Etna Cable Car 3000 Private Tour

Private high-altitude Etna tour with cable car + 4x4 access and guided trekking up to 3000 meters with a certified volcanological guide.

Private volcanological guide · Small groups up to 4 people

Total cost · € 250 + € 80 per person for cable car and 4x4

Route profile · 2 km | about 3 hours on volcano terrain

Difficulty · Easy to moderate

Private volcanological guide

Small groups up to 4 people

Total cost

€ 250 + € 80 per person for cable car and 4x4

Route profile

2 km | about 3 hours on volcano terrain

Difficulty

Easy to moderate

Tour overview Etna Cable Car 3000 Private Tour

This private Etna experience is designed for travelers who want high-altitude access with clear logistics and a certified volcanological guide.

From Rifugio Sapienza, cable car and 4x4 transport reduce ascent time, then the route continues on foot in the upper volcanic zone toward 3000 meters.

Throughout the excursion, your guide explains crater morphology and recent Etna dynamics while adapting pace and route choices to real weather and volcanic conditions.

Itinerary

Meet your volcanological guide

Briefing and conditions check at the cable car station (Rifugio Sapienza).

Cable car + 4x4 ascent

From 1800 m to about 2500 m. Ticket is extra (€ 80 per person round trip, paid on site).

Guided high-altitude hike

Begin trekking toward the upper volcanic area and approach 3000 m.

Active volcanic landscape stop

Observe craters and recent volcanic formations from the safest accessible points.

Descent on foot

Return with the guide to the 4x4 pick-up area following the safest available line.

4x4 + cable car return

Descend back to Rifugio Sapienza and end of the excursion.

Essential Information

What's Included

Private volcanological guide for your group
Guided hike in the upper Etna area up to about 3000 m
Safety briefing and route selection based on real conditions
Helmet use when required by route conditions

Not Included

Cable car + 4x4 ticket (extra, paid on site: € 80 per person round trip)
Personal trekking equipment and clothing
Food, drinks, and optional rentals

What to Bring

Warm clothing
Hiking shoes with good grip
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
At least 1.5 L of water and light snacks
Windproof jacket and small backpack

Items can be rented or purchased on site

Important Info

A good level of physical fitness is required. This tour is not suitable for pregnancy or for participants with major heart, blood pressure, respiratory, knee, back, or altitude-related conditions.

Route and timing can change at any time due to volcanic activity, weather, or official restrictions. The guide confirms the final plan on the tour day.