Catania: Etna Morning Tour, Lava Cave by Jeep & Van

Duration5h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesPortuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 32 travelers

Overview

After meeting your guide, you’ll board a comfortable air‑conditioned Jeep or van and begin an unforgettable journey to Mount Etna, climbing to about 2,000 meters. Along the way, your expert guide will reveal the secrets, legends, and powerful history of Europe’s most active volcano. Far from the crowded tourist spots, you’ll follow scenic trails, surrounded by unique flora and fauna, crossing ancient lava fields and monumental flows that have reshaped villages, roads, and landscapes. Equipped with helmets and torches, you’ll explore fascinating volcanic features such as Hornitos and lava flow caves, before reaching a stunning viewpoint overlooking the surreal lava desert of the Valle del Bove. To complete the experience, you’ll savor authentic local products from the Zafferana Etnea area, for a perfect taste of Sicily’s volcanic soul.

What's included

Flashlight
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Car seat (infant 0-2 age rate only)
Multilingual tour guide
Helmet
Trekking shoes (upon request)
Transportation from the meeting point in Jeep/Van an air-conditioned vehicle
Tastings of local products

Anything not specified under "inclusions

What to expect

3h

The excursion will start discovering old basalt lava flows, volcanic caves, secular woods and it will continue with the tastes and smell of Sicily. You will visit an area of ancient explosive activity, Hornitos, a half-volcano and a state shelter.The lunar landscape of “Bove Valley” and the black ash’s desert will make your excursion a gorgeous day. Finally a tasting of honey, wines and typical Sicilian product
30m

located at 1,910 metres above sea level on the southern side of Etna, in the municipality of Nicolosi (CT).
Valle Del Bove
10m

The Valle del Bove is a large basin located on the eastern side of the volcanic edifice of Etna, within the protected area of the Etna Park, in the territory of the municipality of Zafferana Etnea (CT
10m

"In Zafferana the air is good for the lips, it smells of fresh baked bread, of broom. And from up there, from the three thousand meters of Etna, Sicily is a three-pointed star in the upside-down sky of its ancient sea."
15m · Admission ticket included

Facoltativa
15m · Admission ticket included

Facoltativa
15m · Admission ticket included

Facoltativa

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Geographic coordinates 37.503780364990234,15.09548282623291
We will meet at P.za dei Martiri, 19 - Right in front of the Kilogrammo restaurant
We have our white flag with our logo (red colour).
IMPORTANT Customers must arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.

End point

Geographic coordinates 37.503780364990234,15.09548282623291
We will meet at P.za dei Martiri, 19 - Right in front of the Kilogrammo restaurant
We have our white flag with our logo (red colour).
IMPORTANT Customers must arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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