Description
Etna & Acitrezza provides an itinerary in stages in which alternate trip by car and short explorations on foot. Inside the Park of Etna and aboard our vehicles we will move from the south side to the east side to explore places of great natural and geological interest, We will visit enchanting lunar landscapes and historic lava flows that have threatened entire countries. We will reach the edge of ancient craters and in front of the majestic Valle del Bove. You will discover the different colors of the plant species and the unique landscapes of the Etna Park. You will also experience the thrill of descending into the depths of the volcano and exploring a cave of lava flow equipped with helmets and light caving, to know the geological and morphological characteristics. After our exploration on the volcano, we will move towards Acitrezza to discover and admire the Faraglioni of the place famous all over the world. We will find ourselves inside the cradle of Etna where the first eruptions of the volcano took place and we will discover why and how the first Etna was formed right here in Acitrezza. Our itineraries are the result of experience and passion for Etna. Our nature guides and geologists will show you the naturalistic and volcanological aspects of the highest active volcano in Europe, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013.
- Pick up at your accommodation or agreed meeting point
- Journey through lunar landscapes and arrival at 2000 meters for the tour
Silvestri Craters - Entry into the volcanic cave with speleologist helmets and lights provided by the guide
- Visit of "Valle del Bove" from a viewpoint of rare beauty at 1400 meters
- Exploration along the 1991 lava flow near the town of zafferana etnea
- Tasting of local products on the farm such as honey, wine, oil etc
- Arrival at Acitrezza dominated by its wonderful Faraglioni famous all over the world
- Lunch and free tour with the possibility of a boat tour among the stacks (optional)
- Drop off at meeting point
- When: from April to October
- Type: full day, Etna and surroundings
- Meeting Point: your accommodation or agreed meeting point
- Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Difficulty: easy level tour aimed at all types of customers provided they are in
good physical health. Not recommended for heart disease due to altitude - Max altitude: 2000 meters approx
- Duration: 8 hours
- Language: italian, english
- Price: 90€/adult
- Children: free 0-3 years, reduction 30% 4-12 years
- Possibility of private tour prior quotation (show faq section)
- Discount per large group (show faq section)
- Extra: boat tour (optional)
Minimum number of partecipants: 2. The tour can also be carried out for one person paying the minimum fee of 2 participants.
- Accompanied by a nature guide and geologist
- Equipment for the visit in the cave (protective helmet and torch)
- Transfers from the Meeting Point
- Tasting of local products on the farm
- Bottle of water for each passenger
- Car seat (to be requested at the time of booking)
- Lunch
- Insurance coverage
- Boat tour through the stacks (optional)
Windproof jacket, k-way, long trousers, comfortable closed shoes, layered clothing,
hat, scarf and gloves (always in your backpack), sunglasses (show faq section).
- Your accommodation or agreed meeting point
- During the high season small car sharing groups could be formed (excluding private tours)
- In case of adverse weather conditions or in case of snow and/or ice, the tour may be cancelled or subject to change (show faq section)
Free Pick up and Drop off
from Catania
Possibility
of private tour
Discounts
for groups of people
Children 0-3 years Free
4-12 years 30% discount