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Etna Jeep Tour: Explore Ancient Basalt Lava Flows, Volcanic Caves, and Sicilian Tastes in Catania
4.7
200 Ratings
Aci Castello
Embark on an exciting Etna Jeep Tour in Catania to explore ancient basalt lava flows, volcanic caves, and the unique tastes of Sicily. Discover the lunar landscape of Bove Valley and indulge in a tasting of honey, wines, and traditional Sicilian products.
Embark on an exciting Etna Jeep Tour in Catania to explore ancient basalt lava flows, volcanic caves, and the unique tastes of Sicily. Discover the lunar landscape of Bove Valley and indulge in a tasting of honey, wines, and traditional Sicilian products.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Parco dell’Etna - The journey begins with exploring ancient basalt lava flows, volcanic caves, and age-old forests, followed by the delightful tastes and aromas of Sicily. Visitors will explore an area of historic explosive activity, Hornitos, a semi-volcano, and a state refuge. The lunar-like landscape of “Bove Valley” and the black ash desert…
- Parco dell’Etna - The journey begins with exploring ancient basalt lava flows, volcanic caves, and age-old forests, followed by the delightful tastes and aromas of Sicily. Visitors will explore an area of historic explosive activity, Hornitos, a semi-volcano, and a state refuge. The lunar-like landscape of “Bove Valley” and the black ash desert will ensure a memorable day. The excursion concludes with a tasting of honey, wines, and traditional Sicilian products.
- Rifugio Sapienza - Situated at 1,910 meters above sea level on the southern slope of Etna, within the municipality of Nicolosi (CT).
- Valle Del Bove - The Valle del Bove is a vast basin on the eastern side of Etna’s volcanic structure, located within the protected area of Etna Park, in the municipality of Zafferana Etnea (CT).
- Oro d’Etna - Azienda Agricola Costa - Il Parco - “In Zafferana, the air is refreshing, filled with the scent of freshly baked bread and broom. From the heights of Etna, at three thousand meters, Sicily appears as a three-pointed star in the inverted sky of its ancient sea.”
What's Included
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
- Guided tours in multiple languages
- Convenient pickup and drop-off from designated points
- Trekking shoes available upon request
- Expert driver/guide to lead the way
- Infant car seat provided for safety
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Local food tasting experience
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
- Guided tours in multiple languages
- Convenient pickup and drop-off from designated points
- Trekking shoes available upon request
- Expert driver/guide to lead the way
- Infant car seat provided for safety
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Local food tasting experience
What's Not Included
- Anything not specified under “inclusions
- Anything not specified under “inclusions
Additional Information
The journey will begin with an exploration of ancient basalt lava flows, volcanic caverns, and age-old forests, then proceed to indulge in the flavors and fragrances of Sicily. You’ll tour a region marked by historic explosive volcanism, visit feature like Hornitos and a half-formed volcano, and a public shelter. The moon-like terrains of the “Bove…
The journey will begin with an exploration of ancient basalt lava flows, volcanic caverns, and age-old forests, then proceed to indulge in the flavors and fragrances of Sicily. You’ll tour a region marked by historic explosive volcanism, visit feature like Hornitos and a half-formed volcano, and a public shelter. The moon-like terrains of the “Bove Valley” along with its black ash desert would add to the charm of your day trip. The expedition concludes with sampling honey, local wines and traditional Sicilian commodities.
Location
Etna & Sea Excursions
Via Provinciale
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(200 Ratings)
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Kinga
Mar 1, 2025
Worth booking - We recommend this excursion. It was very educational and interesting. Our guides Fabio and Fabrizo were very friendly and knowledgeable.
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Silviapgz
Feb 27, 2025
Etna show last day in Catania - They advised us to rely on this agency and we were contacted directly by a guide, Raji, to explain which tour would be suitable for us.
Immediately after he sent us a video to show us where they were with the excursion, above a crater of Etna, and he completely convinced us. Without thinking two minutes we booked for the next day.
We left by jeep with other guests and, as expected, Raji, who was our Guide, began to tell us with passion and love for his land what we would find climbing up.
Climbing among the characteristic weights of Etna we stopped for a tasting stop at the Oro Dell'Etna beekeeping, where they waited for us to taste honey, oil, wine and typical products, as well as special body creams produced by them. Needless to say, it was a spectacular stop to enjoy something special. We continued for the hairpin bends and Raji never stopped telling the history of the volcano, the flows and small anecdotes, both in Italian and English.
The passion that distinguishes him and the preparation gave us a very special day, arriving at the craters of 1900m altitude, between sun, snow and views as far as the eye can see of spectacular horizons that only such a mountain can give you.
What can I say .. thank you very much for the unique experience and thank you for the sympathy, professionalism and love you put into your work.
We will come back for more excursions and ask for you and highly recommend you.
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Valentinapg6647bb
Feb 23, 2025
Experience highly recommended! - Top experience!
Rui our guide was very kind and helpful; he explained everything and transmitted his passion for volcanology. A truly extraordinary excursion.Consigliatissimo!
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Tijn
Jan 29, 2025
Cosiness trip to the volcano - Driven with two guides to Mount Etna. Very friendly people and very detailed explanations about everything about Etna, but also about Sicily. In addition, a varied trip with several stops, highly recommended!
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Eleonoramc8097bb
Jan 25, 2025
A beautiful hike - It was a great visit.
Our guide, Andrea, was really prepared.
He was able to tell us many things, concerning flora and fauna, with historical, geographical and geological notes.
It surprised us with curiosities, not only about Etna, but everything around us.
He also understood our needs in every way, making the experience fantastic, starting from the delicacy to the driving.
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Katalin_f
Jan 21, 2025
The views from the... - The views from the volcano were absolutely surreal. We explored ancient lava flows, craters, and volcanic caves, and learned so much about the science behind this active volcano. The guides were passionate, knowledgeable, and happy to answer questions. They brought the landscape to life with their stories about Etna’s eruptions and its importance to Sicilian culture.
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R1533qjdanielef
Dec 4, 2024
Exciting experience - Unforgettable experience, Andrea then very prepared and very nice in explaining the natural beauty of this place!
I highly recommend!
Absolutely to repeat!
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Andre_r
Oct 4, 2024
Great tour, great guide - Amazing place and good tour. Our guide Kevin was fantastic! He was knowledgeable and we learned a lot too. Pick up, stopping points etc well organised. Not much walking involved, but we had some free time and our guide gave us lots of options what we can do. We chose to hike around. I'd recommend this experience and will use Viator again. Thank you
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Alina_m
Oct 3, 2024
Definite recommended - We’ve had great experience. It’s unforgettable to stand and walk on a volcano. All well organised and on time. Big thanks to our guide Orazio!
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Jeffrey_t
Sep 21, 2024
Nice trip - Nice way to see the lower part of mount enta. Luckily we had a nice day, the guide Kevin spoke very good English was friendly and good fun.
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