ETNA LAVA TREK
Special Eruption

An explosive tour, lasting about 6 hours, will make you admire the eruption of Etna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in a more intimate and exclusive way surrounded by a primordial scenery. A wild experience that takes place on foot therefore recommended for hikers or sporty people who usually walk in the mountains and in excellent health. The day includes an excursion that will lead us in front of the eruptive theater, respecting the ordinances in force. The Etna Lava Trek Special Eruption is an unmissable and not always achievable tour and lends itself very well to those who want to experience the magic of the volcano by observing the eruption more closely, walking on foot in an active volcanic environment feeling the energy of the volcano under their feet.

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Points of interest  

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• Eruption of Europe's highest active volcano

• Trekking of about 6 hours 

•  Unique experience, mitigating risks

• High-altitude walk and breathtaking landscapes

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Duration: About 6 hours

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Period: Based on the eruptive period  

                                             

Schedule: to be agreed

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Where:  Etna South with appointment at the Sapienza Refuge/Piano Vetore

          Etna Noth  with appointment at the Citelli Refuge/Piano Provenzana

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Difficulties: Medium (variable each individual eruption)

 

Requirements: Suitable for hikers or sports people who usually walk in the mountains and in excellent health.

 

Group Tour min 4 people

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Price 

69€ per person

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Includes: trekking shoes, sticks, RC insurance, helmet and flashlight, hygiene cap.

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Reservation: Send a message on whatsapp or call +39 378 086 1560 (Fabrizio)

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Required equipment: sportswear suitable for high altitude and bivouac, long trousers, backpack 30 litres, fleece, neck warmer, powerbank, gloves, k-way, sunglasses, sunscreen, water, packed dinner/lunch, hat.

 

Program*

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With the meeting at a point to be agreed with the guide (transfer NOT included, possible Pick up at the accommodation with car / jeep possibly to be organized), the tour begins that will make you fall in love with the erupting Etna.

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The first step is the heart of our tour, which is the guided excursion to the eruptive theater. Starting from the car park, the uphill excursion will begin that will lead us to the eruptive scenario of Etna, an approach that will be made according to the ordinances in force and common sense. During the excursion the guide will introduce you to the geological, floristic and faunal characteristics of our volcano and you will be able to admire unique landscapes in the world with a splendid panoramic view of the entire Ionian and Tyrrhenian Seas, as well as the summit area of the volcano

 

The second step after having eaten the snack/packed lunch and after the stop, the trek will resume to return to the starting point with an alternative route if possible made to the outward journey.

 

*The program may be subject to change at the discretion of the guide, depending on weather conditions or volcanic activity.