Tour Program

• Historical lava flows
  

  The most impressive manifestations of the Etna volcano are the lava flows that descend along the sides of the volcano for many kilometers. Over the centuries there have been hundreds, some have even reached the sea! On board our 4x4 vehicles we will plough through the dark scoriaceous surfaces of ancient and recent lava flows and we will let you experience first-hand the transformation of these volcanic rocks from an apparently sterile surface to some of the most fertile soil in the world.

• The Valley of the Ox
  

  The Valle del Bove is a huge natural amphitheater that covers almost the entire eastern side of the volcano. Its walls are up to 800/1000 meters high. Most of the Etna lava flows converge within 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 the volcanic activity. We will explain the processes of formation of this place and the geological history of the volcano (still evolving...) which is of interest to volcanologists from all over the world.

• Visit to a volcanic cave
  

  Etna is very rich in volcanic caves, over 250 known, which were formed by the effect of the lava becoming entombed by 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, by descending inside, a fascinating volcanic cave in order to understand some truly unique and interesting dynamics.

• The lateral craters - Quota 2000
  

  The lateral craters are cones normally generated along eruptive fractures at even low altitudes, due to the accumulation of volcanic waste in the same place for the duration of the eruption (so days/months). Etna has about 250 of them along its sides and their number is increasing because almost with every eruption these cones form upstream of the lava flow. They are on average about 100 meters high and from their summit you can have a privileged overview of the surrounding area almost having the sensation of flying. We will make you experience the emotion of climbing on some of these craters from the significant altitude of about 2000 meters.

• APERìMENNULA AT SUNSET
  

  This tour ends in beauty and sweetness! During the last scheduled stop, in a unique natural and panoramic context, an aperitif based on Sicilian passito wine and artisanal almond sweets will be offered.