Summit Etna North 3380mt: 4x4 and trekking
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Overview
Departures begin from Piano Provenzana on Etna’s wild, less-touristic north slope, where group sizes are smaller for a more intimate experience. Off-road vehicles follow a panoramic track across ancient craters and recent lava flows up to 2,825 m. From there, a 500 m uphill hike winds through volcanic bombs and scoria to the Central Crater at 3,380 m. At the summit, admire the immense, unique volcanic landscape and the sweeping views from the “roof of Sicily” (visibility varies with weather and volcanic activity). The descent retraces the route, ending with an easy walk down soft scoria channels back to 2,825 m, where 4×4 vehicles return you to Piano Provenzana.
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Summit Etna North 3380mt: 4x4 and trekking
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$77.16
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Accident insurance
- Protective helmets
- Trekking shoes, trekking poles, socks, protective helmets, backpack, jackets
- Authorized Volcanological Guide
What's not Included
- Off road vehicle (from 1800mt to 2825mt round trip): 60 Euro per person to be paid on the spot
- K-way (rain jacket), hat and gloves (during autumn, winter and spring)
- Parking ticket (€5 for the entire day on weekdays and €8 on Sundays and public holidays.)
- Transport service from your accomodation
- Lunch
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- For the success of the excursion and for its correct carrying out, it’s good to know perfectly your health conditions and, if necessary, let the Guides know about them, in order to reduce the occurrence of any problem and to avoid any risks.
- We recommend not to use contact lenses, because of the exhaled volcanic gases and of ash. This last one could easily cause problems, if pushed.
- This type of itinerary, in relation to the type, is suited to people in good physical health, not suffering from particular disease (it is strongly discouraged to those who suffer from cardio-vascular problems, breathing problems or hypertension).
- The excursion is not suited for children under 12 years old
- The excursion will be carried out according to the limits laid down by the ordinance in force.
- The excursion could be subjected to variations at the discretion of the Guides, or it could be interrupted in case of changes of the environmental, climatic or volcanic conditions, so as to undermine the safety of the entire group.
- It is required also to be careful, since it is volcanic soil, often inconsistent and unstable.
- The excursion requires a good preparation on a physical level. Because of it results to be a high height path, it would be easy to experience symptoms of fatigue.
- Trekking is not recommended for those who does not do physical activity regularly.
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