Hike to 3000 meters with cable car and 4x4 jeep
Overview
Reach the top of the majestic volcano and admire a beautiful glimpse of the Ionian coast. Discover the most suggestive places of this active volcano, among ancient eruptive cones and immense expanses of lava, for an unforgettable experience immersed in nature and history.
The excursion will allow you to reach the summit area of Etna, at an altitude of about 3100 meters above sea level, in a unique landscape, almost lunar. The start will be from 1900 meters above sea level, with cable car and 4x4 jeep, from where we will continue on foot, for 5 km in total, with a volcanological Guide, to the Central Crater at 3345 meters above sea level. The itinerary also includes a visit to ancient eruptive cones and vast lava fields. Return to the starting point by cable car and 4x4 jeep.
What's Included
- Use of trekking equipment: boots, helmets, poles, windbreakers, socks
- Mountain and volcanological guide
- Cable car and 4x4 jeep round trip
Meeting Location
P.le Cantoniera
95030 Nicolosi CT, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travellers with respiratory problems
- Not recommended for travelers in poor physical shape
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Use of trekking equipment: boots, helmets, poles, windbreakers, socks.
- Mountain and volcanological guide.
- Cable car and 4x4 jeep round trip.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Hike to 3000 meters with cable car and 4x4 jeep is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- not recommended for travellers with respiratory problems
- Not recommended for travelers in poor physical shape
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hike to 3000 meters with cable car and 4×4 jeep will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Use of trekking equipment: boots, helmets, poles, windbreakers, socks
- Mountain and volcanological guide
- Cable car and 4x4 jeep round trip
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- not recommended for travellers with respiratory problems
- Not recommended for travelers in poor physical shape
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
