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Etna Excursion Path Back of the Donkey

By Gregorio Chiarenza
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$382 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Patrick Brydone in a 1770 epistolary novel sent to William Beckford of Somerley describes the rise of the volcano.
“The forests of Mount Etna had remained behind us, and now appeared as a dark and gloomy abyss that surrounded the mountain at our feet.
The view before us was of a very different nature; such an expanse of snow and ice could be seen that we were greatly alarmed. At the centre, but still at a great distance, you could see the top of the mountain erect the proud head and spew torrents of smoke […] the whole atmosphere gradually began to light up, letting you glimpse just the vague details of a boundless panorama, Sea and land were dark and confused, as if they were emerging then from the original chaos, [ … Everything is enchanted, and we find it hard to believe that we are still on earth …“.

Activity location

  • SP92
    • SP92
    • 95019, Zafferana Etnea, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • SP92
    • SP92
    • 95019, Zafferana Etnea, Sicilia, Italy

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Etna Excursion Path Back of the Donkey in Italian
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • Opening hours: Tue 9:30 am-3:30 pm
  • Italian

Pickup included

Language options: Italian
Price details
NZ$381.56 x 1 TravellerNZ$381.56
Total
Price is NZ$381.56
Until Mon, 13 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hiking poles, on request.

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Our naturalistic itinerary winds along the southern slope of the volcano, passing through areas of pioneer vegetation, larch pine forests and ancient lava flows, which tell the storey of volcanic activity in the area. Along the way, you can stop to admire numerous geological formations of great charm that help make the landscape extraordinarily unique. Panoramic views of the Ionian coast, with views of Catania and Syracuse, and, on a clear day, even Calabria, combine with the spectacular view of the Valle del Bove, one of the most impressive volcanic depressions in Europe, giving emotions that complete an immersive experience in nature. The route is classified as easy or intermediate and does not present significant technical difficulties, but still requires hiking shoes and appropriate clothing, essential to face the wind often present at higher altitudes.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    SP92
    • SP92
    • 95019, Zafferana Etnea, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    SP92
    • SP92
    • 95019, Zafferana Etnea, Sicilia, Italy

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