Hiking Tour on Mount Etna to Bocca Nuova Crater

About the Activity

What to Expect

Join us on a hiking tour on Mount Etna, with a visit to the 2002 lava flow channels. This unforgettable adventure is perfect for nature enthusiasts and thrill-seekers who crave the raw beauty of volcanic landscapes. Over the course of 4-5 hours, you will be guided through some of the most spectacular sights Mount Etna has to offer.

Your journey begins with a trek to the awe-inspiring Bocca Nuova crater, one of the most active and impressive craters on Mount Etna. Feel the excitement as you stand on the edge, peering into the heart of this colossal natural wonder. Next, we will descend into the mesmerizing lava flow channels from the 2002 eruption, where you can witness the power of nature up close and personal. The twisted, hardened lava paths provide a stark, yet beautiful contrast to the surrounding landscape.

The tour culminates with a visit to the serene Laghetto crater. This tranquil spot offers a moment of reflection amidst the raw, untamed beauty of Etna. Take in the stunning views, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and capture the memories with your camera. By the end of this tour, you will have experienced the very essence of Mount Etna, leaving you with stories to tell and memories to cherish for a lifetime.

Highlights

• Join us on a hiking tour on Mount Etna with a visit to the 2002 lava flow channels

• Trek to the awe-inspiring Bocca Nuova crater, one of the most active and impressive craters on Mount Etna

• Descend into the mesmerizing lava flow channels from the 2002 eruption

• Visit the serene Laghetto crater for stunning views and fresh mountain air

How to Get There

• Meeting place: at the designated meeting point

• Meeting time: 10 minutes before departure

• Free car parks at the meeting point

Itinerary

• Departure from Nicolosi

• Bocca Nuova crater

• Lava flow channel

• Belvedere of the Bove Valley

• Laghetto crater

• Return to Nicolosi

Requirements

• Minimum age: 8 years

• Not suitable for pregnant women, anxiety and hypertensions.

Included Services

• Hiking equipment (boots, socks, helmets)

• Volcanological guide

Additional Services

• Cableway

Good to know

• Not suitable for toddlers, pregnant women and the elderly

• Minimum age required is 8 years

• Not accessible to wheelchairs and strollers

• No pets allowed