ETNA NORTH BASIC TOUR 2.000 mt

4.7 (77 reviews) Sicily, Italy
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Duration7h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French
Group sizeUp to 52 travelers

Overview

Departure to Mount Etna (North side) , the highest active volcano in Europe. Transportation by Bus GT. Excursion with local multilanguage guide. During the trip, approximately one-hour drive, the guide will entertain you with an in-depth historical-geological and volcanological explanation of Etna and you will see different types of vegetation such as: citrus groves, vineyards, chestnut groves and pine forests. Arrival at Piano Provenzana (North side - 1900 meters) . You will have approximately three hours available in which you can explore the surroundings independently with a soft trek.
Possibility of reaching the maximum altitude allowed by the relevant authorities in the summit area, currently set at 2.900 meters, which can be reached by 4x4 minibus.
TICKET PRICE NOT INCLUDED, to be paid on spot.
Stop in a chalet on the mountain (lunch not included).
Return to Taormina in the afternoon,
Remarks: we recommend to bring with you appropriate clothing and walking shoes.

What's included

  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guided tour
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch not included
  • ticket for the ascent by jeep 69€

What to expect

  1. Piano Provenzana
    3h · Admission ticket included
    When you arrive at Piano Provenzana, at an altitude of 1900 m, you can decide whether to stop and trek alone or decide to continue the ascent of the volcano via jeep (ticket not included).
    In this case you can reach an altitude of 2,840 meters by traveling with off-road vehicles along a high mountain path, created among suggestive expanses of lava and volcanic sand along the fracture that opened during the 2002 eruption, accompanied by Alpine/Volcanological Guides.

    You will reach the Pizzi Deneri volcanological observatory. From this point the climb begins on foot along a path surrounded by volcanic waste and bombs. The total climb is 300 meters until reaching a panoramic point at 2,900 meters altitude, the maximum altitude allowed by the competent authorities in the summit area. In good weather, it is possible to see both the Leone and Bove valleys, as well as the majesty of the North-East and South-East craters.
  2. 30m · Admission ticket not included
    sosta prima di rientrare a Taormina per permettere agli ospiti di mangiare (non incluso) o andare in bagno

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

INTERBUS STOP CABLE CAR, ON THE NATIONAL ROAD

Meeting point

INTERBUS STOP ANTARES, ON THE NATIONAL ROAD

Meeting point

INTERBUS STOP SAN GIOVANNI, ON THE NATIONAL ROAD - INFRONT THE LAUDRY SERVICE

Meeting point

RECANATI BUS TERMINAL

Meeting point

TAORMINA BUS TERMINAL

End point

INTERBUS STOP CABLE CAR, ON THE NATIONAL ROAD

End point

INTERBUS STOP ANTARES, ON THE NATIONAL ROAD

End point

INTERBUS STOP SAN GIOVANNI, ON THE NATIONAL ROAD - INFRONT THE LAUDRY SERVICE

End point

RECANATI BUS TERMINAL

End point

TAORMINA BUS TERMINAL

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Cancellation policy

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

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