Excursion information

Around 6 hours of guided visit of Etna to discover the highest volcano in Europe. We’ll start with a walk to be in touch with nature. We will provide you the support of an expert naturalistic guide and the equipment you need for about 2 hours trekking up to 1800/2000 meters. We will know the vulcanic phenomena and we’ll explore the underground. Then a snack and some local wine will be offered from us at the end of the tour. You’ll be able to taste our typical almond wine as well.
Location: Etna North-East
Altitude: 1800/2000 mt.
Duration: 08.30 am - 3.00 pm
Difficulty: Easy/Medium difficoltà
Departure: From Taormina and surrounded area (Giardini Naxos, Letojanni).
We can also plan to pick you up in another location.
  • Pick-up
    We’ll come to pick you up in your hotel or nearby in Taormina or surrounded area within 8.30 am and 9.00 am. This tour is just for small groups, maximum 8 people.
  • Guided Trekking up to 1800/ 2000 meters on Etna North
    First of all we’ll stop in a refugee where you’ll know better the guide and the itinerary; we will provide you the equipment you need for the excurion (trekking shoes and jackets). Trekking will be around one hour and a half, maximum two.
  • The cave
    Lights and helmets will be provided toh ave access to the volcanic underground area to visit one of the most famous caves. Here the guide will explain you the origins of this volcanic phenomena.
  • Snack
    We will stop on a mountain refugee where you’ll have a snack with local products, a very good local wine and a home-made dessert. Moreover you can taste the famous almond wine (options for vegetarion/vegan/celiac people are available on request).
  • Return
    At the end of the tour, around 3.00 pm, the guide will lead you back to the meeting point.
  • The reservation includes:
    Naturalistic guide in english (geologists, vulcanologists, forestry experts or agronomists);
    Pick-up and transport
    Snack
    Insurance and equipment.
  • Languages:
    English and Italian. Spanish, French and German are available on early request.
  • Suggested equipment
    We will give you jackets and trekking shoes. By the way we always recommend to wear personal equipment because it could be more comfortable.
  • Requirements
    This activity is suitable for people of all age in good health. It’s not recommanded to join this tour to people who have cardio-breathing issues or to who is not in a good health, even if it’s temporary./span>
  • Itinerary change
    The itinerary could change according to the weather or if it’s needed.

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