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Speleological tour of Etna's volcanic caves with 4x4 transfer

Speleological tour of Etna's volcanic caves with 4x4 transfer

Duration
4 hours

Difficulty
Easy

Cancellation
Very flexible

Participants
From 1 to 40

Highlights

  • Experience the thrill of a tour of Etna's most beautiful volcanic caves
  • Climb aboard a 4x4 and venture among craters and lava formations
  • Visit a cave like a speleologist with an expert guide
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Full description

Experience the thrill of climbing Europe's largest volcano: MountEtna is waiting for you!

A unique opportunity in which you can mount a 4x4 jeep and venture on an exciting trek to discover the fascinating volcanic landscape that surrounds you.

Not only will you admire craters and lava beds created by the descent of magma during an eruption, but you will also be able to descend into the heart of the volcano with speleologist's equipment, discovering some caves. It will be an out-of-the-ordinary experience, almost like going to Mars!

What we will do

The rendezvous will be in Trecastagni (CT), at the time and meeting point indicated during the booking process.

After a brief welcome for all participants, we will mount our 4x4 jeeps to begin the tour. After about 30 minutes off-road, we will reach the first cave, which we will be able to visit inside thanks to thespeleologists' equipment and the presence of a guide who will tell us anecdotes and notions aboutEtna's volcanic activity.

In all, we will visit at least three caves, which are formed during eruptions due to the chemical and physical conditions of the magma, to immerse ourselves in the heart of Europe's largest volcano. We will also be able to observe and walk along the lava river beds, complete with canals and embankments, created by the magma flowing down the valley.

During the tour, we will alternate between 4x4 transfers, walking sections and descents into caves, some kilometres apart, adapting the experience to the needs and physical fitness of the participants.

We will return to the meeting point after a four-hour hike.

Who it is aimed at

The activity is suitable for all people with good mobility and physical fitness, from 4 years of age.

Children aged 4 to 13 pay a fee of €35: contact us to book.

Other information

The activity takes place all year round, every day, and is confirmed with a minimum of 2 people.

The tour will be conducted in 4- to 8-seater jeeps, up to a maximum of 40 participants spread over several cars.

Free parking is available at the meeting point. The meeting place cannot be reached by public transport, but a pickup from Catania can be arranged on request. Contact the organisers after booking confirmation for more information.

A toilet is available at the meeting point and it is possible to rent trekking shoes, insulated jackets and trekking poles.

Dogs are not allowed on this experience.

Recommended clothing

  • Gloves
  • Windproof jacket/fleece
  • Hiking shoes

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What is included

  • Guide
  • Cave tour equipment (helmet and headlamps)
  • 4x4 transfers
  • Pickup from Catania (on request)

How it works

  • Book
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  1. 1
    Send a booking request

    We will only pre-authorise the payment

  2. 2
    Receive confirmation within 48 hours

    In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity

  3. 3
    Live your experience

    Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!

  1. 1
    Buy a gift voucher

    Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.

  2. 2
    Choose your preferred date

    Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.

  3. 3
    Live your experience

    Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!

Meeting point
Trecastagni, Catania

Trecastagni
Exact location provided after booking

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 very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 48 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.

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