Etna Immersive Trek & Taste - Full Day From Taormina/Giardini Naxos

Crave adventure? Why not climb the peak of Europe's most sprightly volcano - an exciting venture to cross off your bucket list with this engaging, flavor-filled trek and taste tour.

Duration

A full working shift.

About

Get ready for a complete day trip from either Taormina or Giardini Naxos, specifically designed for adventurous souls. It involves an expert-led trek on the slopes of Mount Etna - all capped off with delectable luncheon! Embark on an exciting journey to one of Europe's most active volcanoes, departing with ease from Taormina or Giardini Naxos. Let your eyes feast upon the shifting landscapes as you climb higher, readying yourself for a truly unique communion with Mount Etna's nature. Upon touching ground at Mount Etna's foothills, a guide is there to meet you. This one will set you on your way up the volcano along a designated trekking path. Your ascent takes you towards the summit of not just one but several - some seven, in fact - lateral craters which emerged from an eruption that took place back in 1865; it formed what can only be described as 'button-shaped' features: an array of conical shapes successively aligned upon the axis where eruptions happen, giving appearance as if they were buttons. Immerse yourself in the unique ambiance that defines this area, caught between the pyroclastic materials spewed by the volcano during its explosive eruption phase—like scoria, lapilli and volcanic 'bombs'—and compelling natural wonders. You'll get a chance to marvel at gorgeous tree varieties such as betula aetnensis—an unusual type of birch typically found in Northern Europe but occurs solely on Mount Etna's north side when it comes to Sicily. Suppose you hit the trails and lady luck shines bright enough to bless you with a clear, sunny day. Magnificent vistas of Calabria unfolding all the way up to Taormina will greet your eyes! Some days, if fortune stays on our side, we might even set our gaze upon Stromboli Island in the distance. After such an invigorating stroll, it's high time for some sustenance––and by that I mean tucking into a hearty lunch packed full of typical Sicilian delicacies laid out under Etna’s majesty—it’ll sure make this outing something rather unforgettable. Picture this. A delectably satisfying three-course lunch, accompanied by refreshing beverages, awaits. Such a feast will likely make an ideal reward for your day's strenuous hike! Oh and let’s not forget, there's also going to be about one hour just for you – quality ‘me time’ in the locality on offer before heading back to either Taormina or Giardini Naxos.

Inclusions

A dash of personal care and attention. A guide competent in the English language and professionally trained, ready to assist. Imagine being whisked away from Taormina, or perhaps its neighbor Giardini Naxos. Picture yourself nestled in a plush Mercedes minivan or, conceivably, a minibús both brimming with luxurious features and equipped with top-notch air conditioning. Now that's round-trip transportation on another level! Do you need equipment? No worries— we've got ya covered. Something to keep the wind at bay, or walking sticks for support perhaps? Or maybe you're in for an adventurous cave visit and a helmet is what you require. Either way, feel assured because all of it can be rented free of cost! A gently guided jaunt to explore the volcano, for a simple yet thrilling adventure. A guided exploration of a cavern forged by volcanic activity. Traditional Lunch on Sicily's Storied Etna. Free exploration time on the volcano roughly amounts to an hour. A container filled to its top with refreshing H2O.

Under the assumption that we are determined to press on with our tours, sidestepping rainfall. If possible, this may mean undertaking the tour using our transport until such time as—if it ever does—the rain ceases and road conditions promise a secure passage. Assuming the rain doesn't let up soon, we're looking at conducting the full tour from inside our safe and cozy vehicle. Given that your experience today might not line up with what you'd hoped for, we're offering a selection of options. Please share your preferences during check-in to help us serve you better. Let's trudge on with the tour, holding out for a brighter weather which may just allow partial activities - that is if rain doesn’t drench our plans altogether. If you, our valued customers, wish to continue with the tour hoping that the weather will clear up then please understand that no refund or discount shall be offered. Rest assured, depending on changing conditions in heaven above, we'll strive hard to ensure your convenience. Secondly, another viable option would be to adjust the date for said tour and have it on a different day. Now this will solely depend on availability. For better guidance in regard to checking available dates as well as help with moving the experience forward or backward, I wholeheartedly recommend that you kindly touch base with our Booking office. In an event where you can't locate a suitable date/time for the rescheduling of your experience, despair not! It grants you an opportunity to choose from any other available experiences that are cost equivalent or less. On the flip side, if there is one standing at a higher price point tickling your fancy and you don't back off from paying the difference in values, then by all means go ahead! Thirdly, we provide a credit that goes by the epithet of 'Rain Check'. This is quite identical in value to what clients initially paid, and it can be used on subsequent days or whenever they see fit subject to availability. An element worth noting about this Rain check—it's essentially a voucher handed out to our esteemed clientele. Here's an added bonus; this voucher isn't rigid in its destination! It possesses the flexibility of being transferrable—it could be sold or passed along as a gesture of goodwill for others to capitalize upon later with our diverse tour options, no hurry though. Our graciousness has you covered well into 365 big ones from the date without losing an ounce of its precious value. Kindly observe that we put a high premium on the safety and wellbeing of our clients. As such, guests who opt to embrace the rain's spontaneity must outfit themselves in suitable rain gear - it is absolutely requisite.

We humbly request that our clients make a point of arriving at the meeting spot a good 15 minutes before we embark on the tour. Do check out the weather forecast and dress appropriately, if you please. Bear in mind, however, around these parts 'no-shows' ain't privy to refunds.

We cannot wait to welcome you to the land of authentic products and unforgettable experiences.

Clients are kindly encouraged to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes ahead of the scheduled departure time.

We kindly request that you factor this into your travel plans. Regrettably, we are unable to accommodate any delays, no matter how brief, and we regret to inform you that failing to attend the experience will not qualify for a refund, including partial refunds.

Please note this tour is not suggested for people with impaired mobility