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*** Adventure *** Educational value

Excursion: Etna and Alcantara Gorges by 4WD vehicle
Type: Tour with escort and 4WD (Private Tours on Request)
Duration: Full Day
When: All year
Discount: 30% for children under 10years.  

Itinerary:
Alcantara river's gorges
Etna's 2002 eruption site and NE Crater in the background


An exclusive full-day excursion by 4-wheel drive to explore the volcano Mt Etna. Our knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides will take you off-road through vineyards and lava fields to show you how Sicilians have lived for generations on the slopes of Mt Etna. You will visit an old palmento (winery), explore caves and follow an old railway track. Your guides will drive you up to 2000 meters, from where you will walk across the lava flows of the 2002 eruption to experience the incredible power of nature that surrounds you.

Half-day excursion
"North Etna-Eruption 2002  (b):
departure from the  hotel or the prearranged place, moving along the motorway and the state road to Linguaglossa. Excursion tour in off-road through the woods to the lavic flows (Eruption 2002). Then, coming back with the possibility of tasting some Sicilian wines in a typical cellar. Return to the starting point at about 13,00.   

departure from the prearranged place or the hotel, moving along the motorway and the state road to Cassone resort, crossing the town of Zafferana. Start of the off-road route with stops to enjoy the enchanting view of the lavic flows.  Then, the excursion proceeds to the lavic forehead near the Sapienza shelter.Return via state road to the starting point at about 13,00.   

Bizantin church

Geological and Nature Highlights: Eruptive fracture of 2002  - vents and lava field | Eruptive fracture of 1923 | Mt. Nero volcanic cone (1646 eruption) | Timpa Rossa mountain refuge and birch wood | "Piano Dei Dammusi" mountain pass (pahoehoe lava field of 1614-24 eruption) and its lava tunnels | Grotta Dei Lamponi* (volcanic cave) |"Pineta Ragabo" pinegrove.

*Safety helmets fitted with an electric head light are provided by VolcanoTrek.

eruptive fractures, cinder cones, spattern cones, monogenic cones, volcanic bombs, pahoehoe lava (including: slabby lava, rope lava, pressure ridges, ect.), aa lava, formation of lava flow banks  

Itinerary details


Period: Excursions are scheduled throughout the entire year (in winter, snow shoes may be required ->
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RATES

RATES for ETNA By 4WD (PRIVATE TOUR) 30% discount for children under 10 years

             

Number of Persons:

1 2 3 4 5 6-8
Price per Person

195,00 Euro

130,00 Euro

115,00 Euro

105,00 Euro 95,00 Euro 85,00 Euro
 

RATES for ETNA By 4WD (You will be jointed with other persons) 30% discount for children under 10 years

   

Duration:

 Full Day
Price per Person

85,00 Euro

 

GROUP RATES (more than 8 persons and T.O.)

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Pricing Policy
:

  • 30% discount for children under 10 years.

  • Prices are in Euro and are subject to change.

Price Includes:

  • Tour escorted by a qualified geologist/volcanologist from the VolcanoTrek Team and local tour guide

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or at any other location.

  • Food and drinks (Lunch Break) with delicius sicilian food and wine (Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Nero d'Avola or Etna). Please let us know your diet (vegetarian..)

  • Equipment necessary for cave excursion (safety helmet + electric head light)

  • Complimentary information booklet and CD

  • Full accommodation search assistance  

Additional Info:

  • Tour is operated in English. For other languages, please contact us.

  •  All participants must be in good health (no asthma, no respitory disorders, no heart problems, no blood pressure problems).

  • Participants should wear trekking shoes suitable for rugged terrain, and a wind-proof jacket. A rucksack can be usefull, too.

  • This walk is graded EASY (for all ages). However, weather conditions apply (strong winds, cold and snow, even in summer).

 
PAYMENT and BOOKING Travel Voucher

To book email: info@volcanotrek.com or fill our Booking Form
T: (39) 333 2096604

For every confirmed booking you will be required to print a voucher which is presented at the destination. You will receive a link to your voucher via email once your booking is confirmed.

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