Mount Etna: Excursion to the Base of the Summit Craters

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Enjoy an interesting day on Mount Etna. Catch the cable car and a special 4x4 vehicle to 2,900 meters to discover the base of the summit craters. Then, hike at 2,000 meters in a lunar landscape. Savor a tasty and included packed lunch of typical products.

Highlights

See the main crater of Mount Etna
Visit Mount Etna at two different altitudes of 2000 meters and 2950 meters
Enjoy a lunch of typical street food products and Mount Etna wine
Take a trek on the South side of Etna to visit a volcanic cave

Description

Your expert guide will pick you up at your accommodation in Catania, or another central location, around 8:30 AM. The guide will drive you to Rifugio Sapienza where you will the cable car to 2500 meters. Here, a 4x4 vehicle will take you to 2950 meters. With the guide, enjoy the magnificence of the volcano in front of the impressive Central and South-Eastern Craters, which are surrounded by ancient and recent lava flows. Return to Rifugio Sapienza to head in the direction of Monte Nero Degli Zappini. Take a nature walk with your guide to discover the geological and botanical aspects of Etna. Stop for a delicious lunch of authentic Sicilian baked goods accompanied by water and Mount Etna wine. In the afternoon, you will visit a volcanic cave and use helmets and torches to safely explore the depth of the volcano. Your expert guide will teach you some basic information about speleology and the fascinating phenomenon related to eruptions.

Includes

Transportation in a jeep or minibus from Catania Cable car ticket 4WD vehicle ticket Expert guide Nature walk with a geologist, volcanologists, or agronomists Picnic Equipment, if required Insurance

Important Information

Please note that you will not reach the summit of Mount Etna at 3343 meters, you will reach the base of the summit craters at 2950 meters
There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if the minimum number requirements are not met
If the weather conditions or volcano status do not permit access to the summit area the tour will reach the maximum altitude of 2000 meters and you will receive a 50% refund
When there is snow the cable car must use a snow cat vehicle, which increases the price by 30EUR per person
All children must be accompanied by an adult
You must advise us when booking if you require trekking shoes or a jacket
You must advise us when booking if you require an infant seat
Please advise us of any dietary requirements