Mount Etna Half day Jeep 4x4 Tour from Catania or Taormina
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
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Stop At: Mount Etna, 95030 Catania, Sicily Italy
Ready for a completely different kind of off-road Jeep tour adventure? Discover one of the most active volcanoes in the world with our Etna Jeep Tour. We will pick you up at your accommodation with one of our off-road vehicles (including the popular Land Rover 110) and heading in the direction of the volcano.
We are passing idyllic Sicilian villages and some of Sicily’s most famous wine-growing regions and whilst gaining altitude, you will learn a lot about the country, the population and their culture. You will certainly remember the impressive play of colours of the black lava and the extraordinary vegetation on Mount Etna. As we pass by the lava flows of recent years, we will see centuries-old forests and we will stop at some of the most beautiful places on Mount Etna. During an easy hike of approx. 45 min. on the craters in the surrounding, you will see the unique landscape with the old and new lava.
Of course, a competent English-speaking guide will accompany you during this guided trip on Mount Etna and you will learn a lot about the history of the volcano with its myths and the current situation there. You will continue the adventurous jeep tour on an off-road track through the pine forests and you will get further insight into the unique and diverse flora and fauna which inhabits the lava rocks.
Like the speleologists, you will be equipped with helmets and flashlights to explore one of the famous lava caves on foot with your guide. These caves were created by a lava flow and they still have special properties. Centuries ago, residents close to Mount Etna used these caves for the ice production.
As the last stop of the half-day tour we will drive to the hardened lava flows, which destroyed the local ski lift during the last big eruption.
Duration: 5 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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A great day out for all ages - unique experience & landscapes with knowledgeable & friendly guides. The lava caves were fascinating.
A great day out for all ages - unique experience & landscapes with knowledgeable & friendly guides. The lava caves were fascinating.While stunning Etna is definitely the star of the show, co-star is the entertaining and knowledgeable tour guide Francesco, whose love for the mountain shines through. A very memorable day.
While stunning Etna is definitely the star of the show, co-star is the entertaining and knowledgeable tour guide Francesco, whose love for the mountain shines through. A very memorable day.It was very interesting we saw everything. Our driver Antonio is a great man. Keep an eye on everything. He helped a lot to my children and the granparents. Professional program! Try to find a sunny day when u will go to Etna!
It was very interesting we saw everything. Our driver Antonio is a great man. Keep an eye on everything. He helped a lot to my children and the granparents. Professional program! Try to find a sunny day when u will go to Etna!Very nice and worthwile trip in the volcanic world of Etna with very competent and enthousiastic guides and drivers. We visited a lava cave and the various side craters which originated from previous eruptions such as the big one in 2002. A walk around those craters revealed a stunning world of p...
Very nice and worthwile trip in the volcanic world of Etna with very competent and enthousiastic guides and drivers. We visited a lava cave and the various side craters which originated from previous eruptions such as the big one in 2002. A walk around those craters revealed a stunning world of plants and fascinating landscapes.The hike was as described in the promotion and the guide was fluent in English and good with sharing interesting information about Etna and eruptions.
The hike was as described in the promotion and the guide was fluent in English and good with sharing interesting information about Etna and eruptions.This was a great experience, and it was all very well organized. I was in the Italian group with Davide. He is a very knowledgable guide who made sure we were safe and did not fall down. :) Pick-up and drop- off at the agriturismo went well. The Etna is a must-see when you're in the area!
This was a great experience, and it was all very well organized. I was in the Italian group with Davide. He is a very knowledgable guide who made sure we were safe and did not fall down. :) Pick-up and drop- off at the agriturismo went well. The Etna is a must-see when you're in the area!