through which it exerts persistent fumarolic activity of Etna and at intervals more or less regular events are home to various types of explosives and energy as: strombolian activity, lava fountains, ejecting duct obstruction, etc. phreatic activity. , which constantly change the morphology.

Etna Excursion Program

• Pick-up and Drop-off at the accommodation. This tour will start from Etna Catania and neighborhood.
• Arrival at Rifugio Sapenza 1900mt.
• Ascent with the means of the cable car up to 2900 m above sea level (Tower of the Philosopher)
• Continue on foot to the crater formed during the 2001 eruption.
• Climbing the slopes of the Etna volcano observe the different fronts of lava flows Ancient (eruptions of 1991/93).
• Exploration of a spectacular grotto of lava flow. (Helmets and torches necessary excursion into the cave will be supplied by us).
• During the tour we will make a nice stop in the laboratory extraction of honey, where you will stop for a tasting of typical products of Etna, such as oil and wine.
• Return and drop-off at the accommodation (Catania & hinterland).

Price Euro 39 per person, min. 3 people

Price Euro 60 per person, min. 2 people

Excursion available every day. Excursion duration 6 hours.

In the winter time and / or in adverse weather conditions, the Company Etna cableway reserves the right to cancel all or part of the hike to the summit shares. The tour will be made at lower altitudes.

To learn about the terms and conditions of booking and refund, click here. If you have questions or need clarification on the tour schedule, see our page of questions and answers FAQprima book, or send an email from this page.

COST

The costs are per person, departing from Catania from 1 January to 31 December
The price includes: Transfer Service A / R; Nature guide.
Promo family and conventions, discount 30% boys and children
L 'arrival at Rifugio Sapienza provides one of the following options to reach the summits of Mount Etna:

Supplements to be paid to the cable car

• - Excursion Etna up to 2500 meters by cable car (€ 30 per person adult) (5 to 12 years eruo 20 per person)
• - Excursion Etna up to 3000 meters by cable car + jeep + mountain guide (€ 62 per person) (5 to 12 years € 40 per person)
• - Possibility rent hiking shoes and equipment at high altitude

Supplements

Surcharges Imposed by the crew, for pick-up and drop-off outside Catania (to be divided by the number of passengers, and the crew picked up in the following locations):

TAORMINA + € 100
SIGONELLA & MOTTA SANT’ANASTASIA: + € 30
COSTA SARACENA: + € 80
SIRACUSA: + € 150
SANTA VENERINA: + € 15
RIPOSTO, GIARRE & MASCALI: + € 40
LINGUAGLOSSA: + € 60
MESSINA: + € 180

The activities are addressed to members of Excursions in Sicily and the cost of the membership fee also includes in addition to the insurance premium.

Information Etna excursion

Deposit to confirm the booking
Departure time: 8:30
Duration: 5-6 hours
Pick-up at your facility: Yes
Lunch: No
Wine tasting: Yes
Dinner: No
Difficulty: Easy
Activity: cars, 4 × 4 off-road vehicles and / or Minivan