2002 Crater Excursion - Northern Etna

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The tour to the craters of 2002 is one of the most sought after destinations and chosen by tourists on the northern side of Etna, far from the large mass of visitors. This tour allows you to savor the authenticity of the Etna volcanic environment in total tranquility. Our guests accompanied by guides will be accompanied on a visit to the remains of the tourist infrastructures destroyed by the lava flows of the great eruption of 2002, through woods, lunar landscapes and finally on the edges of explosive craters, all in a path of just over 4.5 km roundtrip. Possibility to rent boots + jacket on site. Program: Meeting scheduled at Piano Provenzana (Etna Nord) at 9:45 am. Departure from Piano Provenzana at an altitude of 1800 meters at 10:00. Initial briefing. Beginning of the trek. Visit to the eruptive fractures up to a maximum altitude of 2100 meters. Trekking descent to the starting point. Total duration: 3h Difficulty: T (Tourist). Also suitable for children used to walking

Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Trekking is not recommended for those who usually do little motor activity.
Without adequate shoes you are not covered by accident insurance.
Trekking does not require large preparations on a physical level, it is easy and absent of particularly difficult passages, however attention must be paid when treating volcanic soil, which is often incoherent and unstable.
The total duration of the trek will depend on the gait.
The route foresees the ascent and the passage along the crater edges, this could cause problems of vertigo to the sensitive subjects.
This itinerary, in relation to the type, is suitable for people in a state of good physical health, who do not suffer from particular pathologies (cardio vascular, respiratory or hypertension).
The excursion may be changed at the discretion of the Guides or be interrupted should the environmental, atmospheric or volcanic conditions change, such as to compromise the safety of the entire group.
To ensure the success of the excursion and the correct performance of the activity, it is good practice to know your health conditions perfectly and to have them present at the Guide, to reduce the occurrence of any problems and avoid risks.

Accident insurance
Volcanological guide authorized in accordance with the law

Bottled water
Trekking shoes (to be rented on site at authorized rentals at a cost of € 5 per pair)
Hat and gloves (especially in winter, spring and autumn)
Parking ticket (€ 3 for the whole day)
Snowshoe rental (winter period) at a cost of €15 per person to be paid on the spot (in winter)
Trekking poles
Pickup service from your accommodation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.