Things to do in Mount Etna
Etna is a Sicilian volcanic complex that originated in the Quaternary; it is the largest volcano in Europe, and it is among the world's most active ones. The imposing Sicilian volcano has, over time become an important attraction for tourists who arrive each year on the island, since it is one of the few active volcanoes in the world easily accessible by anyone.
Located on the eastern coast of Sicily, within the territory of the province of Catania, it presents a surface characterized by a rich variety of environments: cityscapes, dense forests and desolate areas covered by magmatic rock and periodically subject to snow at the higher altitudes.
There are in fact, specialized guides and off-road vehicles that safely lead the visitors to the summit craters. Throughout the year, organized trips allow travellers to closely explore this marvel. Many of these tours start from Catania and aim to hike naturalistic trails, accompanied by expert guides, to discover and appreciate places of extraordinary naturalistic value within the reserve of Etna Park.
In addition, Mount Etna is full of lifeless lava caves that were created in numerous eruptions. Tourists participating in these tours can get down into the underworld of the volcano, equipped with helmets and caving lights, to appreciate this natural wonder!
This volcano is one of Italy's most important natural treasures. On the 21st of June 2013, the thirty-seventh session of the UNESCO Committee, which met in Cambodia, made Mount Etna a World Heritage Site.
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Reviews Mount Etna
“It was far too long. From a 14 hour day we spent 9 hours on the coach. We lost 2.5 hours to drop offs and pick ups. Eg we were picked up at 6.40am, but didn't get on our way till 8.15am. Absurd. Please reduce the group size and be up front about the travel times. The destinations themselves were fine but ruined by the travel in a cramped coach. Will not recommend to friends.”
“The trip itself was good and both Etna and the gorge were amazing. Unfortunately the guide was rude and seemed more interested in getting home early than our enjoyment of the trip. Lots of other companies do tours of Etna, so I would recommend booking with someone else so you don't get stuck with the guide we had.”
“Die Begleitung im Bus, Fabio, war sehr gut. Hervorragende Sprachkenntnisse und sehr gute Informationen rund um das ganze Thema und dem Ablauf der Tour. Der Busfahrer auch sehr gut und vorsichtig. Ab der Seilbahn wurde es dann schwierig und nach dem Ausstieg aus dem Unimog war im dichten Nebel ein heilloses Durcheinander. Eine Frau hat sich bemüht, uns etwas zu erzählen und auf dem Handy zu zeigen, aber das hätte bei der Wetterlage eher im Gebäude stattfinden können.”
“Bussikyyti Giardinistä kohti Etnaa ja siinä mukana ollut opas oli ok. Mutta välietapilla 1900 metrissä ei myrskyn takia toiminut mikään. Bussin opas ei tiennyt, eikä osannut toimia poikkeuksellisessa tilanteessa. Ryhmäläiset eivät pysyneet hallitussa ryhmässä. Tilanne oli sekava. Maksettua hissi/konsoli kyyti oli peruttu. Pääsimme vain puoleenmatkaan maastoautoilla. Harmitti, kun olimme maksaneet huipulle asti ja pääsimme vain 2/3 osaan. Raju myrsky pilasi matkamme.”
