Etna upper craters guided excursion from Taormina
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Enjoy a fun excursion to Mount Etna, the highest volcano in Europe and a UNESCO site since 2013. Leave Taormina with your tour leader on board a comfortable coach and reach the Etna station located at about 1.900 meters. After a technical stop, you'll ascend to the authorised crater areas at approximately 2,900 meters alongside licensed guides from the Italian Alpine Club (CAI), who will lead you on a soft trek.Weather permitting, you'll stop in a designated safety zone to observe the activity of the summit craters. Warm clothing and suitable shoes are recommended and can be rented on site. Access to Etna's authorised crater areas is always accompanied by guides from the CAI, who are responsible for visitors' safety and follow the decisions of the relevant authorities in response to changes in volcanic activity and permitted altitude.
Highlights
- You'll reach 1900 meters with a multilingual tour leader
- You'll explore the authorised area with an alpine guide
- You can admire the upper crater activity on Mount Etna
- 4x4 vehicles allow visitors to reach the highest altitude
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
8 hours
Available in English, Italian, German
What's included
- Roundtrip transportation
- Multilingual guide
- Trekking guide
- Pickup and drop-off from designated areas
- 4x4 tour
Not included
- Food and drinks
Where you'll meet
The departure point is the Bus Terminal in Via Pirandello (not the Greek theatre). From the Porta Messina arch, take Via Pirandello on the right and continue downhill for about 500 metres until you reach the terminal on your right. Please arrive at least 5 minutes before departure.
Operated by
SAT Group
Important information
Accessibility:
* High-altitude ascents are not suitable for people with heart disease, asthmatics, newborn babies and pregnant women
Remember to bring:
* Warm clothing and suitable shoes
* Alpine guides speak English and Italian
Location
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