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Explosive activity at the south east crater
Activity of lava fountains from the South East Crater, admired together with our guests during the excursion
Lunar landscape at an altitude of 2800 meters
Descent towards the craters
Discovering the volcanic caves of the north side

Volcanological excursion of the wild and less touristy side of the Etna volcano

By Guide Vulcanologiche Etna Nord
Free cancellation available
Price is S$65 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

The route is a valid alternative to the top craters, and is among the most complete and fascinating that can be offered on the volcano, suitable for those who want to walk among craters, fractures in the ground, lava flows and visit exceptional volcanic supply ducts, where a time the molten magmatic mass boiled.The trekking of great volcanological interest, involves the ascent on special 4x4 vehicles from an altitude of 1800 metres to an altitude of 2800 metres (for a total of 8 km of road) accompanied by your volcanological guide who will begin the explanations on board.During the journey you will visit the fracture called (Rift) of the north side of Etna, you will enter with your protective helmets inside the chimney of a perfectly intact volcanic cone, you will visit the mouths that have produced the lava flows. The excursion will continue, on the edge of large craters, through descents composed of slopes of volcanic ash, among the craters generated by innumerable lateral eruptions.

Activity location

  • Mount Etna
    • 95030, Catania, Italy, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • CHIOSCO BAR MARENEVE DI FERRARO
    • Via Provenzana
    • 95015, Linguaglossa, Sicilia, Italy

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Volcanological excursion of the wild and less touristy side of the Etna volcano
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m4h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 7:45
Price details
S$65.24 x 1 AdultS$65.24
Total
Price is S$65.24
Until Thu, 2 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEntry/Admission to Mount Etna
  • What's includedWhat's includedLicensed Volcanological Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedTrekking poles, trekking shoes, helmets, warm jacket, extra socks, extra backpack
  • What's includedWhat's includedInsurance in case of accidents
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedwindbreaker
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedParking ticket (3€ for the whole day)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded(50€ per person to be paid on the spot) for vehicles 4x4 from 1800m. at 2800m. from 2800m. at 2500m.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport service from your accommodation

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This type of itinerary, in relation to the type, is suited to people in good physical health, not suffering from particular disease (it is strongly discouraged to those who suffer from cardio-vascular problems, breathing problems or hypertension).
  • The route consists of the ascent and the walking along the crater edges, this may cause dizziness to susceptible individuals.
  • The excursion requires a good preparation on a physical level. Because of it results to be a high height path, it would be easy to experience symptoms of fatigue.
  • Trekking is not recommended for those who does not do physical activity regularly.
  • For the success of the excursion and for its correct carrying out, it’s good to know perfectly your health conditions and, if necessary, let the Guides know about them, in order to reduce the occurrence of any problem and to avoid any risks.
  • It is required also to be careful, since it is volcanic soil, often inconsistent and unstable.
  • The route is also suited for children over 6 years old.
  • We recommend not to use contact lens, because of the exhaled volcanic gases and of ash. This last one could easily cause problems, if pushed.

Activity itinerary

Mount Etna
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Itinerario Crateri Sommitali
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Piano Provenzana
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMount Etna
    • 95030, Catania, Italy, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECHIOSCO BAR MARENEVE DI FERRARO
    • Via Provenzana
    • 95015, Linguaglossa, Sicilia, Italy

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