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Guided Jeep Tour of Mount Etna with Wine Tasting
- Book a full or half-day jeep drive around Sicily’s Mount Etna, the largest and most active volcano in Europe.
- Learn all about the biology, geology, and volcanology of Mount Etna from a professional multilingual guide.
- Taste local wines, honey, and more. Choose between a morning or sunset half-day tour.
- Upgrade your full-day tour tickets to snorkel in the pristine area of Aci Castello, explore the black lava walls of Alcantara, or try the street food at the seaside Acireale & Acitrezza.
Inclusions
- Full or half-day tour of Etna Park (as per option selected)
- Multilingual escort / GAE guide
- Hiking shoes rental
- Sicilian products and local wine tasting
- Street food lunch (optional)
- Snorkeling at Aci Castello with a guide (optional)
- Snorkeling equipment rental (optional)
- Guided visit of Alcantara Park (optional)
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers
- Tip: Stop at a pastry shop in the beautiful city of Acireale and try typical delicacies.
- This tour is available in English, Italian, French, and Spanish.
- The minimum age for the snorkeling activity is 5+.
- The minimum number of participants for the Jeep tour is 3.
- Please bring your own snacks, water, and backpack for the trip.
- Dress Code: Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Guided Trek to Mount Etna's Summit
- Mount Etna is one of the most ambitious destinations for trekkers. Start your adventure at “Rifugio Sapienza” at 1900 mt. (Etna South).
- If you want, hop on a cable car and reach 2500 mt. From there, take the 4x4 bus and ascend to 2900 mt.
- Trek your way up to the Summit Craters at 3340 mt.
- Admire the lunar-looking lava fields along the way that will lead you under the summit craters.
- Browse through the different options we offer and choose the one that suits you best!
Inclusions
- Trek at Mount Etna
- English & Italian-speaking guide
- Protective helmet
- Brunch/aperitivo/refreshments (optional)
- Tasting (optional)
- Round-trip cable car tickets (optional)
- Tip: We advise a good pair of trekking shoes, an anti-wind and anti-rain jacket, a hat, and telescopic sticks in order to help yourself in the walk (only if you already have those), and in general dress appropriately for the various temperatures that are possible to find during the excursion.
- The price of the cable car (for the "Trekking to the Summit" option) needs to be paid in cash on the day of the experience.
- You can avail round-trip ascent and descent by a 4x4 vehicle at an extra cost on-site.
- This tour is restricted to those with heart problems and asthma.
- The excursion is subject to changes in case of volcanic activity and/or adverse weather conditions, so as not to compromise the safety of the participants.
- Please check your final voucher for meeting point information.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Guided Tour of Mount Etna's Craters from 2002
- Trek to the crater of Europe's highest and most active volcano, Mount Etna.
- Meet your guide at Piano Provenzana and make your way to the very craters from which the most eruptions took place over the last few decades.
- Spot the buildings covered by the flowing lava and the roads that have been ripped apart due to the eruptions at Piano Provenzana.
- Gasp in awe at the magma mass that invaded and destroyed the ancient Ragabo Pine Grove.
- Pass by the flow from these craters, a few meters away from the path of the lava channel, and descend from the crater after your exploration.
Inclusions
- Guided trek at Mount Etna
- Hiking shoes
- Telescopic trekking poles
- Helmet
- Tip: To avoid the typical tourist rush, opt for a hike around May and late September to October.
- Recommended equipment: Closed shoes, an anti-wind and anti-rain jacket, hat, telescopic sticks (if available), and in general dress appropriately to the various temperatures that are possible to find during the excursion.
- You can avail round-trip ascent and descent by a 4x4 vehicle at an extra cost on-site.
- Please note: This excursion is absolutely prohibited for people with heart problems and asthmatics.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Half-Day Guided Mount Etna and Cave Tour
- Experience the thrill of exploring Mount Etna's rugged off-road terrain and uncovering its unique geological features on a 4x4 jeep guided tour.
- Delve into the volcano's fascinating history and volcanic activity while enjoying a thrilling jeep ride to some of its most alluring sites.
- Trek 3 km to Mount Etna's lateral craters and witness the incredible beauty and intrigue of these formations, connected to the volcano's main magma chamber.
- Discover the wonder of exploring a mysterious and eerie lava flow cave, and get up close to its captivating geological formations.
Inclusions
- Half-day guided tour of Mount Etna and cava tour
- Hotel or meeting point pickup and drop-off (depending on option chosen)
- Bilingual guide
- Private or shared tour (depending on option chosen)
- Cave exploration equipment
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Tip: Mount Etna is a great place for stargazing, so consider staying overnight to enjoy the spectacular view of the night sky.
- It's recommended to wear closed & comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.
- Bring along your sunscreen, jacket.
- Photography allowed
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.