Overview
Mt Etna landscape and views: the highest active volcano in Europe will amaze you with its powerful natural activity and its natural landscape.
From the top of Pizzi Deneri, you are going to see the most beautiful view on the Sicilian coast, from the archipelago of the Aeolian Islands located in the Tyrrhenian Sea to the entire Eastern coast facing Calabria with the Strait of Messina, the famous town of Taormina, the Bay of Giardini Naxos and down to Syracuse.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Live comments on board of the bus/boat
Equipment hire (hiking boots, windbreaker…)
Collective transfer by Etna off road bus/van
Taxes
Round trip transfer by private A/C van
Walking tours/ hikes
Liability Insurance
Discover Messina Travel Assistance
Professional hiking & volcanological guide
Gratuities (optional)
Private expenses
Anything which is not specified in the “Inclusions”
Lunch (possibility to include a typical lunch on request)
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Piano Provenzana
This Etna off-road tour is a semi-private experience to explore the northern slopes of Mt Etna with a volcanological guide by 4WD bus. The highest active volcano in Europe offers you incomparable views of the Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas, as well as the possibility of looking -from a very close and safe location- the central active craters of the volcano. Enjoy the experience of walking on ancient lava flows and discover the always-changing landscape of a living volcano.
Starting from the tourist station of Piano Provenzana, located at about 1800 mt above sea level, we are going to drive – with our Etna off-road bus authorized by the Etna Park Authority – in the middle of ancient lava flows, also admiring ancient extinct craters, to arrive at the Volcanological Observatory that was built in 1977 at about 2850 mt above sea level. From here you are going to start a 15-minute hike that will take you to the end of the promontory of Pizzi Deneri, embracing a wide view of the Sicilian coast. You are also going to admire from a very short distance and safely the central volcanic cone where the main craters are.
On the way back, we are going to stop at 1.900 mt to explore the area.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Etna 4WD
Can I cancel Etna 4WD for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Live comments on board of the bus/boat
- Equipment hire (hiking boots, windbreaker…)
- Collective transfer by Etna off road bus/van
- Round trip transfer by private A/C van
- Walking tours/ hikes
- Liability Insurance
- Discover Messina Travel Assistance
- Professional hiking & volcanological guide
What's not included?
- Gratuities (optional)
- Private expenses
- Anything which is not specified in the “Inclusions”
- Lunch (possibility to include a typical lunch on request)
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Italian, French.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness.
Operated by DISCOVER MESSINA SICILY
