Etna Sud: Trekking at High Altitude
ID: GYG546561-942769
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Country: Italy
Country: Italy
Duration: 04:00 hours
Description
Welcome to an unforgettable tour on Mt. Etna! You'll meet our volcanological guide at the quaint bar of the Rifugio Sapienza, located 1,900 meters above sea level. After a quick briefing, you'll start
You'll take the cable car that will lift you up to an altitude of 2,500 meters. From there, your adventure to discover the crater of the epic 2001 eruption will begin. You'll feel as if you've landed on the moon, surrounded by a surreal landscape.
You'll reach the Bove Valley Lookout at 2,750 meters and from here, you'll take in spectacular views of Taormina and Syracuse, as well as carefully scrutinize the Crateri Sommitali, where magma is constantly bubbling. You'll then head toward the mysterious crater depression called Cisternazza.
After such an extraordinary experience, you'll return to an elevation of 2,500 meters to take the cable car worthily exhausted but with a rich collection of extraordinary memories. The uphill trek will take about 2 hours, while the descent will be another adventure of about 1 1/2 hours.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore Etna in all its volcanic splendor.
You'll take the cable car that will lift you up to an altitude of 2,500 meters. From there, your adventure to discover the crater of the epic 2001 eruption will begin. You'll feel as if you've landed on the moon, surrounded by a surreal landscape.
You'll reach the Bove Valley Lookout at 2,750 meters and from here, you'll take in spectacular views of Taormina and Syracuse, as well as carefully scrutinize the Crateri Sommitali, where magma is constantly bubbling. You'll then head toward the mysterious crater depression called Cisternazza.
After such an extraordinary experience, you'll return to an elevation of 2,500 meters to take the cable car worthily exhausted but with a rich collection of extraordinary memories. The uphill trek will take about 2 hours, while the descent will be another adventure of about 1 1/2 hours.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore Etna in all its volcanic splendor.
Highlights
- Get ready for an adventurous experience on Europe's highest active volcano
- Climb to 2,500 meters and walk among the traces of the 2001 eruption
- Reach the Bove Valley Lookout at 2,750 meters
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Not suitable for children under 7 years old
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the start time
The feasibility and progress of the tour-as described-are subject to the weather conditions on the volcano
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the start time
The feasibility and progress of the tour-as described-are subject to the weather conditions on the volcano
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
