Catania: Excursão de manhã de Jeep pelas cavernas de Etna e Lava Flow
Descrição
Depois de conhecer o seu Guia, embarcará num confortável Jeep ou van climatizado e iniciará uma viagem inesquecível até o Monte Etna, subindo cerca de 2.000 metros. Ao longo do caminho, seu Guia Especialista revelará os segredos, lendas e a poderosa história do vulcão mais ativo da Europa. Longe dos pontos turísticos lotados, você seguirá trilhas paisagísticas, cercadas por flora e fauna únicas, atravessando antigos campos de lava e fluxos monumentais que reformaram aldeias, estradas e paisagens. Equipado com capacetes e lanternas, você explorará características vulcânicas fascinantes, como Hornitos e cavernas de fluxo de lava, antes de chegar a um ponto de vista deslumbrante com vista para o deserto de lava surreal do Valle del Bove. Para completar a experiência, você vai saborear produtos locais autênticos da área de Zafferana Etnea, para um sabor perfeito da alma vulcânica da Sicília.
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Itinerário
A excursão começará descobrindo antigos fluxos de lava basáltica, cavernas vulcânicas, bosques seculares e continuará com os sabores e cheiros da Sicília. Você visitará uma área de atividade explosiva antiga, Hornitos, um meio vulcão e um abrigo estatal. A paisagem lunar do “Vale do Bove” e o deserto de cinzas negras farão da sua excursão um dia lindo. Finalmente uma degustação de mel, vinhos e produtos típicos da Sicília
Localizado a 1.910 metros acima do nível do mar, no lado sul do Etna, no município de Nicolosi (CT).
A Valle del Bove é uma grande bacia situada no lado leste do edifício vulcânico do Etna, dentro da área protegida do Parque Etna, no território do município de Zafferana Etnea (CT).
"Em Zafferana o ar é bom para os lábios, cheira a pão fresco, a panela. E de lá para cima, dos três mil metros do Etna, a Sicília é uma estrela de três pontas no céu invertido de seu antigo mar."
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Informações importantes
- Não recomendado para viajantes com problemas cardíacos
- Bebês e crianças pequenas podem andar em um carrinho
- Assentos infantis disponíveis
- Adequado para todos os níveis de condicionamento físico
Avaliações(267)
This was a great day out. Fabio, our guide, was great fun and very knowledgeable, definitely a very proud Sicilian! We got some great pictures and wonderful memories. We also really enjoyed the local cuisine experience too.
Our driver Giorgio was amazing. Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We had a wonderful time. Highly recommended. On the downside, I wish we could go even higher to the mountain.
The Good: The tour itself was excellent. There were only six of us total (our family of four and another American couple) in a comfortable Mitsubishi 4x4, which made for a fantastic, intimate group size. Our guide, Gaetano, was an absolute 5-star professional. His English was fantastic, and he shared great insights about Catania on the drive up. On Mount Etna, his knowledge of the eruptions, lava flows, and volcanic history was impressive. He led us on a wonderful hike to a small crater (learned there are over 220 of them!), took us to a nice rest stop for a quick cannolo break, and guided us through the 400m Grotta del Cassone lava tube with hard hats and flashlights. It was an amazing experience! (Tip for future travelers: Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes with thick soles, as the rocks inside the cave are incredibly sharp). We finished the day with a nice stop at a local wine and honey shop. Areas for Improvement: The only reason this isn’t a 5-star review is the stressful communication and confusing meeting instructions prior to the tour. This was a cruise port excursion for us. On previous non-ship tours in Greece and Turkey, operators met us right at the pier. This operator provided a specific address, which I mistakenly assumed was inside the port terminal. When we couldn't find the guide, I panicked. I tried messaging and calling the operator via WhatsApp and the Viator app, but got no response. Even the main Viator customer service line couldn't reach them. We finally walked out of the port gates, asked some friendly locals for directions, and rushed to the address just in time. The driver was literally about to pull away but luckily waited 10 minutes for us. The lack of proactive communication beforehand caused a lot of unnecessary anxiety for my family. Final Verdict: Gaetano completely saved the day and gave us an unforgettable tour. I highly recommend the excursion itself, but the tour company needs to provide much clearer instructions for cruise passengers, and be reachable when guests are trying to find them.
I often take organized tours, but the morning tour on July 6th with Etna and Sea Excursion was a disappointment. The guide assigned to our group provided no explanations during the excursion and played music so loud that it was impossible to converse with other passengers, despite my repeated requests to turn it down. I don't know the specifics of the traffic regulations, but I believe driving with music that loud is dangerous. I recommend the company replace this guide to improve the customer experience.
Both Fabio and Roy were excellent guides. It was a fabulous experience! Would 100% recommend this to anyone visiting Catania
This was an excellent tour. From start to finish our tour guide Fabio was professional, funny, friendly, kind and incredibly knowledgeable. He did a fantastic job of including people from different countries in the conversation and leaving time for questions. We learned so much about Mount Etna and the surrounding area and little towns. The pace and stops were perfect. 100% my family and I would recommend this tour!
Thanks to Andréa for her availability and her kindness. Very beautiful program, we had a good time as a family.
The title says it's a "Jeep Tour" and you're stuck in a van for four and a half hours and never ever set foot in a jeep. Why? No explanation, no JEEP
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We would like to clarify a few details regarding your experience. Our tours are structured in various stages, meaning our guests are never inside the vehicle for 4.5 hours straight; the itinerary includes several stops, guided walks to the craters, and an exploration of a lava cave on foot. Regarding the vehicle, we state in our tour description that the excursion is conducted using both 4x4 Jeeps and comfortable, air-conditioned passenger vans, depending on the group size and logistical needs to ensure the best comfort. We apologize if this aspect was not clear to you before departure, and we appreciate your note as it helps us keep our communications as transparent as possible
Everything about this trip was brilliant Great transport Superb guide in Ramas - he gave us all such great memories and knew so much about the Mt Etna National Park The honey stop was fabulous along with wine and olive olis to sample The coffee stop had such amazing views too All in all a brilliant trip thanks to Ramas
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! 🌋🍯 We are delighted that you enjoyed the full experience, including the tastings, the stunning views, and the smooth transport. Rama is truly passionate about what he does, and hearing that he made your trip so brilliant is the best compliment we could ask for. Thanks for the great recommendation, and safe travels
This was an amazing day. Andrea was a fantastic guide. He was knowledgeable, gracious and funny. He kept us on schedule and showed us such beauty. Andrea, your tour was unforgettable and on behalf of the Canadian girls’ “team” and me especially, thank you.
"Thank you for taking the time to share such a lovely review! 🌋🇨🇦 We are so glad Andrea made your day unforgettable with his knowledge, humor, and hospitality. Ensuring our guests see the absolute best scenery while enjoying a seamless, well-paced day is exactly what we strive for. Thank you to you and the Canadian crew for choosing us, and we wish you all many more amazing travels ahead!"
