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A restaurant setting with a wooden table, wine glasses, and a person serving food. 2
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By Kemedia

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 416 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • See some volcanic Craters on Mount Etna
    • Go for a nature walk in Parco dell'Etna or the cable car to get scenic views
    • Explore a lava cave
    • Sample typical produce at an organic farm
    • Walk along the Alcantara river's edges

Activity location

    • Catania
    • Catania, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Catania
    • Catania, Sicilia, Italy

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Round-trip transportation by shuttle bus from your accommodation or nearby
  • Inclusions
    Pick-up is available from the city center
  • Inclusions
    Multilingual guide
  • Inclusions
    Trekking shoes upon request (in the notes of booking or by the day before the excursion. Requests received after may not be fulfilled due to organizational constraints)
  • Inclusions
    Kit to visit the lava cave
  • Inclusions
    Tastings at an organic farm (honey, olive oil, etc.)
  • Exclusions
    Extra activities as High altitude (to be paid on the spot)
  • Exclusions
    Meals

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Pets
    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

  • Benefit from pick-up at your accommodation in Catania and journey by van to Rifugio Sapienza area on the slopes of Mount Etna. Visit the sites of recent volcanic eruptions and extinct craters.

    Choose from different options:

    • Trek the nature paths of the park. Walk along one of Mount Etna’s scenic trails, where black lava fields, ancient craters, and resilient vegetation create a striking harmony. Feel the invigorating energy of nature and a deep sense of calm as you breathe the air of this majestic active volcano.
    • Personalize your experience with optional upgrades available for an additional fee. Take the cable car and 4WD bus up to 2,900 meters, or choose an extra activity such as cycling or a quad bike adventure.

    Before moving towards the Alcantara river, look inside a lava cave using helmets and torches.

    Sample the local produce at an organic farm.

    Get stunning views of the Alcantara River. Walk the small paths past cultivated fields to see the natural pools of Gurne dell'Alcantara and the ruins of Francavilla Castle. Admire the basalt columns and lava formations of the gorge.

    Return to the accommodation

Location

Activity location

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    • Catania
    • Catania, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Catania
    • Catania, Sicilia, Italy