Etna Summit Craters Hike to 3,300 m
High-altitude guided Etna summit program with 4x4 ascent from Piano Provenzana and crater-area trekking up to about 3300 m.
Private guide
Up to 6 people
Price
€ 500 per group + € 50 per person for the 4x4
Route profile
6 km | around 5 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Tour overview Etna Summit Craters Hike to 3,300 m
Guided trek to Mount Etna's summit crater area at up to 3,300 metres: about 5 hours, meeting point at Piano Provenzana (1,800 m), 4x4 ascent to 2,900 m, then hiking with certified alpine and volcanological guides up to the highest altitude permitted by the ordinances in force on the day — the summit area can only be visited with an authorized guide. €500 per group of up to 6 people, plus €50 per person for the 4x4; good physical condition required, minimum age 12. Book online, instant confirmation.
The route requires solid fitness and follows certified-guide management from start to return, including operational checks on weather and volcanic status.
It is one of the most complete Etna mountain experiences for visitors aiming to reach the upper volcano environment with structured safety support.
Itinerary
Meet your certified volcanological guide
Meeting point at Piano Provenzana (1,800 m).
4x4 ascent
Ride a 4x4 vehicle from 1,800 to 2,900 meters.
Start the guided hike
Begin trekking toward the summit craters.
Reach the active crater edge
Arrive at about 3,300 meters at the edge of the active craters.
Descent on foot
Descend on foot back to 2,900 meters.
Picnic break
Short break before the return transfer.
Return by 4x4
4x4 return and end of the Mount Etna Summit Craters tour.
Essential Information
What's Included
- Private alpine or volcanological Etna guide for your group (up to 6 people)
- Trek to Etna Summit Craters
- Speaking Guide in English, French and Italian
- Helmets
Not Included
- 4x4 round trip from 1,800 to 2,900 m (€ 50 per person, paid on site)
- Hiking boots and warm jackets — required equipment, not included; rental available on site
- Meals and personal expenses
- Any extra services not listed in Includes
What to Bring
- Warm clothing
- Hiking boots
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Food and drinks
- Bandana for dust and volcanic gases
- Long pants
- Backpacks
- Gloves
Items can be rented or purchased on site
Meeting point and time
- Piano Provenzana (1,800 m), on Etna's north side: you meet your guide here and the 4x4 leaves from here.
- Open Piano Provenzana on Google Maps
- We agree the starting time with you when we confirm the date.
When it runs
- All year round.
- In winter the mountain changes: snow on the route, winter gear when it is needed (it can be rented or bought on site) and a maximum altitude that can be lower.
Important Info
Participants to Mount Etna Summit Craters tour must be in excellent physical condition. This tour is strictly prohibited for pregnant women and individuals with heart conditions, high or low blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, back or knee issues, altitude-related problems, or any serious medical condition.
The itinerary is subject to change based on local restrictions, volcanic activity, weather conditions, or any other factors that could impact the safety or feasibility of the hike.
Only children aged 12 and above are permitted to join this tour.
Etna summit craters prices
| Private certified guide (up to 6 people) | €500 per group |
| 4x4 round trip 1,800–2,900 m, paid on site | €50 per person |
You pay the full amount online when you book, on SumUp's secure pages, and the date is confirmed straight away. On site you only pay the 4x4 round trip, €50 per person. Compare all excursions on the Etna tour prices page.
Booking, payment and cancellation
- How to book
- Pick a date on the calendar of the excursion you want, enter how many you are and pay online: the booking is confirmed straight away. Even for tomorrow, if we are free.
- When you pay
- You pay the full amount online when you book, on SumUp's secure pages. On site you only pay the extras, where the excursion has them: €50 per person for the 4x4 on the summit craters trek, €82 per person for cable car and 4x4 tickets on the Etna 3000 tour.
- If you cancel
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before (100% refund), 50% refund up to 2 days before. Free date change subject to availability; if we cancel for weather or safety reasons, full refund or a free new date.
- If we cancel
- If the excursion cannot run because of weather, volcanic activity or safety, you choose: a new date or a full refund.
Quick FAQ for this tour
Can this trek be done all year round?
Yes. In winter the route is snow-covered: you need boots and winter gear, which can be rented or bought on site, and the maximum altitude can be lower, depending on the ordinances in force that day.
Who can join the summit craters trek?
From 12 years old, in good physical condition: about 5 hours at high altitude, with a 4x4 ascent and trekking in the crater area. It is not suitable during pregnancy or with heart, blood pressure, respiratory, knee, back or altitude conditions.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If the excursion cannot run because of weather, volcanic activity or safety, you choose: a new date or a full refund. If you cancel, you get a 100% refund up to 7 days before and 50% up to 48 hours before; a date change is free, subject to availability.
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