01/01 to 31/12 - Every day
Description
The excursion starts from an altitude of 1,923 mamsl (approximately 6,300 ft) at the “Funivia dell’Etna” departure station by validating the QRcode in your voucher.
On board a cable car* you reach the upper station at 2,500 mamsl (approximately 8,200 ft), alternatively in case of strong wind, the ascent will be carried out by 4x4 buses. At this altitude you find yourself in front of a unique panorama of its kind, you can admire the Summit craters of the volcano and the Ionian coast in a single glance.
On board the special 4x4 bus, you reach the maximum heights of the summit area allowed by the Authorities and, as required by the current law (at present fixed at 2,900 mamsl - approximately 9,500 ft), the ascent continues led by Alpine/Volcano guides.
The activity continues with a walk of about 20 minutes, accompanied by Alpine/ Volcanological guides. In conditions of full visibility, allows you to get lost in the view of a large part of eastern Sicily. In case of snow, the ascent will be carried out with special tracked vehicles (Snowcat).
This amazing experience will allow you to safely live a memorable adventure at a high altitude...on an Active volcano!
Recommended equipment
Comfortable and seasonal clothing; windbreaker
With departure from Catania
| Date |
Price |
| From 01/01 to 31/12 |
78.00 € : 11+
50.00 € : 5-11 years n.i. |
The price includes
Cablecar roundtrip ticket
4x4 ticket
Alpin/Volcano guide
The price does not include
Snowcat (to pay on-site in case of snow)
Pick-up form hotel
All that is not specified under “the cost includes”
Tour program (2,5 hours)
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1
Skip the line
Enter the ticket office and show your ticket
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2
Ascent by cablecar
From 1,923 to 2,500 mamsl of altitude aboard our next-generation cabin.
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3
Offroad bus
From 2,500 mamsl, the ascent on board special 4x4 bus continues up to the maximum permitted altitudes
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4
Volcano guide
Trekking with an authorized volcano guide
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5
Offroad bus
Return by special 4x4 bus to the cable car station at 2,500 mamsl
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6
Descent
From 2.500 meters, you return to 1.923 mamsl on board the cabin
