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Full day tour
Live an unforgettable experience full of emotions and all the colors of the volcano. |
Slope: Etna South and Etna North
Schedule: from 9.00 am to 6.30 pm
Tour stops:
 1st stop:
a pleasant hike from the viewpoint on Bove Valley in front of the
Summit Craters, which is the main scene of recent lava eruptions.* You
will be captivated by our nature guides who tell the mysterious and
fascinating stories of the Volcano.
*in the case that the trek takes place somewhere else, you will get to the viewpoint on Bove Valley by off-roading.
2nd stop: well
have you visit the impressive tunnels inside of a cave that has been
grooved out by flowing lava. Helmets and flashlights are provided.
3rd stop: a break for a pic-nic with typical, regional flavours.
4th stop: hike
around “Monti Sartorius” (outlying craters), surrounded by glades rich
in native plants, flowers and trees, like White Birches.
5th stop: we stop at the Alcantara Gorges whose high walls of unrepeatable  geometric perfection were created once the lava flow that flooded the frozen river (of the same name) cooled down.
Due to the low temperature of the river, we advise you to bathe in or walk through it only in the summer season.
*In
some cases (i.e. bad weather conditions) certain activities will be
replaced by stopping to taste Etna’s wine, honey and olive oil in the
spots where they are produced.
Our staff: Certified naturalistic and geological guides who are passionate about the Volcano.
Languages: Italian and English (Spanish and French upon request)
Participation fee: € 59 (students up to 24 years old, € 49)*
Including:
- pick-up by jeep or minibus
- insurance
- membership fee
- picnic with Etna Rosso D.O.C. wine (on request picnic also for vegetarians)
- water
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In the summer season (June to September) the price for this excursion
is 68€ for adults and 58€ for children and students under 24 years old.
Difficulty level: easy
Equipment required:
- Trekking boots
(Sturdy tennis shoes are o.k. in the summer)
- Clothing according
to the season and to the altitude (2000 m above sea level, about 15°C cooler than Catania)
If you do not have
the required equipment please let us know when you book, so that we can find
them for you.
Fitness level:
Anyone who is normally in good health and who does not have heart or breathing problems is fit for the Etna excursions.
Itineray changes:
Depending on weather conditions, the guide is permitted to make changes in the itinerary for the safety of the participants.
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