Italy · Geological Wonders

ETNA NORTH BASIC TOUR 2.000 mt

8 Hours Round trip from IT Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the north side of Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano
02 Travel by Gran Turismo bus with a local multilingual guide
03 Enjoy historical, geological and volcanological commentary during the journey
04 See changing landscapes including citrus groves, vineyards, chestnut groves and pine forests
05 Spend free time exploring Piano Provenzana at around 1,900 metres
06 Optional higher-altitude ascent available, subject to volcanic conditions and authority approval
07 Return transport from designated meeting points included

Discover the north side of Mount Etna on this guided excursion to Europe’s highest active volcano. Travel by Gran Turismo bus with a local multilingual guide and enjoy an informative journey through changing landscapes of citrus groves, vineyards, chestnut woods and pine forests as you make your way up the mountain.

On arrival at Piano Provenzana at around 1,900 metres, you’ll have free time to explore the area independently on a soft trek and take in the dramatic volcanic scenery. There is also the possibility of ascending higher toward the summit area, subject to the authorities’ daily regulations and at an additional cost payable on site.

This experience is a great choice for travellers who want to experience Etna’s unique geology and alpine landscapes in a single day, with return transport from Taormina included.

Discover the north side of Mount Etna on this guided excursion to Europe’s highest active volcano.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Mount Etna, Taormina

Languages English, French, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Itinerary

This half-day tour will allow you to discover the highest active volcano in Europe: Etna with its 3350 m. .

Transport by Gran Turismo Bus with local multilingual guide.

During the journey, lasting about an hour, the guide will entertain you with an in-depth historical - geological and volcanological explanation of Etna and you will be able to admire different types of vegetation such as: citrus groves, vineyards, chestnut groves and pine forests.

Arrival at an altitude of 1,900 metres. You will have approximately two and a half hours available in which you can explore the surroundings independently with a soft trek. There are restaurants and bars in the area.

Possibility of reaching the maximum altitude allowed by the competent authorities (*) in the summit area, currently set at 2,750 metres,

Ticket price not included, to be paid on site at the Etna ticket offices.

(*) Ascensions to the authorized crater area of Etna are always escorted by Guides of the Italian Alpine Club, responsible for the safety of travelers and subject to the decisions of the authorities in relation to the daily changes in volcanic activity which affect the reachable altitude.

Return to Taormina in the early afternoon.

Notes: We recommend that you bring appropriate clothing and shoes with you

The route