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Etna Jeep tour half day
Our off-road Etna jeep tour is an excursion that in just half a day will take you to discover one of Sicily’s most enchanting landscapes: the unique experience of an off-road Etna excursion is not to be missed on your holiday in Sicily.
- 5 hours
- Minimum: 2 people
- € 60.00 adults; € 45.00 children 3-10 years old
Etna Jeep tour with pick up
The Etna Jeep tour is a unique adventure that in just half a day will let you discover the fascinating landscapes of Mount Etna’s northern slope: you will enjoy the breathtaking view of Etna’s foothills, have the opportunity to see up close and touch ancient lava flows, admire craters still in activity, and appreciate a typical Sicilian landscape with its crops and rustic villages.
During the excursion, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities: off-road vehicle sections, trekking on foot, easy rock climbing, cave exploration, nature photography, and more!
One of our experts will accompany you throughout the excursion, giving you information on the history, geology and unique features of Etna. We will do our best to ensure that you have the most fun, leaving you with the sweet memory of an unforgettable experience.
2002 eruption lava front
The Etna and Alcantara Gorges excursion begins in an SUV or minivan (up to 8 passengers per vehicle). The first step of our tour is an off-road drive to the lava front of 27/10/2002, the biggest eruption in the last twenty years, which destroyed the ski resort of Piano Provenzana and part of the Ragabo pine forest.
Sartorius Mountains Craters
We will travel through the Ragabo forest along the Mareneve road to the starting point of the trek to the Sartorius Mountains, where our hike will continue on foot. This is a walk of easy difficulty, suitable for everyone; the route is about 3km long in total, starting at an altitude of 1665m and arriving at an altitude of about 1775m.
We will walk along an easy path, among birch trees and side button craters (“bottoniera”), the Sartorius Craters, on the north-eastern slope of Etna. We will reach several vantage points with unique and spectacular views.
The Sartorius Mountains are part of a well-known panoramic itinerary, near Rifugio Citelli, originating from the 1865 eruption on Etna’s northern slope, named after the German volcanologist Wolfgang Sartorius.
It is an itinerary suitable for any hiker and is one of the first Nature Trails marked by the Etna Park: seven button craters characterise the landscape, which is still partly barren but in which nature has returned to germinate. Once at the top, we will reach several vantage points from which you can admire: to the west, Monte Frumento delle Concazze, at an altitude of 2151 m, one of Etna’s largest craters; in front, the Ionian Sea and the Nebrodi and Peloritani mountain chains; on days with good visibility, it will also be possible to admire Calabria and the Aeolian Islands.
Cave of Thieves - Cave of Snows
After our trekking we will take you to explore the Grotta dei Ladroni (also known as the Grotta delle Nevi, or Cave of Thieves and Cave of Snows). Equipped with helmets and torches, we will go inside this lava flow tunnel to discover its formation and history.
It is a tunnel of lava origin, easy to reach and visit, located in the Piano delle Donne locality at 1540m a.s.l. Part of the cave was excavated by the hand of man, as can be seen from the date engraved on a rock at the top of the entrance: 1776. In addition to the construction of steps and the widening of what was once a lava flow tunnel, a number of holes were drilled in the vault to allow for the introduction and accumulation of snow. In past centuries, the inhabitants of Etna used this cave to store snow in the winter months, then reselling it in the warmer months.
Full day alternative?
If our Etna Jeep tour interests you but you would prefer a longer experience to spend the whole day with us, we recommend our Etna and Alcantara Gorges tour. You will experience the same emotions described in this tour and in addition you will enjoy a typical Sicilian lunch and a following visit to another unique place in the Etna landscape, the Alcantara Gorges!
Dream Island
This tour is conducted with maximum security and includes travel insurance. Payments can be made with cash, credit cards, PayPal and other secure payment systems, offering maximum security.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns, we will be happy to provide additional information and recommend the most suitable excursion for your needs.
Thank you for choosing Dream Island, have a wonderful time!
Etna Jeep Tour Details
- Adults price (10 years and older): € 60.00 per person
- Children price (3-10 years old): € 45.00 per person
- Children (under 3 years old): free
- Departure time: 09:00
- Return time: 14:00
- April to May:
Variable weather and temperatures, we recommend winter clothing with layers and sneakers. - June to September: Warm temperatures, we recommend summer clothing with t-shirt, trousers or shorts, and sneakers. However, we suggest bringing a light jacket or a k-way in case of passing rain. Optionally, to protect yourself from the sun, you can bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- October: Variable weather and temperatures, we recommend winter clothing in layers and sneakers.
- November to March: We recommend winter clothing with a jacket, long trousers, winter hat, and waterproof or hiking shoes (available on request).
- Difficulty: easy
- Length: approx. 3km
- Maximum altitude: 1780m a.s.l.
- Altitude difference: approx. 100m
All year round
Free upon request (within 30 km of Linguaglossa)
Upon request
What's included in the Etna Jeep tour
- Tour by SUV or minivan
- Off-road to the 2002 lava front, through the Ragabo pine forest
- Trekking on the Sartorius Craters on the north-eastern slope of Etna, UNESCO heritage craters
- Exploration of 'Grotta dei Ladroni', a lava flow cave
Included
Excluded
- Trekking shoes (€ 5.00/pair)
- Anything not described in included
€ 60.00 per person
€ 45.00 children 3-10 years old
Free for children under 3 years old
- Free cancellation
- No prepayment
- 100% satisfaction guaranteed
Reservation request
Etna Jeep tour half day
We will contact you within 1 hour!
Do you need help?
We are happy to help you choose your excursion.
You can contact us every day from 07:30 to 21:00.
- We speak:
- Transportation during the tour
- Guide
- Insurance
- Helmet and torch
- Trekking poles (on request)
- Water bottle
Home » Sicily Excursions » Etna Jeep Tour half day
Etna Jeep tour half day
Our off-road Etna jeep tour is an excursion that in just half a day will take you to discover one of Sicily’s most enchanting landscapes: the unique experience of an off-road Etna excursion is not to be missed on your holiday in Sicily.
- 5 hours
- Minimum: 2 people
- € 60.00 adults; € 45.00 children 3-10 years old
Etna Jeep tour with pick up
The Etna Jeep tour is a unique adventure that in just half a day will let you discover the fascinating landscapes of Mount Etna’s northern slope: you will enjoy the breathtaking view of Etna’s foothills, have the opportunity to see up close and touch ancient lava flows, admire craters still in activity, and appreciate a typical Sicilian landscape with its crops and rustic villages.
During the excursion, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities: off-road vehicle sections, trekking on foot, easy rock climbing, cave exploration, nature photography, and more!
One of our experts will accompany you throughout the excursion, giving you information on the history, geology and unique features of Etna. We will do our best to ensure that you have the most fun, leaving you with the sweet memory of an unforgettable experience.
2002 eruption lava front
The Etna and Alcantara Gorges excursion begins in an SUV or minivan (up to 8 passengers per vehicle). The first step of our tour is an off-road drive to the lava front of 27/10/2002, the biggest eruption in the last twenty years, which destroyed the ski resort of Piano Provenzana and part of the Ragabo pine forest.
Sartorius Mountains Craters
We will travel through the Ragabo forest along the Mareneve road to the starting point of the trek to the Sartorius Mountains, where our hike will continue on foot. This is a walk of easy difficulty, suitable for everyone; the route is about 3km long in total, starting at an altitude of 1665m and arriving at an altitude of about 1775m.
We will walk along an easy path, among birch trees and side button craters (“bottoniera”), the Sartorius Craters, on the north-eastern slope of Etna. We will reach several vantage points with unique and spectacular views.
The Sartorius Mountains are part of a well-known panoramic itinerary, near Rifugio Citelli, originating from the 1865 eruption on Etna’s northern slope, named after the German volcanologist Wolfgang Sartorius.
It is an itinerary suitable for any hiker and is one of the first Nature Trails marked by the Etna Park: seven button craters characterise the landscape, which is still partly barren but in which nature has returned to germinate. Once at the top, we will reach several vantage points from which you can admire: to the west, Monte Frumento delle Concazze, at an altitude of 2151 m, one of Etna’s largest craters; in front, the Ionian Sea and the Nebrodi and Peloritani mountain chains; on days with good visibility, it will also be possible to admire Calabria and the Aeolian Islands.
Cave of Thieves - Cave of Snows
After our trekking we will take you to explore the Grotta dei Ladroni (also known as the Grotta delle Nevi, or Cave of Thieves and Cave of Snows). Equipped with helmets and torches, we will go inside this lava flow tunnel to discover its formation and history.
It is a tunnel of lava origin, easy to reach and visit, located in the Piano delle Donne locality at 1540m a.s.l. Part of the cave was excavated by the hand of man, as can be seen from the date engraved on a rock at the top of the entrance: 1776. In addition to the construction of steps and the widening of what was once a lava flow tunnel, a number of holes were drilled in the vault to allow for the introduction and accumulation of snow. In past centuries, the inhabitants of Etna used this cave to store snow in the winter months, then reselling it in the warmer months.
Full day alternative?
If our Etna Jeep tour interests you but you would prefer a longer experience to spend the whole day with us, we recommend our Etna and Alcantara Gorges tour. You will experience the same emotions described in this tour and in addition you will enjoy a typical Sicilian lunch and a following visit to another unique place in the Etna landscape, the Alcantara Gorges!
Dream Island
This tour is conducted with maximum security and includes travel insurance. Payments can be made with cash, credit cards, PayPal and other secure payment systems, offering maximum security.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns, we will be happy to provide additional information and recommend the most suitable excursion for your needs.
Thank you for choosing Dream Island, have a wonderful time!
Etna Jeep Tour Details
- Adults price (10 years and older): € 60.00 per person
- Children price (3-10 years old): € 45.00 per person
- Children (under 3 years old): free
- Departure time: 09:00
- Return time: 14:00
- April to May:
Variable weather and temperatures, we recommend winter clothing with layers and sneakers. - June to September: Warm temperatures, we recommend summer clothing with t-shirt, trousers or shorts, and sneakers. However, we suggest bringing a light jacket or a k-way in case of passing rain. Optionally, to protect yourself from the sun, you can bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- October: Variable weather and temperatures, we recommend winter clothing in layers and sneakers.
- November to March: We recommend winter clothing with a jacket, long trousers, winter hat, and waterproof or hiking shoes (available on request).
- Difficulty: easy
- Length: approx. 3km
- Maximum altitude: 1780m a.s.l.
- Altitude difference: approx. 100m
All year round
Free upon request (within 30 km of Linguaglossa)
Upon request
What's included in the Etna Jeep tour
- Tour by SUV or minivan
- Off-road to the 2002 lava front, through the Ragabo pine forest
- Trekking on the Sartorius Craters on the north-eastern slope of Etna, UNESCO heritage craters
- Exploration of 'Grotta dei Ladroni', a lava flow cave
Included
- Transportation during the tour
- Guide
- Insurance
- Helmet and torch
- Trekking poles (on request)
- Water bottle
Excluded
- Trekking shoes (€ 5.00/pair)
- Anything not described in included
€ 60.00 per person
€ 45.00 children 3-10 years old
Free for children under 3 years old
- Free cancellation
- No prepayment
- 100% satisfaction guaranteed
Reservation request
Etna Jeep tour half day
We will contact you within 1 hour!
Do you need help?
We are happy to help you choose your excursion.
You can contact us every day from 07:30 to 21:00.
- We speak: