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Half or full day trekking on Etna with private guide

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3 to 7 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Trekking is the most recommended activity for those who love nature and want to get DA know the Etna park more closely and intimately. Our guides will accompany you to discover the less touristy places and the most fascinating views of the UNESCO World Heritage volcano. You will discover that Etna is not just lava and eruptions. Walking in this territory will be a reward for your senses: the view, with the grandiose views. Smell, with the scents of forests and endemic plants. Hearing, with the sound of footsteps or roars, if the volcano is erupting. Half-day itineraries (suitable for healthy people) or full-day itineraries (experts only).

IMPORTANT NOTES: our meeting point in Trecastagni a MontataGrande accessible by car.

You can request a pick-up DA Catania or other countries.
SHUTTLE SERVICE - SERVICE COSTS
Up to 4 pax : 80€ in total, DA divided among participants.
DA 5 to 8 pax : 20€ per person.
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What's Included

  • For Half Day: trekking about 5 hours
  • For Full Day: trekking about 8 hours + visit volcanic cave
  • Authorized Volcanological Guide or Qualified Naturalistic Guide
  • Trekking equipment rental (shoes, jackets, poles, baby trekking backpack) available for hire
  • Transfer an DAta and back Catania, Piazza Cavour (from 20€/person). Subject to availability
  • Lunch or anything that is not included in the program
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Generally if participants have their own car they can reach, at no extra cost, a convenient free parking at our meeting point - starting point. If guests do not have a car we can arrange a pick up from a meeting point. Roundtrip pick-up service costs: DA Catania DA 1 to 4 people : 80€ DA 1 to 4 people. DA 5 to 8 people: 20€ per person. DA Acireale/Giarre DA 1 to 4 people: 100€. DA 5 to 8 people: 25€ per person. DA Giardini Naxos/Taormina. DA 1 to 4 people : 160/180€ DA 5 to 8 people : 200/220€.

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Mount Etna

Etna, in addition to being one of the most active volcanoes in the world, is certainly also one of the most fascinating. Inevitable it is the subject of numerous stories and curiosities. Its geographical position in the center of the Mediterranean Sea, with the sea just a short distance away, creates ideal conditions for developing an incredible diversity of landscapes. Anyone who imagines the volcano as a wasteland consisting only of bare and raw volcanic rock is wrong. The Etnean territory extends from sea level up to 3329 meters, an absolutely variable altitude based on the eruptive activities! This great altitudinal difference in a relatively small space has created a unique ecosystem, within which man for millennia has learned to live together in very particular conditions, always defining it with multiple names, among which A 'prevails in the local meaning. Muntagna.
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4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Valle Del Bove

Based on favorable weather conditions, the itinerary for the Etna Trekking excursion often includes a visit to the Valle del Bove, a magnificent natural amphitheater created by the collapse of multiple volcanic structures of the past. Here the panorama is surreal.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

MontataGrande - AgricolTour & Gusteria dell’Etna

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).
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Half or full day trekking on Etna with private guide?

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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  • For Half Day: trekking about 5 hours
  • For Full Day: trekking about 8 hours + visit volcanic cave
  • Authorized Volcanological Guide or Qualified Naturalistic Guide
  • Trekking equipment rental (shoes, jackets, poles, baby trekking backpack) available for hire
  • Transfer an DAta and back Catania, Piazza Cavour (from 20€/person). Subject to availability
  • Lunch or anything that is not included in the program

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Operated by a business

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