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A rich half-day morning tour on-board of a safe and comfortable all-terrains 4x4 Jeep, tailored to gratify all those who are interested in the exploration of Mount Etna with the aid of an inter-active approach. Enjoy the enchanting snowy scenarios and spectacular contrast of pastel colours enlivened by the winter sunlight.
- Pick-up from your holiday residence
- A brief but informative e revealing visit to a Volcanologic Museum in Nicolosi will follow, which will offer the chance of learning about the morphology and the characteristics of the volcanic environment that will be visited soon afterwards, with the aid of interactive media.
- Start in earnest of the ascent towards the highest reachable part of Mount Etna, during which it will be possible to observe the past lava relics of a massive lava flow that, as a result of the 1991 – 1993 eruption, overflew the ‘Calanna’ valley and threatened to destroy the dwellings of the town of Zafferana Etnea.
- Intriguing and stimulating walk or ‘Ciaspolata’ (basically snowshoeing )depending on presence or absence of snow, during which it is possible to come across and observe ancient and recently-formed craters and other fascinating volcanic features unique to the place all the while breathing the purest, crystal-clear air and observing the whole Ionic coastline from above.
- And finally, a pleasurable interlude, during the descent, at a family-run delicatessen, which includes a honey-extraction facility, for a chance to sample a varied and delicious selection of wines, extra-virgin olive oils, pickled olives and artichokes, sauces and many other products typical of the Etna area.
- Return and drop-off to your accommodation.
Adults: € 49 - Children and Under 24: €39
From 8:30 to 14:00
The activities are intended for all members of EtnaSicilyTouring. Membership, insurance are all included in the prices shown above; thus membership is automatically acquired
INFO
- JEEP 4X4 - 7 TO 9 SITS
- TOTAL ON BOARD: Crew: 1 (Our driver/guiding excursionist) Members: 6 to 8 (depending on vehicle)
- Personalised excursions are available on demand
- All itineraries are available even for one person e are suitable for anyone (however, please do inform us in advance if you suffer from cardiovascular conditions or if you require special needs and/or support.
- All planned itineraries and pick-up and drop-off times may be subject to variations. However, in the event of any variations EtnaSicilyTouring staff will notify all tour participants in advance.
THE PRICE QUOTA INCLUDES:
- Membership card and insurance;
- Entrance to museum (when in program);
- Pick-up and Drop-off;
- The taste of many products typical of the Etna area.
THE PRICE QUOTA DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Anything not specified in the “The price quota include” section above.
SPECIAL DISCOUNTS (NOT AVAILABLE DURING FESTIVE DAYS)
- Family discount (4 to 5 people) – 5%
- Group discounts (6 or more people) – 10%
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