A direct excursion to Mount Etna, Europe’s highest volcano at 3,350 metres, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013.
Departure by coach with a tour leader, arriving at the Etna station at 1,900 metres.
Stop and free time available for a gentle hike at your own pace, visiting the most recent lava flows and the now-extinct Silvestri craters.
Optional ascent by cable car to 2,500 metres, followed by a journey in powerful off-road vehicles (4×4 buses) to the highest permitted altitude, accompanied by authorised mountain guides from the CAI (Italian Alpine Club).
Stop to admire the activity of the summit craters from a safe area.
Warm clothing and suitable footwear are recommended. The tour will continue with a journey through the flavours and typical local produce, followed by a visit to the Alcantara Gorges, one of the most important natural sites in Sicily.
Etna 3000: Transfer by coach to Rifugio Sapienza at an altitude of 1,900 metres; from there, guests can take the cable car service to reach an altitude of 2,500 metres, then board a 4×4 vehicle to reach the maximum permitted altitude, followed by a gentle hike accompanied by an authorised CAI (Italian Alpine Club) mountain guide, lasting approximately 30–40 minutes. Total duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes.
PRICES:
Adults from €125.00
Children (4–10 years) €95.00
Difficulty level: Medium – Easy
