Catania: Mount Etna Trekking Tour Beyond the Tourist Trails

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Catania: Mount Etna Trekking Tour Beyond the Tourist Trails

About This Experience

A 7-hour guided trek from Catania's city centre past the Silvestri Craters to about 2,400 m on the Valle del Bove rim, with a lava cave, trekking shoes, poles and jackets included.

The sections below quote the operator's own listing. Where it says "we" or "us", that is the operator, so send questions such as dietary needs to them through your booking.

In the Operator's Own Words

Trek Mount Etna with an expert naturalist guide
See Silvestri Craters and dramatic recent lava flows
Admire Valle del Bove and sweeping Ionian coast views
Venture inside a fascinating lava cave
Enjoy a fun descent on soft volcanic sand

What's Included

✓ Pickup and drop-off in the Catania city center and Trecastagni
✓ Hike of Mount Etna
✓ Naturalistic guide
✓ Extra warm jacket
✓ Rain jacket
✓ Trekking sticks and shoes

Not Included

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup

Good to Know

Our experience has an active altitude difference of approximately 550 meters.
All participants can buy a locally-prepared sandwich before the hiking.
In the case of high tremors and eruptions, a visit to the cave is not possible (even if the eruption has finished).
In the winter season, the hiking route may change due to snow.
Participants can come with their own car and they can only participate in the Hike.
All participants must to read the description and itinerary.
Participants must bring only equipment useful for the excursion and avoid objects such as computers, laptops etc.
Are you solo traveller? Please you contact us before booking, the experience starts with 2 participants minimum.