Expert horseback riding day in Etna Park with lunch
Highlights
- Experience a one-day expert horse riding adventure in the Etna Park
- Ride through historic lava flows on an 18 km long trail with an equestrian guide
- Toast to this day with a lunch in a refuge with a view of the Riviera dei Ciclopi
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Full description
The Etna Parkis one of the most popular destinations, not only because it is a protected area but also because unforgettable adventures can be had there. One of them all? Our horseback riding day for experts!
Here's what's in store for you: a saddle excursion to the top of Monte Vetore, crossing lava flows and passing through the Grotta dell'Immacolata, for a total of 18 km.
You can't miss a lunch in a refuge with a view of the Riviera dei Ciplopi and the Valle del Bove!
What we will do
I will be waiting for you at the appointed location 10 minutes before the booking time. I will be there to welcome you, an equestrian guide who will accompany you in the saddle on this day of horseback riding with English riding!
After the first 15 minutes in the saddle, we will embark on a loop trail on forest paths leading to Monte Vetore. On the way, we will encounter the Grotta dell'Immacolata and cross lava flows of different dates. I will guide you, riding my trusty horse.
Finally reaching the summit of Monte Vetore, we will stop for a 3-course lunch at the refuge (included). Before retracing our steps (or our footsteps), we will admire splendid views: the Riviera dei Ciclopi, Ortigia, Mount Etna and the Valle del Bove.
We will then return to the meeting point, following different forest paths than the previous ones. We will cover approximately 18 km in 4 hours, for a total experience of 6 hours.
Who it is aimed at
The experience is suitable from the age of 16.
Horse riding experience is required to participate: knowledge of the three gaits (gait, trot, gallop) is required.
Other information
The activity is available from January to December, weather permitting.
The duration of the experience may vary depending on the number and experience level of participants (6-8 hours).
Do you have dietary requirements or preferences? Contact the organiser at the contact details given in your booking confirmation email to request a dedicated menu.
Recommended clothing
- Long trousers
- Trainers
Don't forget to bring
Gloves (only in winter)
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Belpasso, Catania
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed-date booking and the weather conditions are not suitable for safely carrying out the activity (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be fully refunded. The guide may offer you an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to accept or decline these proposals. If you cannot reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund!
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
