ETNA NORTH BASIC TOUR 2.000 mt
- 7h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Departure to Mount Etna (North side) , the highest active volcano in Europe. Transportation by Bus GT. Excursion with local multilanguage guide. During the trip, approximately one-hour drive, the guide will entertain you with an in-depth historical-geological and volcanological explanation of Etna and you will see different types of vegetation such as: citrus groves, vineyards, chestnut groves and pine forests. Arrival at Piano Provenzana (North side - 1900 meters) . You will have approximately three hours available in which you can explore the surroundings independently with a soft trek. Possibility of reaching the maximum altitude allowed by the relevant authorities in the summit area, currently set at 2.900 meters, which can be reached by 4x4 minibus. TICKET PRICE NOT INCLUDED, to be paid on spot. Stop in a chalet on the mountain (lunch not included). Return to Taormina in the afternoon, Remarks: we recommend to bring with you appropriate clothing and walking shoes.
Inclusions
What's included
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guided tour
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Lunch not included
- ticket for the ascent by jeep 69€
Itinerary
When you arrive at Piano Provenzana, at an altitude of 1900 m, you can decide whether to stop and trek alone or decide to continue the ascent of the volcano via jeep (ticket not included). In this case you can reach an altitude of 2,840 meters by traveling with off-road vehicles along a high mountain path, created among suggestive expanses of lava and volcanic sand along the fracture that opened during the 2002 eruption, accompanied by Alpine/Volcanological Guides. You will reach the Pizzi Deneri volcanological observatory. From this point the climb begins on foot along a path surrounded by volcanic waste and bombs. The total climb is 300 meters until reaching a panoramic point at 2,900 meters altitude, the maximum altitude allowed by the competent authorities in the summit area. In good weather, it is possible to see both the Leone and Bove valleys, as well as the majesty of the North-East and South-East craters.
sosta prima di rientrare a Taormina per permettere agli ospiti di mangiare (non incluso) o andare in bagno
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.7
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- INTERBUS STOP CABLE CAR, ON THE NATIONAL ROAD
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 52 travellers
- Operated by
- Noema Viaggi Srl
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
How it compares in Italy, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 62% below the median of the 736 day trips we list in Italy, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 74 of 736.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Italy, outside the cities
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