Etna Jeep Ride with Lunch at Farmhouse
Etna Jeep ride (approx. 7 hours: from h 8.30AM to 3PM)
The day starts from Your Hotel. The pick-up will be arranged between 8:30am and 9:00am (please be ready from 8:15am in the hotel lobby). Your Driver will pick-up you with an air conditioned Land Rover (or similar 4×4 vehicle) from you Hotel or other accommodation located in Taormina area (it is also covers pick-up from Castelmola, Giardini Naxos, Letojanni, Giarre and Fiumefreddo).
A lovely drive along the Northern slopes of the Volcano (regular road) will give you the opportunity to visit different lava flows and to observe geological and botanical treasures. Lava flow of 1923 reached the town of Linguaglossa, while the near village of Catena was partially destroyed. Driving through pines, oaks and brooms we will continue the Etna ascent and after an off-road itinerary you will visit the lava front of 2002 and a natural cave created from the lava flow.
We will then proceed to an area called Piano Provenzana located at 1800 meters above sea level, where we will see the effect of the great eruption of 2002. This eruption lasted almost three months and it is considered one of the most explosive eruptions from the twentieth century. At Piano Provenzana you will find a ski resort.
In accordance with your Driver, it is possible to do a medium hiking and see some of the side craters characterized by seven small, aligned eruptive cones (or “buttonholes”). Along the way we will stop to enjoy a breathtaking view of the North-East Crater, the eruptive mouths and 2002 lava flow, and down
to the sea you will admire part of the Ionian and Calabrian coast.
Then, proceed to have lunch in a local farmhouse where you will be served a 3 courses menu which includes a rich selection of starter (salami, cheese, vegetables of the season), a taste of pasta and dessert. Lunch will also include local wine, mineral water and coffee.
After lunch the tour will get back to your hotel located in Taormina area.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
-Collective Jeep Ride Excursion
-Basic English speaking jeep driver
-One lunch, included wine and water
-Booking fee
-VAT
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Gratuities and tips
***** IMPORTANT TO KNOW *****
The service will be operated by a 6 seats jeep, but please note that only 5 people will have a window seat.
Children must be accompanied by 1 adult
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
May be operated by a multi-lingual driver (English, Italian, French)
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund (minimum required is 2 people)
Not recommended for participants with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant women
A moderate amount of walking is involved
Not wheelchair accessible
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
– This tour can be operated with all different weather condition (rain or shine) and all year around. The Tour Organizer and the Drivers will reserve the right to invert the itinerary or make a compatible change on the itinerary in case of snow or in case of opened/closed road along the itinerary to guarantee the safety of the customers. In case of prohibitive weather condition on the day of the tour, you will be contacted and offered an alternative date or a full refund.
– The tour is not operated with licensed guide, it is operated will full licensed vehicles and drivers who are expert of the area, geology and nature and will give you all appropriate information during the itinerary.
– The lunch included in the tour will be provided in a local farmhouse. In case there are special instruction (allergies or religious restrictions) we need to get this information at time of booking. In case it will be impossible, for reasons not under our control, to provide the lunch in a farmhouse, it will be provided in a local winery with a tasting of 4 different wines and a lunch based on cheese, salami, vegetables and sausages.
DRESS CODE:
-from March to May & from October to November: pack winter coat and dress sturdy shoes or hiking boots;
-from June to September: pack a waterproof shell and dress in layers. Dress comfortable shoes or sneakers; do not forget you sun screen, sun glasses and sun hat.