Etna Morning or Sunset - Trek & Lava Tunnel with Gear

4.9 (153 reviews) Sicily, Italy
Duration5h - 6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Surrounded by a landscape, sometimes lunar, we will try to get to know and explore Etna, a World Heritage Site, famous for its beauty and uniqueness.

We will cross: Deserts of Black Sand; Ancient and recent lava flows; Old craters and lava tubes.

Difficulty: Easy
Maximum altitude: about 2100 m;
Duration of the trek: about 1.5 / 2 hours;
Height difference: about 100 m.

In the event of adverse weather conditions or real security risks, the route can be changed!!

Other things to keep in mind: The duration of the experience is indicative. Unpredictable situations could cause the experience to end later than expected.

It is always better not to make the day of the experience coincide with the date of your flight, if the scheduled time is too close to your departure/arrival.

It is important to wear hiking shoes or that you are not afraid to get dirty.

What's included

  • Trekking shoes (upon request and size availability)
  • Private transportation
  • Helmets - Torches - Trekking Poles - Windbreakers
  • Dinner
  • Bottled water

What to expect

  1. Catania
    1h
    Pickup from Catania city center (Piazza Borsellino 13-15, Catania)
  2. Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna
    2h · Admission ticket included
    They are two pyroclastic cones formed north of Nicolosi, at an altitude of about 1,900 m, on the slopes of the Etna volcano. Their formation dates back to the eruption of 1892: this began on 9 July with the formation of a radial fracture, and therefore of a boutonniere of five craters, between 2025 and 1800 m, on the southern slope of the flanks of the volcano. It lasted 173 days and covered about 7 kilometres, until it touched the Monti Rossi on the eastern side, stopping just above Nicolosi, at an altitude of 970 m a.s.l.
  3. 20m
    This cavity is probably an outflow gallery of the Monpeloso eruptive apparatus formed in 252-253 AD. It consists of a 55 m long gallery with a characteristic pointed arch vault.
  4. Catania
    1h
    Return to Catania in piazza Borsellino

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The appointment is in front of the McDonald's in piazza Borsellino.

End point

The appointment is in front of the McDonald's in piazza Borsellino.

Additional information

  • 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
  • Not recommended for travelers with respiratory ailments

Cancellation policy

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

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