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

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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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Geographic coordinates 37.503780364990234,15.09548282623291 We will meet at P.za dei Martiri, 19 - Right in front of the Kilogrammo restaurant We have our white flag with our logo (red colour). IMPORTANT Customers must arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.

Language Offered

Portuguese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. 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
Duration: 180 mins
2. Rifugio Sapienza
located at 1,910 metres above sea level on the southern side of Etna, in the municipality of Nicolosi (CT).
Duration: 30 mins
3. 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
Duration: 10 mins
4. 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."
Duration: 10 mins
5. Grotta Cassone
Facoltativa
Duration: 15 mins
6. Rifugio Casa del Vescovo
Facoltativa
Duration: 15 mins
7. Grotta del Gatto
Facoltativa
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Flashlight

Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points

Car seat (infant 0-2 age rate only)

Multilingual tour guide

Helmet

Trekking shoes (upon request)

In-vehicle air conditioning

Tastings of local products

Exclusion

Anything not specified under "inclusions

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Etna & Sea Excursion

Reviews

4.6

★★★★★ ★★★★★
Based on 265 reviews

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