • * Insurance
  • * Water, snacks, and packed lunch
  • * 4x4 ride (to be paid for separately on-site, costs €60)

Important informations

  • * This excursion is suitable for people with good physical training * The use of contact lenses is forbidden due to the presence of volcanic ashes spread by the wind Excursion schedules are subject to changes or interruptions at the discretion of the guide if weather conditions, environmental causes, or volcanic risks can present any source of danger. * Kids under 10 cannot join * This trek is not suitable for pregnant women who are past their third trimester. It is also not suitable for people with heart disease, asthma, and vertigo * Show your smartphone ticket at the Chiosco bar Mareneve di Ferraro (Etna nord-Piano Provenzana, Via Provenzana, 95015 Linguaglossa) * You need to pay an additional fee for the 4x4 ride that you need to take at the beginning of the excursion **You will meet the volcanological guide at 8:00 a.m. at the Etna Travel service ticket office.** **Things you need to bring:** * Extra T-shirt * Long trousers * Pullover and anorak (K-Way) * Trekking shoes * Backpack (10-20L) * Gloves and hat * Sunglasses * Sunscreen * Water, at least 1.5L * Snacks and a packed lunch
  • It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.

Care of Covid-19

Remember that with a pandemic, the documentation required may vary from place to place. Confirm what local authorities may require: proof of full vaccination, negative PCR test, and more. Find out what are the requirements of your destination and the location of the activity.


Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.

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