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Etna Top Easy
1 day
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About this activity
First stop: One of Etna Experience’s expert guides will drive you on board of one of our vehicle to Rifugio Sapienza. There the tour will continue taking the cable car up to 2500 meters and a special 4x4 vehicle to reach an altitude of about 2950 meters. So, together with a volcanological guide, you will enjoy the magnificence of our volcano standing in front of the impressive Central and South-Eastern Craters, surrounded by ancient and recent lava flows.
Please keep in mind that we don’t reach the maximum top (Etna is 3343 mt) but the base of the top craters (2950 mt)
Second stop: Once back to Rifugio Sapienza we will head in the direction of Monte Nero degli Zappini, for a naturalistic walk with our guide, to discover the geological and botanical aspects of Etna.
Third Stop: You will stop nearby the mountain shelter Santa Barbara where you will enjoy a picnic made of authentic Sicilian bakery, water and Etna Wine.
Fourth stop: In the afternoon, you will visit a volcanic cave using the equipment provided (helmets and torches) to safely explore the depth of our volcano. Our expert guide will introduce you, with some basic information of speleology, to the fascinating phenomena often related to eruptions.
The activity of the trekking could change in case of bad weather conditions.
The use of the cable car could be forbidden in case of bad weather or also if the guide will decide that is not possible to go up; in this case you will have a 50% discount on the price of the excursion per each person.
Is necessary to wear warm clothes because at the base of the summit craters is too cold. So is mandatory to bring with you a jacket.
THE FEE INCLUDES:
- Ticket for the cable car and special off-road bus till 2950 meters.
- Vulcanological/Alpine guide to assist on the summit area
- A professional naturalistic guide (our guides are geologist, volcanologists, agronomists).
- Transport service with jeep or minibus from Catania, directly from your hotel or from an agreed meeting point.
- Picnic
- Insurance
- Equipment, if required when booking.
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Please keep in mind that we don’t reach the maximum top (Etna is 3343 mt) but the base of the top craters (2950 mt)
Second stop: Once back to Rifugio Sapienza we will head in the direction of Monte Nero degli Zappini, for a naturalistic walk with our guide, to discover the geological and botanical aspects of Etna.
Third Stop: You will stop nearby the mountain shelter Santa Barbara where you will enjoy a picnic made of authentic Sicilian bakery, water and Etna Wine.
Fourth stop: In the afternoon, you will visit a volcanic cave using the equipment provided (helmets and torches) to safely explore the depth of our volcano. Our expert guide will introduce you, with some basic information of speleology, to the fascinating phenomena often related to eruptions.
The activity of the trekking could change in case of bad weather conditions.
The use of the cable car could be forbidden in case of bad weather or also if the guide will decide that is not possible to go up; in this case you will have a 50% discount on the price of the excursion per each person.
Is necessary to wear warm clothes because at the base of the summit craters is too cold. So is mandatory to bring with you a jacket.
THE FEE INCLUDES:
- Ticket for the cable car and special off-road bus till 2950 meters.
- Vulcanological/Alpine guide to assist on the summit area
- A professional naturalistic guide (our guides are geologist, volcanologists, agronomists).
- Transport service with jeep or minibus from Catania, directly from your hotel or from an agreed meeting point.
- Picnic
- Insurance
- Equipment, if required when booking.
Included
- Local taxes
- Beverages
- Snack
- Transport service via Jeep (no Off Road) or minibus from Catania
- Live commentary on board
- Professional guide
- Use of helmet
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Snacks
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- 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.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian, vegan, celiac option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Features
Tourism
70%
Cultural
25%
Sport
20%
