Mt. Etna Trek: Explore the Highest Permitted Peaks – Tickets Inc.
Overview
Enjoy an exciting experience as you climb to the top of the Europe’s highest active volcano on foot! With the help of included mechanized transport systems, you’ll reach breathtaking heights and enjoy stunning views of Sicily’s eastern coast, all while surrounded by a dramatic lunar landscape.
Your journey will be guided by expert Alpine or Volcano guides, ensuring a safe and unforgettable experience!
What's Included
- Tickets for Cablecar & 4x4 bus
- Helmet
- Trekking sticks
- Choose the option "From Catania" to benefit from tranfer from Catania downtown
- Insurance
- Lunch
Meeting Location
Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza
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
Experience an exhilarating trek to the top craters of Mount Etna, one of Europe's most famous and active volcanoes!
Take a scenic cable car ride—or a thrilling combo of cable car and 4x4 bus (for the 3300m option)—to reach higher altitudes and the starting point of your adventure. The cable car offers breathtaking views, while the off-road vehicle takes you across rugged terrain, bringing you even closer to the summit.
Guided by an expert Alpine guide, you’ll ascend to the highest permitted altitudes, immersing yourself in the raw beauty of this volcanic giant. The descent on foot leads you back to 2,500m a.s.l., where the cableway awaits to return you to the meeting point.
For this tour, it's recommended to be a regular walker, as the difficulty level is moderate.
For safety reasons, the guide may modify, interrupt or cancel the experience at any time, including without prior notice, whenever weather, volcanic activity or other conditions make it necessary.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-19933P40
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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.
- Tickets for Cablecar & 4x4 bus.
- helmet.
- Trekking sticks.
- Choose the option "From Catania" to benefit from tranfer from Catania downtown.
- Insurance.
- Lunch.
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 10. 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 Mt. Etna Trek: Explore the Highest Permitted Peaks – Tickets Inc. is as follows:
- 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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mt. Etna Trek: Explore the Highest Permitted Peaks – Tickets Inc. 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
- Tickets for Cablecar & 4x4 bus
- Helmet
- Trekking sticks
- Choose the option "From Catania" to benefit from tranfer from Catania downtown
- Insurance
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
