Tour description
“GOOD TO SEE MUST WALK”, full day guided tour by jeep 4×4 ( or minivan) and hiking off the tourist paths.
In this excursion,off the tourist paths, we can admire the greatest naturalistic attractions of the Etna volcano.
From the summit craters to the latest eruptions.
Pick up 08:30– drop off 16:00
Passing off road through trazzere, where we can see two lava flows (1750/1792).
Guided equipped with helmets and flashlights in one of the lava caves. (in case of high tremors or eruption, the visit cannot be carried out).
Begin the hike duration return three hours and a half or so, difficulty: medium / easy. During hiking you can watch over the exclusive fauna and flora Etna, the crater of the southeast and the magical valley of the ox, the ancient caldera formed about 64,000 years ago by the collapse of the two largest eruptive centers .
Stop for lunch break, with a beautiful view of east cost. ( All participants can buy a very good samdwich with local product, in the last meeting point, before the hiking).
Last visit silvestri craters and lava flows of the eruption of 2001/2003 and you can drink a good coffee, in one of bars present, observing the city of Catania (2000 slm).
Contributors
Specialized guides (geologists and naturalists), but mostly fans.
Languages
English and Italian
Our vehicles
minivan or jeep 8 seats + driver
Equipment required
Sun cream protection,socks and comfortable clothes. We will bring for you: shoes, sticks and extra jackets.
Itinerary changes
Our liable for any climatic conditions can alter your route.