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2002 Crater Excursion - Northern Etna

The tour to the craters of 2002 is one of the most sought after destinations and chosen by tourists on the northern side of Etna, far from the large mass of visitors. This tour allows you to savor the authenticity of the Etna volcanic environment in total tranquility. Our guests accompanied by guides will be accompanied on a visit to the remains of the tourist infrastructures destroyed by the lava flows of the great eruption of 2002, through woods, lunar landscapes and finally on the edges of explosive craters, all in a path of just over 4.5 km roundtrip. Possibility to rent boots + jacket on site. Program: Meeting scheduled at Piano Provenzana (Etna Nord) at 9:45 am. Departure from Piano Provenzana at an altitude of 1800 meters at 10:00. Initial briefing. Beginning of the trek. Visit to the eruptive fractures up to a maximum altitude of 2100 meters. Trekking descent to the starting point. Total duration: 3h Difficulty: T (Tourist). Also suitable for children used to walking

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A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time. no refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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The tour to the craters of 2002 is one of the most sought after destinations and chosen by tourists on the northern side of etna, far from the large mass of visitors. this tour allows you to savor the authenticity of the etna volcanic environment in total tranquility. our guests accompanied by guides will be accompanied on a visit to the remains of the tourist infrastructures destroyed by the lava flows of the great eruption of 2002, through woods, lunar landscapes and finally on the edges of explosive craters, all in a path of just over 4.5 km roundtrip, possibility to rent boots + jacket on site, program:, meeting scheduled at piano provenzana (etna nord) at 9:45 am, departure from piano provenzana at an altitude of 1800 meters at 10:00, initial briefing, beginning of the trek, visit to the eruptive fractures up to a maximum altitude of 2100 meters, trekking descent to the starting point, total duration: 3h, difficulty: t (tourist), also suitable for children used to walking

Includes

  • Accident insurance
  • volcanological guide authorized in accordance with the law

Excludes

  • Hat and gloves (especially in winter, spring and autumn)
  • bottled water
  • pickup service from your accommodation
  • hiking shoes (to rent on site at authorized rentals at a cost of 5 - 7€ per pair)
  • trekking poles
  • parking ticket (€5 for the entire day on weekdays and €8 on sundays and public holidays.)
  • snowshoe rental (winter period) at a cost of 15 € per person to be paid on the spot

Other

  • This itinerary, in relation to the type, is suitable for people in a state of good physical health, who do not suffer from particular pathologies (cardio vascular, respiratory or hypertension).
  • service animals allowed
  • without adequate shoes you are not covered by accident insurance.
  • not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • trekking is not recommended for those who usually do little motor activity.
  • the route foresees the ascent and the passage along the crater edges, this could cause problems of vertigo to the sensitive subjects.
  • not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • trekking does not require large preparations on a physical level, it is easy and absent of particularly difficult passages, however attention must be paid when treating volcanic soil, which is often incoherent and unstable.
  • suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • the total duration of the trek will depend on the gait.
  • not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • the excursion may be changed at the discretion of the guides or be interrupted should the environmental, atmospheric or volcanic conditions change, such as to compromise the safety of the entire group.
  • to ensure the success of the excursion and the correct performance of the activity, it is good practice to know your health conditions perfectly and to have them present at the guide, to reduce the occurrence of any problems and avoid risks.

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Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the 2002 Crater Excursion - Northern Etna are as follows: A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time. no refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time. Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the activity description.
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