From Catania: Etna Small-Group Tour at 2950 mt with Lunch

4.8
(90 reviews)
Catania, Italy

8 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

Meet your naturalist guide in Catania and travel to the north side of Mount Etna.
Once you reach Piano Provenzana (the less touristy side), board a special 4x4 vehicle for the ascent to the summit area (2950 meters). From there, enjoy a moderate hike accompanied by your naturalist guide and a licensed volcanological guide, who is required for excursions at this altitude.
Please note that the 4x4 ascent fee (€70 per person) is not included in the tour price and must be paid directly to your guide on the day of the tour.
Continue your experience by exploring one of Mount Etna's fascinating volcanic caves. Helmets and headlamps will be provided.
At lunchtime, relax at a local winery on the slopes of Mount Etna and enjoy a light lunch featuring traditional Sicilian specialties, accompanied by a tasting of two Etna DOC wines.
Winter itinerary (January–March): due to the snow, the access to the area may require a snowcat (30€ per person extra).

What's Included

Trekking shoes, wind jackets, helmets, torches
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Light lunch in a winery and wine tasting
Live commentary on board
Transport service via Jeep (no Off Road) or minibus from Catania
Trekking at 2950 meters with a vulcanological guide
Souvenirs
Snow Cat tickets (when necessary, during winter time)
4x4 tickets (you will pay the tickets to the guide directly on the day of the tour.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We guarantee pick up at meeting point agreed, according to the customers' accommodation.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 9 hours (approximately)
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    Mount Etna

    Spend the day discovering one of the world’s most beautiful and active Volcanoes during this small-group trip to Mt. Etna. Depart in the morning from Catania and head to Rifugio Sapienza at Etna’s base. Travel by cable car and off-road vehicle up to the volcano’s craters, and go for a hike at 3000 meters! Visit a cave of volcanic origins with the equipment provided by us (helmets and torches).

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • English and Italian guide are always available, French and Spanish are subject to availability. Upon booking, we will confirm you if the language required is available.
  • Guests need to wear trekking shoes and bring a jacket. We can provide trekking shoes and jackets for free at the moment of the booking if requested.
Supplied by Etna Experience
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Cancellation Policy

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

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