Transport
A great tour of Etna, an experience not to be forgotten. The cost of the tour was expensive, it effectively covered a coach trip to the base area of Etna. If you wished to take the cable car to 2,900 metres there was an extra cost of 50 Euros with an additional 30 Euro cost to take a 4x4 to 3,200 metres. A great day but expensive
Mount Etna – the highest active volcano in Europe and a true icon of Sicily. This is your chance to venture 1900 metres above sea level to one of the famous mountains‘ main craters. Both kids and adults with be in awe of the lunar landscapes and incredible views, as your guide leads you on a journey of discovery with fascinating facts on Etna, past and present.
Nature trails, caves, woods, and lava flows typify the landscape that leads to the top of Mt Etna. And after pick-up from your hotel you'll be driven 1900m above sea level to Rifugio Sapienza, on the south side of the mountain.
On the way you'll learn all there is to know about Mt Etna and its explosive past. And don't worry – there'll be plenty of facts for the little ones to take in, too. Then, you'll get to see it all for yourself during some free time. You'll have about three hours to take in the views, head out towards the craters, or just admire the impressive landscape atop Europe's highest, active volcano.
