Mount Etna Adventurous Hiking Tour with Equipment
Description
We propose to spend a day with us in a small friendly group to discover a beautiful nature, endemic flora and fauna and the amazing environment of Mount Etna. We will pick you up in the morning in the certain meeting point (8.30 piazza Stesicoro 32, Catania or 9.15 piazza S.Alfio in Trecastagni - PLEASE SPECIFY WHERE). On the way to Etna we will stop on a village for a coffee break and to buy food for the lunch time. We will drive to reach the altitude of 2.000 above sea level. At this altitude we will start our moderate hike off the beaten tracks (approx. 3 hours) to admire the fascinating landscape of the Valle del Bove, the biggest caldera of Mount Etna and its moon like deserts. From there we will enjoy breathtaking views of the summit craters and the surrounding landscapes facing the Ionian Sea. We provide for shoes, trekking poles, wind stoppers Tour available all year long.
Tour Options
Itinerary
To admire the fascinating landscape of the Valle del Bove depression and it's moon like desert from where we will have a breathtaking view of the smoking craters of Mount Etna and the surrounding landscapes facing the lonian sea.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The program of the excursion may be subject to changes. (Adverse weather conditions, as well as restrictions on access to the volcano by the competent authorities)
- Not suitable for elderly people not used to walking in the mountains
Reviews(462)
Wonderful experience with Ernesto and his partner! Moderate pace and great views from safe locations from Mt. Etna! They were very good with explaining the history of Mt. Etna. Would recommend them to others!
Absolutely fabulous tour. Luciano, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. He explained so much about the volcano, Catania and the history. He was very friendly and personable and made the tour so good. We got to see so much that you wouldn't normally see without a guide. The walk was difficult in some parts, but not too hard. Hiking boots and all other equipment are provided which really made the whole experience worthwhile. Luciano also provided us with his recommendations for cafes and restaurants to try in Catania. Highly recommended.
Excellent experience and the guides were very good
Ernesto is a very kind and attentive person, the tour was very pleasant. It is not the classic tour where you just go trekking; Ernesto and Luciano gave us a lot of information about the local plants, the evolution of the volcano, and the eruptions. It is the second time I have had a tour with him and it is highly recommended
It was an amazing experience. The group was small and the guide was absolutely great. I recommend this trip for adventure seekers and people who prefer active vacations. Not recommended for people with poor health.
Wonderful experience, huge help from the guide nicknamed "savior". Tiring but beautiful.
Really enjoyed the hike and Ernesto was a great guide. Was grateful to be lent a pair of hiking boots and overall a wonderful experience.
Our guide was super informative and looked after us so well!!! Readily available equipments and pick-up from Catania also made my life much easier. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone who would like to visit Etna :)))
What a fabulous day. Hiked to 2340 metres. Fabulous views that were worth the effort. Ernesto was a great guide making sure we were capable of the trek and giving us breaks to ensure we were coping with the altitude. Would recommend to anyone with moderate fitness
Beautiful trekking on Etna with views of stunning landscapes. Some parts are a bit challenging for those who are not well-trained or suffer from vertigo. Our guide, Dario, was very friendly and helpful.
