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Catania: Morning Jeep Tour of Mount Etna and Lava Flow Caves

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Catania, Italy

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Overview

After meeting your guide, you’ll board a comfortable air‑conditioned Jeep or van and begin an unforgettable journey to Mount Etna, climbing to about 2,000 meters. Along the way, your expert guide will reveal the secrets, legends, and powerful history of Europe’s most active volcano. Far from the crowded tourist spots, you’ll follow scenic trails, surrounded by unique flora and fauna, crossing ancient lava fields and monumental flows that have reshaped villages, roads, and landscapes. Equipped with helmets and torches, you’ll explore fascinating volcanic features such as Hornitos and lava flow caves, before reaching a stunning viewpoint overlooking the surreal lava desert of the Valle del Bove. To complete the experience, you’ll savor authentic local products from the Zafferana Etnea area, for a perfect taste of Sicily’s volcanic soul.

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  • Flashlight
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Car seat (infant 0-2 age rate only)
  • Anything not specified under "inclusions
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Piazza dei Martiri
2, 95131 Catania CT, Italy

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Parco dell'Etna

The excursion will start discovering old basalt lava flows, volcanic caves, secular woods and it will continue with the tastes and smell of Sicily. You will visit an area of ancient explosive activity, Hornitos, a half-volcano and a state shelter.The lunar landscape of “Bove Valley” and the black ash’s desert will make your excursion a gorgeous day. Finally a tasting of honey, wines and typical Sicilian product
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Rifugio Sapienza

located at 1,910 metres above sea level on the southern side of Etna, in the municipality of Nicolosi (CT).
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Valle Del Bove

The Valle del Bove is a large basin located on the eastern side of the volcanic edifice of Etna, within the protected area of ​​the Etna Park, in the territory of the municipality of Zafferana Etnea (CT
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oro d'Etna - Azienda Agricola Costa - Il Parco

"In Zafferana the air is good for the lips, it smells of fresh baked bread, of broom. And from up there, from the three thousand meters of Etna, Sicily is a three-pointed star in the upside-down sky of its ancient sea."
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grotta Cassone

Facoltativa
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Rifugio Casa del Vescovo

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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Grotta del Gatto

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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Catania: Morning Jeep Tour of Mount Etna and Lava Flow Caves?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Flashlight
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Car seat (infant 0-2 age rate only)
  • Helmet
  • Trekking shoes (upon request)
  • Transportation from the meeting point in Jeep/Van an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tastings of local products
  • Multilingual tour guide
  • Anything not specified under "inclusions

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  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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