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New Year's Eve on Etna
29 DEC – 1 JAN Multi-day

New Year's Eve on Etna

December 29, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Celebrate New Year's Eve with an unforgettable adventure on Etna! From December 29th to January 1st, explore the volcano's magnificent trails, amidst breathtaking scenery and unique panoramas. Discover the beauty of Etna with high-altitude trekking and the warm hospitality of Hotel Villa Dorata, a property located in a stunning position on the southern slope of the volcano.

Trip fee: € 490,00
Includes:

  • Guide service
  • Insurance
  • Excursion organization and use of snowshoes in case of snow
  • Three nights at Hotel "Villa Dorata" (double or triple room)
  • Two dinners (December 29 and 30)
  • New Year's Eve dinner with local specialties, drinks, and spumante
  • Breakfasts (December 30, 31, and January 1)
  • Packed lunches for the 3 days

Not included:

  • Travel expenses to reach the meeting point
  • Packed lunch for the first day

Local transport:
Own car or minibus rental (cost shared among participants).

Deposit: € 120,00 at the time of booking.
Balance: € 370,00 to be paid 20 days before departure.
Insurance: Please provide your full name, date and place of birth, residential address, and tax code (codice fiscale).

Meeting point: Sunday, December 29 at 09:00 AM, Via Etnea, parking lot in front of the Chiesa Sant’Andrea Apostolo, Milo (Etna). Google Maps Link
End of trip: Wednesday, January 1 at 5:00 PM, Nicolosi.

Trip style: Stationary with a light backpack.
Difficulty: Moderate/challenging.
Daily walking hours: 5-6 hours.

Required equipment:

  • Trekking clothing
  • Trekking shoes
  • Wool hat and gloves
  • Trekking poles
  • Shower sandals
  • Rain poncho and sweater
  • Flashlight and winter waterproof jacket
  • Water bottle and personal toiletries

Duration: 4 days / 3 nights.
Bookings:
Registration closes on November 30 or when the group is full.
Phone: 3287484939
Email: [email protected]

Notes: The excursion may be subject to changes due to unforeseen natural events. In case of snow, we will use snowshoes. You will receive further information via email before departure.
AIGAE Guides:
Salvatore Marletta and Javier Marletta
Contacts: 3334987946
Website: www.ciaotrekking.com
Technical Organization:
Kora Viaggi, Via Roma 170, Ragusa

Day-by-day programme

Day 1 … Day 2 no additional details

Important notes

The itinerary may change in the event of adverse natural conditions: in that case an alternative route will be proposed. A few days before the hike you will receive a message with the latest useful information.

Fancy walking with us? Write to us to book or for any information.

This page was automatically translated with artificial intelligence for convenience only and may contain errors. The Italian version is the authoritative reference; we accept no liability for any inaccuracies in the translation.