VOLCANOLOGICAL EXCURSION ON ETNA
Sunset Excursion at 3000 Meters Altitude

 Hiking equipment neede 

Volcanological Guide Service

Accident insurance

Off-road vehicle cost (round trip) from 1800 m to 2800 m

Departures planned everyday from Piano Provenzana at 17:00/18:30 with off-road vehicles till a height of 2800 mt, where – between the lava flows of the North-East Crater – we will start a little trekking till the reaching of Punta Lucia, a place where You can live the magic and the emotion of the sunset with the magnificent panorama of the Sicily, of the Aeolian Islands and of the constantly active craters behind us. The trip back is planned by walk (just over a mile) till the starting point of the off-road vehicles to go back to Piano Provenzana.

Departures scheduled upon reaching a minimum of 4 participants

The trek does not require great physical preparation, it is easy and does not have particularly difficult passages, however attention is required as it is on volcanic soil, often inconsistent and unstable.

Trekking is not recommended for those who are used to little physical activity.

The excursion may be subject to changes at the discretion of the Guides or be interrupted if environmental, atmospheric or volcanic conditions change, which could compromise the safety of the entire group.

The total duration of the trek will depend on your pace.

The excursion will take place within the limits set by the ordinances in force.

Also suitable for children aged 6 and over.

This itinerary, in relation to its typology, is suitable for people in good physical health, who do not suffer from particular pathologies (cardiovascular, respiratory or hypertension).

Pregnant women who are past the third month of pregnancy are not permitted to engage in any type of hiking activity.

To ensure the success of the excursion and the correct performance of the activity, it is good practice to know your health conditions perfectly and to make them known to the Guide, if necessary, all this to reduce the onset of any problems and avoid running risks.

We recommend that you dress in layers to better cope with the changes in the weather. Wear a thermal shirt, a fleece or down jacket, and a windbreaker. Even better if you opt for a ski suit. Don’t forget gloves and a hat to protect yourself from the cold.

As for footwear, choose sturdy trekking shoes to ensure maximum comfort and safety on any terrain.

In the event of adverse weather conditions, we will notify you to notify you of the cancellation or postponement of your excursion, as soon as possible.

There is no advance payment of the reservation (except for agencies, groups or private services), after having communicated the reservation to our number: +39 345 5741330 you will pay directly the guide who will be with you on the day of the excursion.

In case of many requests, the participants will be divided into smaller groups with different guides, depending on the languages to avoid the formation of large groups of people.