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Sicilian Volcano Tour: Explore Bove Valley
4.7
213 Ratings
Catania
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 experiencing the flavors and aromas of Sicily. Visitors will explore an area of historic explosive activity, Hornitos, a semi-volcano, and a state shelter. The lunar-like landscape of “Bove Valley” and the black ash…
- Parco dell’Etna - The journey begins with exploring ancient basalt lava flows, volcanic caves, and age-old forests, followed by experiencing the flavors and aromas of Sicily. Visitors will explore an area of historic explosive activity, Hornitos, a semi-volcano, and a state shelter. The lunar-like landscape of “Bove Valley” and the black ash desert will make the excursion a memorable day. The day concludes with a tasting of honey, wines, and traditional Sicilian products.
- Rifugio Sapienza - Situated at 1,910 meters above sea level on the southern side of Etna, within the municipality of Nicolosi (CT).
- Valle Del Bove - The Valle del Bove is a vast basin located on the eastern side of Etna’s volcanic structure, within the protected area of the 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.”
- Grotta Cassone - Optional
- Rifugio Casa del Vescovo - Optional
- Grotta del Gatto - Optional
What's Included
- Multilingual tour guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Car seat (infant 0-2 age rate only)
- Helmet
- Tastings of local products
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Trekking shoes (upon request)
- Flashlight
- Multilingual tour guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Car seat (infant 0-2 age rate only)
- Helmet
- Tastings of local products
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Trekking shoes (upon request)
- Flashlight
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
P.za dei Martiri, 19
Piazza dei Martiri
Geographic coordinates 37.50392537580437, 15.095278868549638
We will meet at P.za dei Martiri, 19 - Right in front of the Kilogrammo restaurant
We have our white flag with our logo (red colour).
IMPORTANT Customers must arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
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
4.7
(213 Ratings)
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June_r
Apr 9, 2025
We had the best adventure... - We had the best adventure with our guide, Kevin, exploring a lava tube (under ground lava cave). It was so fascinating! Then we stopped for tastings of wine, oils and honey. A wonderful day!
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Alicia_l
Apr 8, 2025
It was such a blast and... - It was such a blast and we learned so much! Even though it was less than ideal conditions (quite cold and completely foggy) our guide Fabrizio made it fun and taught us so much! I am grateful for the experience :)
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Andrew_m
Apr 2, 2025
Superb - Our guide Horatio was brilliant, informative and very friendly.
Etna had snow towards the top which may it even more picturesque.
Highly recommended. Spent the right amount of time at each stop
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Sophia_z
Mar 27, 2025
Kevin was a fantastic... - Kevin was a fantastic guide. We had a good experience despite the rain. We got to walk on hardened lava, walk around and in a crater, and explore a lava cave.
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Kumar_a
Mar 9, 2025
Must visit - One of the best experiences ever. Our tour guide Raji was super knowledgeable and very friendly. Highly recommended
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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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