Join a certified guide on this thrilling hiking tour to Grotta di Serracozzo on Mount Etna. Open to seasoned explorers, ages 12 and up.
Join a certified guide on this thrilling hiking tour to Grotta di Serracozzo on Mount Etna. Open to seasoned explorers, ages 12 and up.
Located on the eastern end of Sicily, Mount Etna is the largest and most active volcano in Europe. Mount Etna is home to many hidden fascinating caves, such as Grotta Serracozzo. With a professional guide, you'll explore the interior of the volcano and hike through its narrow volcanic tunnels.
Your guide will wait for you at the meeting point, in the Etna National Park. After a safety briefing, your hiking tour will kick off from 1740 m high (5708 ft). Hike uphill until you reach 2160 m (7086 ft) above sea level. During the first part of your hiking tour, you'll cross forests and old lava flows. As you reach Grotta di Serracozzo, your guide will be happy to share with you some fun facts about Mount Etna! Grotta di Serracozzo is an elongated lava canyon, where light enters through a small hole in the ceiling. Admire this incredible cave and learn about Mount Etna's caves! As you exit the cave, your hiking tour will continue by crossing the forest and reaching the edge of Valle del Bove. Here, you and the rest of the group will enjoy some well-deserved rest and a snack (bring a packed lunch with you!).
At the end of this 5-hour hiking tour to Grotta di Serracozzo, you and your guide will cross the black-sanded desert of Mount Etna and say goodbye at the meeting point.
If you are an experienced explorer looking for a memorable and fun-filled activity, this hiking tour is perfect for you. Reserve your spot on this hiking tour to Grotta di Serracozzo on Mount Etna!
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Practical information
- Meet your guide at Rifugio Citelli - Via Mareneve, 95010 Sant'Alfio CT, Italy.
- Briefing.
- Start your hiking tour to Grotta di Searracozzo.
- Lunch break (bring your packed lunch!).
- Return to the meeting point.
- The minimum age for this activity is 12 years old.
- Good physical condition.
- Previous experience with hiking is highly recommended.
- Guide
- Helmets
- Pick-up and drop off
- Lunch
- Transfer to the starting point
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Water bottle (2 L)
- Packed lunch
- Wear layers of clothes