Enjoy the Lava Experience
Etna is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and its eruptions are often visible from more or less close positions. The Etna Guides, after a careful assessment of the volcanic risk, accompany hikers to visit the lava fields to live an unforgettable, highly adrenaline-filled experience. Given the variability of factors for carrying out this excursion, first of all the presence of an active eruption and therefore the place where the lava field develops, we therefore propose from time to time the best hiking activity to offer a fun experience and with more appropriate risk mitigation. If these conditions do not exist, even in the presence of spectacular activities, we may reserve the right not to organize guided tours.
IMPORTANT NOTES: The excursion may undergo variations depending on weather conditions or civil protection provisions at the sole discretion of the organization and/or guide. Due to the high altitude and the physical effort required, this excursion is absolutely NOT permitted for people with heart conditions or any other physical condition unsuitable for hiking. For people over 50, a preventive cardiological examination is recommended.
Included / Excluded
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what's included and what's not included in your tour package. Also look at the equipment checklist
- Official authorized Etna Guide (Mandatory)
- Helmet (Mandatory)
- Neck warmer ETNA - GIFT only with us!!!
- A voucher for a free etnean food tasting
- Rent shoes - Jackets - Hiking poles
- Packed lunch
- Any bus/cableway tickets
Tour Map
Our meeting point for the excursion is in Piano Provenzana - ETNA NORD turistic area (1800 mt a.s.l) at rent-souvenir house LA CAPANNETTA, close the chair lift.
Itinerary
The excursion to visit the lava front varies based on the type of eruption. The activity will be offered exclusively in case of low risk conditions. For this reason, a standard itinerary is not presented, but the best itinerary for each event will be proposed.
The itinerary for visiting the lava flow will be published here
ONLY WITH US
ETNA BANDANA as a Gift!
Only with Etna Summit Craters will you receive a beautiful and very useful gift at the meeting point. A multi-purpose "bandana" neck warmer and hair band that can be used to mitigate the breathing of volcanic gases during our excursions. The value of this bandana is €15 but by booking online on this website it is free for each participant!
*The image is illustrative only and the style of the bandana may be different
ToTo Know Before the visit
Our suggestions and terms to enjoy Etna
Etna is a big volcano, but also a very high mountain. Visitors need to know some important information before attempting the ascent to the summit craters
