| Sicily is an island rich in natural beauty, including the famous volcano of Mount Etna, which leaves an indelible mark on the memory of visitors.
Imagine the effects that a living mountain has produced on the surrounding landscape after five hundred thousand years of activity. |
The Etna volcan
Rates: 70,00 € per person
Duration: Full day (9:30 am - late afternoon)
Group Rates (price per person)
5 to 8 persons: 59,00 €
children less than 12 years:
a 25% reduction
Prices include:
Pick-up & guided tour |
The Etna volcan from satellite
An Etnean fox
Carmelo hiker's Guide to the natural path of the volcano..
| In this huge volcano there are many walks for all levels, from simple strolls to more technical and challenging excursions.
As we get closer, we can see the special features of the Mount Etna region, a true treasure for volcano specialists, botanists, geologists, mountaineers and nature lovers: "Our nature tours attempt to emphasize the more intimate side, the essence of this extraordinary mountain." (Carmelo Excursion Guide). For have more information about the Guide Carmelo
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It is advisable to wear several layers of clothing, in order to suit all weather conditions and comfortable and durable shoes with a rubber sole.
The hike will be even more enjoyable if you bring:
a water-proof jacket, sunscreen, a hat, a fleece and a change of clothes to leave in the car.
Languages spoken: English, Italian, Spanish
It rises to a height of over 3300 m. (11.000 feet) above the sea level, its north-south diameter is of 60 km (36 miles), it has four big central craters at its top and more than 200 small craters scattered all around the etnean area. In this part of Sicily the volcanism started about half million years ago and it evolved from a mostly submarine activity to the growth of many different sub-aerial volcanoes superimposed on one another.
Visiting Mt. Etna we can often see side by side two different faces of nature: the moony landscape of recent lava flows and, in a surrealistic contrast, extended green areas where the vegetation, after several centuries of struggle, has re-conquered and colonized old lava fields.
" One of the most interesting areas, the one where I often lead my groups, is around the altitude where the wood passes to the astragaletus (high altitude vegetation area) and then to the volcanic desert. "
This eco-friendly project is an alternative to the many other touristy excursions with a jeep, it is a true naturalistic excursion with zero impact on the environment, suited for people who feel that a well-balanced approach to nature can be a vehicle of personal growth and a way of harmony.
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