ETNA North and its many marvels

ETNA EXCURSIONS

Excursion to the Northern Slope of Mount Etna
and the 2002 Eruptive Craters (SHORT TREK)

*** Adventure
*** Educational value

Excursion: Northern slope of Mount Etna and its many marvels
Type: Trekking (SHORT TREK)- Private Tour with escort
Duration: Half Day (4.30 hours long)
When: All Year Around
Discount: 30% discount for children under 10 years.

Itinerary:

Aerial view of the 2002 eruptive fracture

Grotta Dei Lamponi (lava tunnel)

This excursion will last about 4 hours, including a 3 hours long trek that will permit you to visit some of the most amazing geological attractions in the area. The visited places are among the most beautiful and characteristic of the Etna Volcano. The itinerary starts at the Piano Provenzana area at the base of the mountain, a place that was totally covered with the lava flow from the eruptive fracture in 2002. We'll explore this area, also visiting the eruptive vents dating back to the 1923 eruption and Etna’s most prominent volcanic cone, Mount Nero. On our way back, we will marvel at more spectacular Etna landscape as we follow the forest track passing the handsome pinegrove ‘Pineta Ragabo’.

Timpa Rossa mountain refuge

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.

Geological and Nature Highlights:
Lava trees, Hornitos, 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 banks

Itinerary details

Tipology:	Geological Trekking
Difficulty:	Average
Duration:	7 hours
Distance:	11 Km
Gradient:	400 m (descent)

RATES

Price Includes:

Tour escorted by a qualified geologist/volcanologist from the VolcanoTrek Team and local tour guide
Equipment necessary for cave excursion (safety helmet + electric head light)
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or at any other location.
Food and drinks (Lunch Break), please let us know your diet (vegetarian..)
Complimentary information booklet and CD
Full accommodation search assistance

Pricing Policy:

30% discount for children under 10 years.
Prices are in Euro and are subject to change.

RATES for individuals and small groups (private escorted tour) 30% discount for children under 10 years.

Persons	1 person	2 persons	3 persons	4 persons	5 - 8 persons
Price per Person	Eur 165	Eur 105	Eur 75	Eur 69	Eur 59


GROUP RATES and T.O.
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ADDITIONAL INFO

Tour is operated in English. For other languages, please contact us.
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).
All participants must be in good health (no asthma, no respitory disorders, no heart problems, no blood pressure problems).
Period: Excursions are scheduled throughout the entire year (in winter, snow shoes may be required -> Equipment Hire

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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