Description
Etna Morning provides an itinerary in stages in which alternate trip by car and short explorations on foot. Inside the Etna Park and on board 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 historical 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. 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 2000m for the excursion on the Silvestri Craters
- Entrance into the volcanic cave with helmets and caving lights provided by the guide
- Visit of the "Valle del Bove" from a viewpoint of rare beauty at an altitude of 1400m
- Exploration along the 1991 lava flow near the village of Zafferana Etnea
- Tasting of local products such as honey, wine, oil etc
- Drop off at Meeting Point
- When: All year round
- Type: half day
- Meeting Point: your accommodation or agreed meeting point
- Hour: 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- Difficulty: tour suitable only and exclusively for people in good physical health. Not recommended for heart disease due to altitude
- Max altitude: about 2000m
- Duration: 5 hours
- Language: Italian, English
- Price: 60€/adult
- Children: free 0-3 years, reduction %30 4-12 years
- Possibility of private tour prior quotation (show faq section)
- Discount for large groups (show faq section)
Minimum number of participants: 2. The tour can also be done for one person paying the minimum fee of 2 participants.
- Accompaniment with naturalistic guide and geologist
- Equipment for the visit in cave (protective helmet and torch)
- Transfers from the Meeting Point
- Tasting of local products in the farm
- Bottle of water for each passenger
- Car seat (to be requested at the time of booking)
- Lunch
- Insurance coverage
Windproof jacket, k-way, long trousers, closed comfortable shoes, layered clothing, hat, scarf and gloves (always carry in 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 changes (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