Mount Etna Excursion at Maximum Altitude Departure from Catania
Overview
Our tour of Mount Etna takes you to the maximum altitude allowed, up to 3000-3400 meters, for an authentic experience away from the most tourist routes. With a 4-5 hour trek, you will walk over active craters, closely observing the fumaroles and degassing of the volcano top. We will reach an altitude of 2500 meters with the cable car (ticket to be paid separately on site), and then continue on foot between lunar landscapes and breathtaking views of Sicily.
The route also includes a visit to a lava flow cave, a unique opportunity to discover the underground formations shaped by eruptions. Groups limited to 10 people, equipment provided and a perfect experience for true hiking enthusiasts. An intense adventure, reserved for those who want to experience Etna in its wildest and most spectacular essence.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Hiking poles, hiking jackets and shoes, helmets, backpack
- Lunch
- Anything not reported as included
- Cable car ticket to buy on site (50€)
Meeting Location
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
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Private transportation.
- Hiking poles, hiking jackets and shoes, helmets, backpack.
- Lunch.
- Anything not reported as included.
- Cable car ticket to buy on site (50€).
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 6..
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 Mount Etna Excursion at Maximum Altitude Departure from Catania is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mount Etna Excursion at Maximum Altitude Departure from Catania 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
- Private transportation
- Hiking poles, hiking jackets and shoes, helmets, backpack
- Lunch
- Anything not reported as included
- Cable car ticket to buy on site (50€)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
