Ticket / QR code would not appear or work after purchase at hotel or ticket counter. Had to rebook on the spot for the experience. La Vacanza Travel would not issue any type of refund. Experience on site was wonderful. Just would recommend booking directly through Funivia dell'Etna.
This is more of an FYI about the times shown as available because it is a bit misleading. I was really excited about doing this activity but contacted the operator to ensure we would be able to since we wouldn't arrive in Catania until 1pm. I had booked it because it was an open ticket and opening hours are 8:30-4. I was told we would have to be there by 2 and that the commute from the airport to Mt. Etna was approximately an hour, so we likely wouldn't be able to do the tour that day. Unfortunately, that's our only day in Catania, so I canceled. Bummed.
Great experience & what a thrill! Fun winding drive up to base, then gondola up, & then heavy duty bus ride up even further! (Glad we did the bus, as hiking would've taken awhile...) Exciting 40 minute hike last of the way to a crater rim! Awesome info & help from our guide Marco. Tix about $260 overall for 3 of us, & worth every penny.
Small eruption when at top, views wonderful, cable car not operating. Eat first as you’ll get hungry.
wonderful experience with first rate guide. Francesco was outstanding - informative and great sense of humor.