Etna Off-road

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The Etna Off-Road excursion is an intense adventure on the slopes of Etna, “A Muntagna”, where you will traverse picturesque villages and ancient lava flows. You will explore dormant craters and lava flow caves in complete safety, admiring the transformation of the vegetation and the breathtaking views that only Etna can offer. A unique experience, full of adrenaline and discovery.

Duration

6 ore

Difficulty

Easy

Max Altitude

1.900 m

AVAILABLE IN FULL-DAY OR HALF DAY FORMULA

An exciting adventure on the slopes of Etna, the majestic “Muntagna”.

Our tour begins by crossing picturesque villages, ancient witnesses of the rich Sicilian traditions, immersed in the unique atmosphere of the Etna Park.

You will have the opportunity to walk along the ridge of dormant craters, unveiling the secrets of the structure and volcanic activity of Etna. Together we will discover the wonders of a lava flow cave, exploring it in total safety. We will then ascend with our off-road vehicles along the traces of ancient lava flows, reaching panoramic points from which to admire breathtaking views.

During the ascent, we will observe how the vegetation transforms with increasing altitude, transitioning from lava flows to a mosaic of biodiversity: apple orchards, cherry orchards, vineyards, hazelnut groves, forests of chestnut, oak, holm oak, juniper, turkey oak, roverella, pine, birch, beech, and much more. We will explore enchanted places like the Dagale, islands of land and vegetation that lava has miraculously spared, and Piano Provenzana, with its view of the azure Ionian Sea and the traces of the 2002 lava flow.

For those who choose the Full Day option, the day is enriched with a lunch consisting of exquisite dishes from typical Sicilian cuisine. All dishes are prepared with seasonal products from Etna, accompanied by selected Etna DOC wines. We are able, upon request, to offer various basic alternatives.

Pick-up at your accommodation.
S. Venerina
Milo
Trekking on Dormant Craters
Technical stop with panoramic view from a Refuge (optional coffee break)
Off-road through the woods to admire the old “Mareneve” road.
Stop at Piano Provenzana destroyed by the lava flow of the 2002 eruption.
Lunch at a typical refuge or Etna D.O.C. wine tasting.
Visit to a lava flow cave.
Return to the hotel.

Recommended equipment

Trekking shoes (or sneakers), layered clothing, waterproof jacket, hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

Included services

Pick-up from your accommodation, insurance, helmets (with disposable earphones), sticks (on request), torches, water, and multilingual guide, lunch in full-day formula.

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This was a fun way to spend a half-day! We were picked up at the resort we were staying at (Monaci) and drove some back roads to the north side of Etna. The landscape is amazing and our guide showed us some lava flows that were really something to be seen, as they extended way down the mountain/volcano. The bus ride to the top was interesting - wear something warm as it is quite cool at the highest point of your trip. We ended up having lunch at the area where the buses depart from - it was a good way to wrap up the trip!

Amazing!! Our guide, Marco took us in his jeep to Mt. Etna. He picked us up at our hotel and talked to us the entire drive giving us interesting information about the area!! He took us as high as he could in his hero where we transferred to the vehicles that are allowed higher and with a geological expert. Although I have to say, Marco at times gave us more information than the expert. After the incredible visit to 2900 meters, we made our way down. Marco then brought us to a beautiful place in the woods near a lava tube where there was a full picnic with wine and flowers and blankets and pillows all set up for us!! We ate, learned how to make (and eat) Granita the right way!!!

Our day out with Marco was amazing. He was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. He made the whole experience engaging and added a real personal touch that made us feel like we got something extra special. I would definitely recommend Etna Mareneve Escursioni for your tour of Etna. Completely worth it!

We had a wonderful private excursion to Mount Etna. The tour guide David was extra accommodating, was very knowledgeable with the history of our tour and extremely attentive to us. We highly recommend Mareneve if you are looking for the best tours of Mt. Etna.