Etna excursion to 3000 mt. with cable and jeep 4x4 Etna excursion to the summit area with cable and jeep 4x4
ID: GYG747255-1208069
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Explore and discover all the main interesting points of the highest active volcano in Europe such as lava flows, craters, lava tunnel and an amazing panoramic view of the sicilian coast
The itinerary that we propose will allow you, in a scenario that has no equal, to visit the most evocative places that have seen the South-East Crater, the youngest but the most active of the four summit craters of Etna, protagonist in the recent months.
Rally at 9:15 a.m. at the meeting point situated next "La Baita 3L ski lab" at 1.900 meters a.s.l., where it will be our guide.
Processing of formalities.
Departure at 10:15 a.m.
The excursion includes the ascent by cable car as far as 2.500 meters a.s.l. and by 4X4 minibus up to 2750 meters a.s.l., where, accompanied with our guide, you will reach about 3.000 meters a.s.l.
From this altitude you can admire a view of the impressive summit craters of Etna in all their grandeur (Central Crater divided in Bocca Nuova and Voragine - South-East Crater - North-East Crater) and the craters of the most recent eruptions of the volcano, and also cross a lava flow tunnel of about 200 meters.
After the visit at the summit area and in particular at the places of the recent eruption of the South-East Crater, you will continue the descent on foot,
over which you will cross the places of the other recent eruptions and also Valle del Bove in which you'll admire a panoramic view of the Ionian coast (eolian islands and Calabria).
Return to the starting point by 4X4 minibus and cable car.
This excursion takes about 4 hours round-trip
Highlights
- Admire all the main interesting points of the volcano with an expert guide
- Walk through a lava flow tunnel
- Enjoy an amazing panoramic view over the ionian coast
- Reach the summit area to admire the active craters of the volcano
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Cable car and jeep 4x4 tickets are paid on site for 78Є per person
Find our mobile office "Etna Touring" near the service center
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.