Overview
This excursion includes an itinerary in stages to let you know and appreciate places of particular natural value within the reserve of the Etna Park up to an altitude of about 2000 meters. Thanks to the experience of our staff, on board of 4x4 vehicles you will live an interesting and at the same time fun experience.
Starting from the lava flows that threatened entire villages, we will visit the extinct craters and the viewpoint of the majestic Valle del Bove. We will descend into the meanders of the volcano visiting a lava flow cave (lava tube) equipped with a helmet and speleologist lights. The tour will end with a tasting of Sicilian specialties.
IMPORTANT NOTES: If you have a car we recommend that you reach our meeting point in Trecastagni in MontataGrande.
LANGUAGE: During the high season there may be overbooking of reservations for one language. In this case, a tour leader speaking the selected language will be guaranteed in the scheduled stages of the tour.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Tasting of typical Etna products on the farm
In-vehicle air conditioning
Italian / English speaking driver. Tour leader in the language requested in the stages of the tour.
Free parking and transfer with 4x4 vehicles to Etna from our MontataGrande Meeting Point
Private transportation
Rental of closed or trekking shoes (compulsory). Available for hire.
Lunch or anything that is not included in the program
Transfer from Catania and its province (+ 15 € / person) - Taormina and Giardini Naxos (30 € / person min 3 pax).
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
At our Meeting point we offer free parking, bathrooms, shoe and jacket rental, rural experiences, coffee & more. If you DO NOT HAVE A VEHICLE you can ask our secretariat for a transfer from Catania and its province (from € 15 / person) or Taormina-Giardini Naxos (from € 30 / person, min.3 pax).
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Mount Etna
4 hours
The tour winds through the visit of different attractions (at least 4): the ancient and recent lava flows; the Valle del Bove; the visit of a volcanic cave with lights and helmets; walk on the side craters at about 2000 meters.
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Valle Del Bove
30 min
Panoramic stop in the spectacular Valle del Bove, a natural amphitheater created by the collapse of the ancient eruptive centers of Etna. This stage may not be carried out starting from Taormina. Alternatively, you can reach the ski resort of Piano Provenzana destroyed by the 2002 eruption.
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Grotta dei Tre Livelli
30 min
Visit this or a similar cave with lights and speleologist helmet to understand the fascinating phenomenon of the formation of lava tubes. The guides will assist you in this fascinating natural place to descend into the meanders of the volcano.
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MontataGrande - AgricolTour & Gusteria dell’Etna
30 min
Tasting all'agricoltour MontataGrande with tasting of Etna and Sicilian specialties (wine, liqueurs, oil, honey from Zafferana, sweet creams, salty pesto, pistachio from Bronte, etc). This stage takes place with certainty only from the meeting points of Catania or MontataGrande, subject to availability of the location.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Closed tennis or trekking shoes compulsory. No sandals!
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Etna Tour in 4x4
Can I cancel Etna Tour in 4x4 for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5 hours.
What's included?
- Tasting of typical Etna products on the farm
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Italian / English speaking driver. Tour leader in the language requested in the stages of the tour.
- Free parking and transfer with 4x4 vehicles to Etna from our MontataGrande Meeting Point
What's not included?
- Private transportation
- Rental of closed or trekking shoes (compulsory). Available for hire.
- Lunch or anything that is not included in the program
- Transfer from Catania and its province (+ 15 € / person) - Taormina and Giardini Naxos (30 € / person min 3 pax).
Which places does it visit?
It visits Mount Etna, Valle Del Bove, Grotta dei Tre Livelli, MontataGrande - AgricolTour & Gusteria dell’Etna.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Italian, French, Spanish.
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