Etna's Hidden Gems - Trek Valle Bove & Lava Tunnel with Gear

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Sicily, Italy

6 to 7 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Venture off the tourist track during this full-day private hiking tour of Mount Etna, Europe's largest volcano. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site's moonlike landscape as you are led by knowledgeable guides across deserts of black sand, ancient lava flows, and wooded areas, including the Valle del Bove and the Silvestri Craters. You’ll even get a chance to enter lava tubes, equipped with helmets and headlights.

A full-day private Mt. Etna trekking tour and lava tuba exploration
Relax with round-trip transfers from a central meeting point in Catania
Helmets, flashlights, walking sticks, and warm outerwear are provided
Trek for 3-3.5 hours and gain an elevation of 350 meters (1150 feet)

What's Included

Helmet and flashlights - Sticks - Jackets - Sweaters
Private transportation

Lunch
Bottled water

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via Alcalà, 13/15, 95129 Catania CT, Italy
Il punto d'incontro è davanti al McDonald's di Piazza Borsellino a Catania

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Mount Etna

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Valle Del Bove

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.9

based on 99 reviews

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Great trip!

Dimitrios_A, May 2022

The guides were very engaged and brought the journey to life. They were also very knowledgeable about the mountain and volcanic events which made the excursion very immersive!