1 day
Durata
Easy
Difficoltà
Etna Sud
Location
4+
Età
Mar-Nov
Periodo

This tour will give you the chance to explore all the different elevations on Mount Etna, starting from the slopes up to the summit craters. During the climb you will see the changing landscape, beginning with the lower farmed slopes with typical dry stone walls and varying agriculture. Continuing up, we will walk through woodland areas that occasionally clear, revealing dark lava flows that carved a path straight through the vegetation.

Once we arrive at 2000 metres, we will get on the cable car that will take us to 2500m, followed by a 4×4 bus that will transport us to 3000 metres above sea-level. At this height, we will find the so-called lava desert where, due to the altitude, not a single species of plant manages to grow. We will head to the base of the constantly-active summit craters where you will be able to appreciate the breath-taking view of a large part of Sicily, and then we will visit the lateral craters formed in the important 2002 eruption. The tour will continue with a visit to another typical aspect of Mount Etna: the lava tunnels. With helmets and torches we will head into the bowels of the volcano and you’ll be able to see how and why lava caves are formed.

Half-day 8:30 to 14:00 approx.
Included:  nature guide AIGAE

 volcanological guide

 pick-up from your accommodation

 cable car and 4×4

 helmet and torch

 

All activities may be subject to variations in case of unfavorable weather conditions at the discretion of the guide. From 0 to 4 years old children do not pay and from 5 to 10 pay half. Discounts for groups. Contact us before booking for more information! If you still have any doubts, special request or want to customize your route use the form below or contact us by phone!

    Additional information

    PacchettoAll day, Half day
    1

    Departure

    Departure from your accommodation
    2

    cableway

    Ascent by cable car and 4×4 bus
    3

    Craters 2002

    Visit to the 2002 eruption craters at an altitude of 3000 meters
    4

    Cave

    Visit to the cave
    5

    Return

    Return and end of activities around 2.00 pm with drop-off (where applicable)

    Layered clothing according to the season

    Trekking shoes

    Rain jacket

    Sunscreen

    Bonnet

    etna excursion

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