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After meeting your guide, you’ll board a comfortable air‑conditioned Jeep or van and begin an unforgettable journey to Mount Etna, climbing to about 2,000 meters. Along the way, your expert guide will reveal the secrets, legends, and powerful history of Europe’s most active volcano. Far from the crowded tourist spots, you’ll follow scenic trails, surrounded by unique flora and fauna, crossing ancient lava fields and monumental flows that have reshaped villages, roads, and landscapes. Equipped with helmets and torches, you’ll explore fascinating volcanic features such as Hornitos and lava flow caves, before reaching a stunning viewpoint overlooking the surreal lava desert of the Valle del Bove. To complete the experience, you’ll savor authentic local products from the Zafferana Etnea area, for a perfect taste of Sicily’s volcanic soul.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Geographic coordinates 37.503780364990234,15.09548282623291 We will meet at P.za dei Martiri, 19 - Right in front of the Kilogrammo restaurant We have our white flag with our logo (red colour). IMPORTANT Customers must arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
Itinerary
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1Parco dell'Etna
The excursion will start discovering old basalt lava flows, volcanic caves, secular woods and it will continue with the tastes and smell of Sicily. You will visit an area of ancient explosive activity, Hornitos, a half-volcano and a state shelter.The lunar landscape of “Bove Valley” and the black ash’s desert will make your excursion a gorgeous day. Finally a tasting of honey, wines and typical Sicilian product
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Rifugio Sapienza
located at 1,910 metres above sea level on the southern side of Etna, in the municipality of Nicolosi (CT).
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Valle Del Bove
The Valle del Bove is a large basin located on the eastern side of the volcanic edifice of Etna, within the protected area of the Etna Park, in the territory of the municipality of Zafferana Etnea (CT
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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"In Zafferana the air is good for the lips, it smells of fresh baked bread, of broom. And from up there, from the three thousand meters of Etna, Sicily is a three-pointed star in the upside-down sky of its ancient sea."
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Facoltativa
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Facoltativa
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Facoltativa
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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