Etna North Summit Trek | 3,380 m | 4x4 & Hiking
Overview
Departures begin from Piano Provenzana on Etna’s wild, less-touristic north slope, where group sizes are smaller for a more intimate experience. Off-road vehicles follow a panoramic track across ancient craters and recent lava flows up to 2,825 m. From there, a 500 m uphill hike winds through volcanic bombs and scoria to the Central Crater at 3,380 m. At the summit, admire the immense, unique volcanic landscape and the sweeping views from the “roof of Sicily” (visibility varies with weather and volcanic activity). The descent retraces the route, ending with an easy walk down soft scoria channels back to 2,825 m, where 4×4 vehicles return you to Piano Provenzana.
What's Included
- Accident insurance
- Protective helmets
- Trekking shoes, trekking poles, socks, protective helmets, backpack, jackets
- Authorized Volcanological Guide
- Lunch
- Off road vehicle (from 1800mt to 2825mt round trip): 60 Euro per person to be paid on the spot
- K-way (rain jacket), hat and gloves (during autumn, winter and spring)
- Parking ticket (€5 for the entire day on weekdays and €8 on Sundays and public holidays.)
- Transport service from your accomodation
Meeting Location
Etna nord-Piano Provenzana
Via Provenzana, 95015 Linguaglossa 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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Piano Provenzana
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Itinerario Crateri Sommitali
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Mount Etna
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Piano Provenzana
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- For the success of the excursion and for its correct carrying out, it’s good to know perfectly your health conditions and, if necessary, let the Guides know about them, in order to reduce the occurrence of any problem and to avoid any risks.
- We recommend not to use contact lenses, because of the exhaled volcanic gases and of ash. This last one could easily cause problems, if pushed.
- This type of itinerary, in relation to the type, is suited to people in good physical health, not suffering from particular disease (it is strongly discouraged to those who suffer from cardio-vascular problems, breathing problems or hypertension).
- The excursion is not suited for children under 12 years old
- The excursion will be carried out according to the limits laid down by the ordinance in force.
- The excursion could be subjected to variations at the discretion of the Guides, or it could be interrupted in case of changes of the environmental, climatic or volcanic conditions, so as to undermine the safety of the entire group.
- It is required also to be careful, since it is volcanic soil, often inconsistent and unstable.
- The excursion requires a good preparation on a physical level. Because of it results to be a high height path, it would be easy to experience symptoms of fatigue.
- Trekking is not recommended for those who does not do physical activity regularly.
- 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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Activity code: C-167552P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters 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.
- Accident insurance.
- Protective helmets.
- Trekking shoes, trekking poles, socks, protective helmets, backpack, jackets.
- Authorized Volcanological Guide.
- Lunch.
- Off road vehicle (from 1800mt to 2825mt round trip): 60 Euro per person to be paid on the spot.
- K-way (rain jacket), hat and gloves (during autumn, winter and spring).
- Parking ticket (€5 for the entire day on weekdays and €8 on Sundays and public holidays.).
- Transport service from your accomodation.
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 13. 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 Etna North Summit Trek | 3,380 m | 4x4 & Hiking is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- For the success of the excursion and for its correct carrying out, it’s good to know perfectly your health conditions and, if necessary, let the Guides know about them, in order to reduce the occurrence of any problem and to avoid any risks.
- We recommend not to use contact lenses, because of the exhaled volcanic gases and of ash. This last one could easily cause problems, if pushed.
- This type of itinerary, in relation to the type, is suited to people in good physical health, not suffering from particular disease (it is strongly discouraged to those who suffer from cardio-vascular problems, breathing problems or hypertension).
- The excursion is not suited for children under 12 years old
- The excursion will be carried out according to the limits laid down by the ordinance in force.
- The excursion could be subjected to variations at the discretion of the Guides, or it could be interrupted in case of changes of the environmental, climatic or volcanic conditions, so as to undermine the safety of the entire group.
- It is required also to be careful, since it is volcanic soil, often inconsistent and unstable.
- The excursion requires a good preparation on a physical level. Because of it results to be a high height path, it would be easy to experience symptoms of fatigue.
- Trekking is not recommended for those who does not do physical activity regularly.
- 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 Etna North Summit Trek | 3,380 m | 4x4 & Hiking will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. 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
- Accident insurance
- Protective helmets
- Trekking shoes, trekking poles, socks, protective helmets, backpack, jackets
- Authorized Volcanological Guide
- Lunch
- Off road vehicle (from 1800mt to 2825mt round trip): 60 Euro per person to be paid on the spot
- K-way (rain jacket), hat and gloves (during autumn, winter and spring)
- Parking ticket (€5 for the entire day on weekdays and €8 on Sundays and public holidays.)
- Transport service from your accomodation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- For the success of the excursion and for its correct carrying out, it’s good to know perfectly your health conditions and, if necessary, let the Guides know about them, in order to reduce the occurrence of any problem and to avoid any risks.
- We recommend not to use contact lenses, because of the exhaled volcanic gases and of ash. This last one could easily cause problems, if pushed.
- This type of itinerary, in relation to the type, is suited to people in good physical health, not suffering from particular disease (it is strongly discouraged to those who suffer from cardio-vascular problems, breathing problems or hypertension).
- The excursion is not suited for children under 12 years old
- The excursion will be carried out according to the limits laid down by the ordinance in force.
- The excursion could be subjected to variations at the discretion of the Guides, or it could be interrupted in case of changes of the environmental, climatic or volcanic conditions, so as to undermine the safety of the entire group.
- It is required also to be careful, since it is volcanic soil, often inconsistent and unstable.
- The excursion requires a good preparation on a physical level. Because of it results to be a high height path, it would be easy to experience symptoms of fatigue.
- Trekking is not recommended for those who does not do physical activity regularly.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
