Ethical business
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 starting 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 or take a private transfer.
Why can only experts participate?
This horse ride excursion takes place on steep and rocky trails with exposed points that require excellent horse management skills. Participants must be able to independently manage their horse, facing the various difficulties of the trail with relative ease.
Faq
€ 140,00
Price per person. Online deposit of € 20 per person; Balance on site of € 120 per person.
It includes: Equestrian guide, cap, lunch box, insurence.
Pricing & Included stuffs
Full day horse riding tour on mount Etna with equestrian instructor and lunch included. Before leaving for this horse tour, you will get friendly with your travel companion. It will be a journey along different scenaries on the highest and active volcano in Europe, through lush forests, dry deserts of lava, black fields of pyroclastic materials. Along the way we will meet many points from which enjoying wonderful panoramic sea views. The excursion includes the exploration of a volcanic cave and lunch box. We arrange the lunch also for who has intollerances or vegetarian people. This type of excursion is suitable for only expert. The gait of the tour will be at the pace or trot based on the indications of the instructor.
Activity description
📅 Availability
Every day by reservation.
🤔 Who can do it?
Expert.
🔓 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 6 people. This activity is not suitable for pregnant women. Minimum age 14 years old. Maximum weight 100 kg.
🕒 How long does it last?
This experience lasts 6/7-hours and start in the Morning at 9:00am.
🗣️ Languages
Italian, English.
🥾 Recommended clothing
We recommend sportswear with sports shoes (no flip-flops, slippers), long pants, sunscreen, sunglasses. On winter, clothing appropriate to the season with windproof jacket.
🐴 Riding style and Gait
Ride on english saddle. The gait is on walk and based on evaluation of the guide at the trot too.
🥖 🥛 Food & Water
This activity includes a lunch box with sandwich with typical products, fruit and a drink (gluten free and vegan lunch box available).
📋 Required skills
Only expert can take part to this horse ride. Minimum age 14 years old. Minor can partecipate only with parents.
🅿️ Parking
Free parking is available on site.
Activity features
Ascent to mount Etna with a full-day horseback riding, crossing lava fields, craters and exploration of a volcanic cave, lunch box included.
Environmental impact assessment
High
Sustainability
Grafico alta sostenibilita
This horseback excursion has a "High" level of sustainability thanks to the low emissions resulting from this activity. In fact, even if horses emit methane, about 18 kg per year, these emissions are irrelevant. The high level of sustainability is also given by the absence of pollutants released on the ground and the total lack of noise pollution, furthermore, taking place on marked paths, it does not cause damage to either flora or fauna.
* 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.
Un'avventura incredibile
Un'esperienza meravigliosa
Panorami stupendi e cavalli bellissimi e bravissimi
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Consigliatissimo
September 2, 2024
Paola Fratini
A trot around Etna
My wife and I loved our grand tour of Etna. The horses, shadow and Maya were well mannered and gave us a great experience!
September 8, 2023
David Jones
escursione intera giornata nel parco dell'Etna partenza da Zafferana
bel maneggio, professionale, cavalli di livello , solo per esperti
molto facile prenotare, per saldare non accettano pagamenti elettronici
pranzo nel bosco stupendo
August 28, 2021
Silvia Pini
What people say
Reviews 21
Score 5
Best review 5
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