Why choose this Sicily tour ?
The ETNA TREKKING excursion includes trekking paths inside the Etna Park. The difficulties vary from medium difficulty paths suitable for people in good health for the half day excursion (Half day trekking) to challenging itineraries for the full day solution (full day trekking), dedicated to pure trekking enthusiasts and therefore be prepared to face several hours of walking. The guides will accompany you to discover the less touristy places, to discover the most fascinating views of the volcano. UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013. Choose whether to do a half-day trek (about 3.30 hours of trekking suitable for everyone in good health) or a full day (6-7 hours for sportsmen). LANGUAGE: It is possible to indicate the preference of the language of the tour between Italian, English, French or Spanish. In case of unavailability of one’s own language, the excursion will be carried out in English or Italian.
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What makes Etna Trekking a unique experience ?
Etna, in addition to being one of the most active volcanoes in the world, is certainly also one of the most fascinating. Inevitable it is the subject of numerous stories and curiosities. Its geographical position in the center of the Mediterranean Sea, with the sea just a short distance away, creates ideal conditions for developing an incredible diversity of landscapes. Anyone who imagines the volcano as a wasteland consisting only of bare and raw volcanic rock is wrong. The Etnean territory extends from sea level up to 3329 meters, an absolutely variable altitude based on the eruptive activities! This great altitudinal difference in a relatively small space has created a unique ecosystem, within which man for millennia has learned to live together in very particular conditions, always defining it with multiple names, among which A ‘prevails in the local meaning. Muntagna.
Based on favorable weather conditions, the itinerary for the Etna Trekking excursion often includes a visit to the Valle del Bove, a magnificent natural amphitheater created by the collapse of multiple volcanic structures of the past. Here the panorama is surreal.
Tasting all’agricoltour MontataGrande with tasting of Etna and Sicilian specialties (wine, liqueurs, oil, honey from Zafferana, sweet creams, salty pesto, pistachio from Bronte, etc).
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Etna Trekking FD from Taormina
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Duration: 8 hours
Transfer from Taormina: Pick up from our meeting point in Taormina, Porta Catania - Etna Trekking Half Day
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Half day excursion
Duration: 4 hours
Departure from Trecastagni - Etna Trekking HD from Taormina
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Duration: 5 hours
Transfer from Taormina: Pick up and dropoff from our meeting point in Taormina, Porta Catania - Etna Trekking Full Day Private
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Full day excursion: Medium/high difficulty itineraries
Duration: 7 hours
Departure from Trecastagni - Etna Trekking FD from Catania
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Duration: 7 hours
Transfer from Catania: Transfer from our meeting point in Catania included or from another location if available - Etna Trekking HD from Catania
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Duration: 5 hours
Transfer from Catania: Pick up and drop off from our meeting point in Catania or other location if available
Etna Trekking Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Maximum altitude reachable around 2200 metres
- For Full Day: trekking about 6 hours + visit to the cave
- For Half Day: trekking about 3 hours + tasting of typical products
- Free parking and transfer with 4×4 vehicles to Etna from our MontataGrande Meeting Point
Not Included
- Trekking equipment rental (shoes, jackets, poles, baby trekking backpack) available for hire
- Transfer from Catania and its province (+ 15 € / person) – Taormina and Giardini Naxos (30 € / person min 3 pax).
- Lunch or anything that is not included in the program
- Any tickets for cable car/4×4 bus
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by EtnaExcursion.it.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 50 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Present the voucher (digital or paper) to the guide at the meeting point
