1,800 m2002 Craters
The craters of Etna North's last great eruption
A 3-hour trek through pine woods, lava flows and the four extinct craters of the 2002 eruption on Etna's northern slope.
- Duration
- ≈ 3 hours
- Difficulty
- Price
- 35 €
Volcanological guides · Etna North
Guided tours with certified volcanological guides, from Piano Provenzana to Etna's summit craters.
Forest · Piano Provenzana · 1.800 m a.s.l.
It starts at Piano Provenzana
The Etna North square, 1,800 metres, among pine woods and Etna birches. Here you meet the guide, check your gear, and the trail begins.
2002 lava · End of the green
Where the green ends
Here the landscape changes with every step. The forest stops abruptly: the 2002 eruption rewrote this slope and the black ground takes over.
2002 lava · 2,000 m a.s.l.
2002. The mountain rewrote this slope.
Extinct cones, lava channels, pines that survived the flow. Here the northern slope's most recent eruption is crossed on foot, and the volcano's scale is measured in steps.
The higher you climb, the further the world falls behind.
Ash desert · High altitude
The air gets thinner and ash takes the place of everything. On the horizon, the coast.
Summit craters · 2,800+ m a.s.l.
The summit craters
The realm of the fumaroles. The highest point of the journey, where the volcano breathes and, on clear days, you can see the Ionian coast and the Aeolian Islands.
The tours
How far do you want to go?
You've crossed the forest, the 2002 lava and the ash desert. Now choose your altitude: three guided tours, three ways to meet the volcano.
1,800 m
1,800 mLava Flow Trek
Incandescent lava at sunset and after dark
A golden-hour ascent to 2,300 m above the Valle del Bove to watch the lava flow at sunset, descending by night with headlamps.
- Duration
- ≈ 5 hours
- Difficulty
- Price
- 60 €
2,800 mSummit Craters
The top of Europe's highest active volcano
A 4x4 bus ride up to 2,800 m followed by a guided trek towards Etna's summit craters with a certified volcanological guide.
- Duration
- ≈ 5 hours
- Difficulty
- Price
- 120 €
Who guides you
Certified volcanological guides
Volcanological guides are, together with alpine guides, the only professionals authorised and certified by law to lead groups on Italian volcanoes.
The Regional College of Alpine and Volcanological Guides of Sicily is the public body overseeing guide training, certification and professional standards.
Quick comparison
Choose the right route for you
Duration, difficulty and price at a glance. Unsure? Message us on WhatsApp and the guide will suggest the right route.
| Tours | Duration | Difficulty | Departure | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Craters | ≈ 5 hours | 8:30 am | 120 € | |
| Lava Flow Trek | ≈ 5 hours | 4:00 pm | 60 € | |
| 2002 Craters | ≈ 3 hours | 9:30 am | 35 € |
Safety
The mountain decides, the guide translates
Weather and volcanic activity may change, postpone or cancel a tour: if that happens we refund or reschedule. Some medical conditions and pregnancy beyond two months do not allow participation.
Read safety & preparation →How can I book a tour?
You can book by messaging us on WhatsApp at +39 375 621 9075. We reply every day from 9am to 7pm.
Which payment methods do you accept?
Card or cash. Payment happens on the morning of the tour, at the meeting point.
What happens in case of bad weather or adverse conditions?
If a tour is cancelled due to weather or a change in volcanic risk, you choose: a full refund or a new date.
Will we be accompanied by certified guides?
Yes. All our tours are led by volcanological guides — together with alpine guides, the only professionals authorised by law to lead groups on Italian volcanoes.
Book your adventure on the world's most active volcano
Message us on WhatsApp: we reply every day from 9am to 7pm. Payment happens on the morning of the tour, by card or cash.
Piano Provenzana, Etna Nord — Linguaglossa (CT) · +39 375 621 9075 · Monday–Sunday, 9am–7pm