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Tour Etna Excursion: Morning/Sunset Visit to Lava Flow Cave and Astonishing Lunar Landscapes

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Catania

Embark on a thrilling excursion to Mount Etna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore its astonishing lunar landscapes. Discover ancient lava flows, black sand deserts, and lava tubes on this easy trek. Book now!

Duration: 6 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Catania - Pickup from Catania city center (Piazza Borsellino 13-15, Catania)
Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna - They are two pyroclastic cones formed north of Nicolosi, at an altitude of about 1,900 m, on the slopes of the Etna volcano. Their formation dates back to the eruption of 1892: this began on 9 July with the formation of a radial fracture, and therefore of a boutonniere of five craters, between 2025 and 1800 m, on the southern slope of the flanks of the volcano. It lasted 173 days and covered about 7 kilometres, until it touched the Monti Rossi on the eastern side, stopping just above Nicolosi, at an altitude of 970 m a.s.l.
Via Grotta Lunga - This cavity is probably an outflow gallery of the Monpeloso eruptive apparatus formed in 252-253 AD. It consists of a 55 m long gallery with a characteristic pointed arch vault.
Catania - Return to Catania in piazza Borsellino

What's Included

Private transportation
Helmets, torches, trekking poles, and windbreakers provided
Trekking shoes available upon request (subject to size availability)

What's Not Included

Dinner
Bottled water

Additional Information

Set against an often otherworldly backdrop, we’ll set out to discover and traverse Etna, a world-renowned testament to natural beauty and distinction, enlisted as a World Heritage Site.

Our journey will take us through: Expanses of Black Sand Deserts; old and new lava flows; historical craters and lava channels.

Difficulty level: Beginner-friendly
Maximum elevation: Approximately 2100 m;
Trek timeline: Roughly 1.5 / 2 hours;
Altitude variation: Around 100 m.

Please note, in case of unfavorable weather or serious safety concerns, the course may be redrafted!!

Extra pointers: The given duration for the experience is merely an estimate. Unexpected occurrences might push the finish time past the projected endpoint.

For your convenience, we recommend not setting the day of the event on the same day as your flight, especially if the timing is uncomfortably close to your departing / arriving hours.

Ensure you are equipped with trekking footwear or shoes you don’t mind dirtying.

Not recommended for travelers with respiratory ailments

Location

Via Alcalà, 13/15

Via Alcalà

The appointment is in front of the McDonald's in piazza Borsellino.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Magnus

Jun 20, 2024

astonishing, smart and lovely organized Tour - The tour was great! The very friendly tour guides accompanied us well and gave us a varied hike. The short and interesting information about the local cultural connection to Etna, as well as information about the flora and fauna of Etna, were particularly interesting. The guides are very well prepared and the small group size with other interested people rounds off the hike. I was astonished by the tour and the landscape. I won’t forget this experience any time soon!