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!
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!
- 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…
- 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
- Trekking shoes (upon request and size availability)
- Private transportation
- Helmets
- Torches
- Trekking Poles
- Windbreakers
- Trekking shoes (upon request and size availability)
- Private transportation
- Helmets
- Torches
- Trekking Poles
- Windbreakers
- Dinner
- Bottled water
- Dinner
- Bottled water
Nestled within a sometimes lunar-like landscape, participants will have the opportunity to discover and explore Etna, a World Heritage Site renowned for its stunning beauty and distinctiveness.
The journey will traverse: Deserts of Black Sand; both ancient and recent lava flows; old craters and lava tubes.
Difficulty: Easy
Maximum altitude:…
Nestled within a sometimes lunar-like landscape, participants will have the opportunity to discover and explore Etna, a World Heritage Site renowned for its stunning beauty and distinctiveness.
The journey will traverse: Deserts of Black Sand; both ancient and recent lava flows; old craters and lava tubes.
Difficulty: Easy
Maximum altitude: approximately 2100 m
Duration of the trek: around 1.5 to 2 hours
Height difference: about 100 m
In case of unfavorable weather conditions or genuine safety concerns, the route may be altered.
Additional considerations: The duration of the experience is approximate. Unforeseen circumstances might lead to a later conclusion than anticipated.
It is advisable not to schedule the experience on the same day as your flight if the timing is too close to your departure or arrival.
Wearing hiking shoes is essential, and participants should be prepared for the possibility of getting dirty.
- Not recommended for travelers with respiratory ailments
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
