Tour Program

• VISIT 3 SIDES OF ETNA VOLCANO
  

  Etna Grantour is the only excursion (created by EtnaExcursion) that allows you to get to know 3 sides of the Etna Park starting from the Etna countries up to a maximum altitude of about 2000 meters. Normally we prefer to make the excursion in trekking on less touristy slopes then West or North and then move aboard our 4x4 the East and South sides and admire the panorama of the Valle del Bove and the "lunar" landscape. There is no more complete tour in a single day!

• HIKING INTO ETNA NATURAL PARK
  

  In the morning we will dedicate it to trekking in places and paths among the least explored of the volcano for close contact with the countless naturalistic and volcanological aspects of the Etna Park. We will then step on the paths created on the lava to climb to the edge of the lateral craters. The trek can vary from one hour to half to 3 hours depending on the group's ability.

• VISIT INTO A LAVA TUBE
  

  Etna is very rich in volcanic caves, over 250 known ones, which were formed due to the thickening of the lava due to the solidification of the outermost layer of the eruptive flow in contact with the air. Once the cooling is complete, the extraordinary morphologies connected to the passage of the fluid and incandescent lava remain visible: remelting stalactites, bubbles, shelves, rolls and more. We will provide you with lights and helmets to visit, going down inside, a fascinating volcanic cave in order to understand some truly unique and interesting dynamics.

• LUNCH - TYPICAL FOOD
  

  The refreshment stop of Etna Grantour is characterized by local specialties. So do not expect "gourmet" restaurants because we will stop at a characteristic Etna structure (a refuge, a farm or a millstone according to the season) to taste simple and genuine products accompanied, of course, by Etna wine.

• SAFARI 4X4 & LANDSCAPES
  

  We will cover a total of over 60/70 km along the roads that climb the volcano on board 4 × 4 vehicles and in the afternoon in particular we will devote ourselves to "offroad" routes thanks to which we will also cross ancient and recent lava fields, forests, rural areas to discover of scenic and impactful places, to live a fun experience for everyone. The itinerary will be interspersed with interesting stages.

• VALLE DEL BOVE
  

  An essential stop of our Grantour will be in Valle del Bove, a huge natural amphitheater that covers almost entirely the eastern side of the volcano. Its walls are up to 800/1000 meters high. Most of the Etna lava flows flow into this "valley", making it a place of raw beauty, so from its edges, a panoramic passage point for many of our excursions on the volcano, it is often possible to admire volcanic activity. We will explain the formation processes of this place and the geological history of the volcano (still evolving ...) object of interest of volcanologists from all over the world.