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We are an idea born and made in Sicily with two ingredients, passion for nature and love for this country.
Local guides
We are a team of guides and outdoor experts with the mission to enhance Sicily
Green mind
We are deeply aware of environmental challenges and fully dedicated to driving impactful sustainability initiatives.
Valuable experiences
We only select activities with high naturalistic and experiential value
Why pick us?
What is the meeting point?
To take part you will have to reach the meeting point marked below on your own. We remind you this is an approximate point, after confirmation you will receive an email with detailed instructions to partecipate.
What happens in case of bad weather?
Outdoor activities are always affected by weather conditions. Last-minute cancellations are possible. Cancellations by our organization always entitle you to a full refund of the deposit. To know the policy about bad weather visit the "Assistance" page, "Reservations" section.
Can I reach the excursion location by public transport?
Public transportation is limited, and it is not recommended to book unless you have your own vehicle.
Can kids join?
Yes, this excursion is also open to children as long as they are used to long mountain hikes.
What to do nearby?
The medieval village of Montalbano Elicona is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy and is located a short distance from the place where this excursion takes place. We recommend a stop to visit the historic center, the castle or to taste the typical local products. If you want to know more, read the article on things to do in Montalbano Elicona clicking on the button below.
Faq
€ 70,00 - Adult
Price per person. Online deposit of € 10 per person; Balance on site of € 60 per person.
It includes: Guide, insurence.
€ 180,00 - Family pack*
Price per family. Online deposit of € 30 per family; Balance on site of € 150 per family.
It includes: Guide, insurence for all family.
*The Family pack is a discounted price for families of 2 parents and a maximum of 2 children/teenagers up to 14 years old.
Pricing & Included stuffs
Malabotta Forest Nature Reserve is located on the border between the Alcantara river and the Nebrodi park. It's one of the last natural woods existing in Italy, inhabited by huge centuries-old oaks called the "Wises of the Woods". The path it's very suggestive and full of life. Malabotta nature reserve is also famous for megaliths, giant monoliths by uncertain origin made of sandstone with bizarre shapes located a short distance from the woods. Another fascinating aspect of this itinerary is the presence of different panoramic points, from these it's possible looking the mount Etna and the beautiful Tyrrhenian coast with the Aeolian Islands.
Activity description
📅 Availability
Every day by reservation.
🤔 Who can do it?
Anyone with a basic level of fitness can participate in this activity.
🔓 Refund policy
Cancellation within 4 days: full refund. Within 24 hours: refund via voucher. In the previous 24 hours: no refund.
⛔ Restrictions
Minimum booking required 2 people, maximum 10 people. This activity is not suitable for pregnant women and for people with respiratory or cardiac diseases.
📏 Hike details
Length: 18 km; Elevation gain +700 meters.
🕒 How long does it last?
This hike lasts 5/6-hours and starts in the morning.
🗣️ Languages
Italian, English.
🥾 Recommended clothing
We recommend sportswear with trekking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, windbreaker, 10/15 liter backpack. In winter, mountain clothing appropriate to the season.
🥖 🥛 Food & Water
For this activity you can bring a lunch box according to your needs with at least 2 liters of water.
📋 Required skills
Not required any skills.
🅿️ Parking
Free parking is available on site.
Activity features
Full day hiking on the Argimusco plateau, walking through the suggestive megaliths and the beautiful Malabotta reserve, one of the last natural forests in Italy.
Environmental impact assessment
High
Sustainability
Grafico alta sostenibilita
* All environmental assessments are the result of internal analyses of The Island of Wonders. These have no scientific value, but represent assessments of professionals people who collaborate on sustainability projects of The island of Wonders. Therefore, although carefully drafted, they may contain errors and/or estimation that do not correspond to reality.
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How it works
1
Make a reservation
Reservation doesn't involve any payment. The deposit will be pre-authorized and charged only after confirmation.
2
Receive response
Your reservation can be confirmed, rejected or you will receive a modification proposal you could accept or decline. In case of reject or decline the deposit will be released on your payment method. Check always your email including spam to get all updates.
3
Get ready for adventure
After confirmation you will receive an email with detailed instructions to get activity.
Unforgettable day hiking Etna
We had an unforgettable experience exploring Etna thanks to our guide Salvo, who led us to several craters and a very impressive lava cave and who told us a lot of interesting facts about volcanos in general and the specifics of Etna.
The booking process went smoothly and our guide contacted us in advance to clarify the meeting point etc. As a family of three we were lucky to have a private tour and we were asked about our preferences in advance.
I highly recommend booking a tour with Etna Wild Experience
October 12, 2023
Katja Zajac
Unforgettable
Walking across immense lava fields was an unforgettable experience, ably led by Salvo.
The cave was less impressive than I expected altough this was the advertised purpose of the day.
The trip was intended to start from Randazzo but we then used our own transport, driving for 40 minutes to the park entrance and paid for parking in addition to the fee for the trip.
October 3, 2023
Claire
Ottima esperienza
È un bellissimo percorso durante cui, Salvatore ,la nostra guida, ci ha spiegato le fasi eruttive dell'etna, illustrato uno tra i crateri piú recenti e ci ha fatto immergere nella natura di questo bellissimo vulcano. Molto bella e caratteristica anche la visita alla grotta. È un percorso di 15 km, quindi non per tutti, ma che consiglio a chi è abituato a passeggiare.
September 3, 2023
Gennaro D'Antonio
What people say
Reviews 8
Score 4.8
Best review 5
Worst review 4