Sunset Etna North qt 3000 mt and Craters 2002 Bus 4x4 Easy Trek

Duration3h

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LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French

Group sizeUp to 34 travelers

Overview

The excursion starts from Etna Nord - tourist station of Piano Provenzana qt. 1,800 meters and continues along the scenic road that, between ancient craters and recent lava flows, will allow us to reach qt. First to the ruins of the hotel "Le Betulle", the only structure visible among those destroyed by the lava flow of 2002. Next stage an easy trek to the characteristic button craters of the eruption of 27 October 2002. From qt. 2,050 mt. about it will be possible to see the lava flow that destroyed Piano Provenzana. Return to the vehicles, stop at qt. 2.380 mt. to the large extinct craters "Umberto and Margherita" for a short trek. Next step arrival by 4x4 bus to the Volcanological Observatory, from here short trek to the top of the promontory of Pizzi Deneri qt. 3,000 meters. where, in absolute safety, we will be dominated by the Summit Craters. From the volcanological observatory you will wait for sunset and then return to Piano Provenzana.

What's included

Transport in the latest generation 4x4 bus
Mountain Guide - Volcanological

Everything not provided in "Include"
Jacket and closed shoes
Snacks
Soda/Pop

What to expect

Mount Etna
2h · Admission ticket included

Departures scheduled every day from Piano Provenzana, north side of Etna, with special 4×4 off-road vehicles of the latest generation, environmental class euro 5 and euro 6 regularly authorized by the Etna Park Authority.
The excursion to the summit area, assisted by mountain or volcanological guides authorized by law, starts at an altitude of 1,800 meters (Piano Provenzana) and continues along the scenic road that, among ancient craters and recent lava flows, will allow us to reach an altitude of about 3,000 meters.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

How to reach us by car
A18 direction MESSINA-CATANIA or CATANIA-MESSINA, exit at Fiumefreddo, take the SS 120 direction Linguaglossa. Once in Linguaglossa take the provincial road Mareneve and follow it until you get to the ticket office of Piano Provenzana, Etna Nord.

End point

How to reach us by car
A18 direction MESSINA-CATANIA or CATANIA-MESSINA, exit at Fiumefreddo, take the SS 120 direction Linguaglossa. Once in Linguaglossa take the provincial road Mareneve and follow it until you get to the ticket office of Piano Provenzana, Etna Nord.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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