From Taormina: Cycling Tour to the Top of Mount Etna

From Taormina: Cycling Tour to the Top of Mount Etna

Tours Sightseeing Tours Bus & Minivan Tours Culture & History Archaeology National Parks Nature & Panorama Viewing Points High-risk activities Natural Attractions & National Parks Bikes Day Trips Volcano Activities Off the beaten track Photography Tours Day Trips From Reseller exclusions Electric Bike Tours Nature & Adventure Bike Tours Outdoor Activities Medium-risk activities Day Trips To Rentals Outdoor Sports Electric Bikes Mountainbiking

Feel the rush of biking to the top of a volcano with an expert guide and special equipment. Get picked up from Taormina or Giardini Naxos for this experience of a lifetime.

Highlights

Take in the fantastic views of the summit craters of Mount Etna
Explore a lava cave with a helmet and headlamp
Sample typical local products such as honey, olive oil, and wine
Discover rugged landscapes of ancient craters and lava flows
Cycle up to the higher altitudes allowed

Description

Pickup from your hotel in Taormina or Giardini Naxos. Your tour will start from the southern part of the Etna volcano. After reaching Rifugio Sapienza, ride along a dirt path with your guide, between ancient craters and recent lava flows. Admire an extraordinary panorama, with views of the summit craters of Etna, the Ionian Sea and the Valle del Bove. Next, visit one of the area’s top organic farms to taste products such as honey, olive oil, and wine. Later, put on a helmet and headlamp and head inside a lava cave to learn how lava flows are formed, before returning to the starting point.

Includes

Round-trip transportation by shuttle bus Multilingual tour guide Equipment for lava cave visit Sampling of local products Qualified mountain bike guide Bike and equipment rental SPD pedals on request