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WE WILL TAKE YOU OUT OF THE TOURIST ROUTES !!
Surrounded by a landscape, sometimes lunar, we will try to know and explore Etna, a World Heritage Site, famous for its beauty and uniqueness.
We will cross:
- Deserts of Black Sand- Woods- Ancient and Recent Lava Flows- Old craters - Lava Tubes -to admire the fascinating VALLE DEL BOVE!!
-Difficulty: Medium-Easy;
-Itinerary length: about 5.5 km;
-Maximum altitude:about 2100 m;
-Trekking duration: about 3-3.5hours;
-Difference in altitude: about 350m.
The route in case of adverse weather conditions or real safety risks can be changed!!
Other things to keep in mind:The duration of the experience is indicative. Unpredictable situations could cause the experience to end later than expected.
It is always better not to make the day of the experience coincide with the date of your flight, if the scheduled time is too close to your departure / arrival.
(It is important to wear trekking shoes or that you are not afraid of getting dirty)
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Il punto d'incontro è davanti al McDonald's di Piazza Borsellino a Catania
Itinerary
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1Mount Etna
I GUIDE YOU OUT OF TOURISTS TRACKS! (It's important to wear trekking shoes or shoes you wouldn't mind ruining as at some point there will be a thriling decent into desert-like black sand) Surrounded by a moonlike landscape, we'll learn to understand and explore Mount Etna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for it's beauty and uniqueness. Walking along the paths Europe's largest volcano, you'll admire the impressive volcanic structure with its typical flora and fauna. We will cross deserts of black sand, woods, ancient and recent lava flows, old craters up to admire the fascinating VALLE DEL BOVE. We will also enter lava tubes, created during the volcano's eruptions, equipped with helmet and flashlights. It'll be fascinating to descover not only their creation but also the secrets they so jelously conceal in their darkness. Difficulty: Medium- Easy Itinerary length: about 5.5 km Maximum altitude: about 2100 m Trekking duration: 3-3.5 hours approx Difference in altitude: about 350 m The route in the event of adverse weather conditions or real safety risks can be changed at the discretion of the guide In this adventure you will be accompanied by me or by my co hosts, enthusiasts and experts of Etna!
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Valle Del Bove
The Valle del Bove is a large basin located on the eastern side of the volcanic building of Etna, within the protected area of the Etna Park, in the territory of the municipality of Zafferana Etnea (CT).
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna
The Silvestri Mountains (or Silvestri Craters) are two pyroclastic cones formed north of Nicolosi, at an altitude of about 1,900 m, on the slopes of the Etna volcano.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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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