Etna 2002 Craters Guided Trek

Guided north-side trek from Piano Provenzana to the 1923 and 2002 eruption craters through lava fields and volcanic trails.

Private Guide cost € 250 up to 5 participants

Route profile · 5 km | around 3 hours

Guide · Certified Etna volcanological guide

Difficulty · Easy to moderate

Private Guide cost € 250 up to 5 participants

Route profile

5 km | around 3 hours

Guide

Certified Etna volcanological guide

Difficulty

Easy to moderate

Tour overview Etna 2002 Craters Guided Trek

Starting from Piano Provenzana, this guided trek explores two key volcanic sectors on Etna north side: the 1923 and 2002 crater areas.

You walk across old lava fields and mountain terrain while your guide explains eruption history, crater formation, and local environmental recovery.

The experience is structured for participants in good condition who want a concrete volcanological route without summit-level difficulty.

Itinerary

Meet your volcanological guide

Meeting point at Piano Provenzana.

Briefing with hikers

Safety briefing and route details.

Trek to 1923 craters

Start trekking toward the 1923 eruption area.

Trek to 2002 craters

Reach the craters generated by the 2002 eruption.

Descent to Piano Provenzana

Fun descent along volcanic ash slopes and return.

Essential Information

What's Included

Etna trekking excursion to the 2002 craters
Etna volcanological guide
Languages spoken: Italian, English, or French

Not Included

Food and Drinks
Pickup at meeting point

What to Bring

Warm clothing
Hiking or sport shoes
Hat
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
1 liter of water per hiker
Bandana for dust and volcanic ash
Backpack
All items can be rented or bought on site

Items can be rented or purchased on site

Important Info

Hikers must be in excellent physical condition. The tour is prohibited for pregnant women and people with heart diseases, high or low blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, back or knee issues, altitude sickness, or other serious medical conditions.

The itinerary may be modified due to local restrictions, volcanic activity, weather conditions, or any factor that affects safety and feasibility.

Children older than 7 years can join this tour.

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