Guided tours of Vesuvius for school groups

Name: Educational excursions to Vesuvius for schools
Start: 2022-07-21T19:00-05:00
End: 2025-07-21T23:00-05:00
Location: Educational excursions to Vesuvius for schools

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English, Francais, Italiano

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Unlimited

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Suitable for children

Suitable for couples

Pets allowed

Parking available

Barrier-free

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● Important things to know ● About this activity ● Prices ● Reservation assistance ● Personalized quote ● Location of activities and how to get there ● Reviews

Important things to know

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Tickets and discounts

The price for Trail No. 4 (Forest Reserve Tirone Alto Vesuvio), Trail No. 9 (Lava River), Trail No. 5 (Gran Cono del Vesuvio), Trail No. 1 and No. 6 (Crater Side Walk), Trail No. 11 (Pineta di Terzigno) is 10 € per pupil
The price for Trail No. 1 (The Valley of Hell) is €12 per pupil
People with disabilities pay half the fare

Tour information

The excursion is available every day upon reservation
Clothing and accessories: recommended hiking or running shoes, long pants, layered clothing, sweatshirt and windproof jacket, k-way, hat with visor/wool, backpack (no shoulder straps), snack, spare change, sunscreen, water, personal sanitary equipment.
The tour is available from 9:00 to 17:00
The guide is available in Italian, English and French
The "Pineta di Terzigno" trail is the only one suitable for people with disabilities, all other trails are not suitable
Teachers do not pay

Limitations

Visits to the Gran Cono del Vesuvio from an elevation of 1000m and above are chargeable and involve the purchase of an online access ticket by the Vesuvius National Park Authority
The price does not include the parking fee
Each tour guide can accompany a maximum of 20 students
In case of bad weather, an alternative program can be agreed upon or the day can be changed

Cancellation

Reservations cancelled within 72 hours will entitle to a full refund
Reservations cancelled within 48 hours entitle the 60% to a refund.
Reservations canceled less than 24 hours before the event will not receive a refund

Tirone Alto Vesuvio Forest Reserve - Trail No. 4

Recommended classes: Kindergarten, Primary I-V grade-Sec I and II grade
The trail offers two options: a short trail and a long trail. The short route covers 3 km, with a duration of about 2 hours and an elevation gain of 80 meters. The long route covers 5 km, with a similar duration of about 2 hours and the same elevation gain of 80 meters.
Entrance from: Ercolano, reachable by bus within 12 m of length

Lava River - Trail No. 9

Recommended classes: Primary I-V class-Sec I and II grade
Duration: 2 hours - 1.5 km with an elevation gain of 50 meters
Entrance from: Ercolano, reachable by bus within 12 m of length

Great Cone of Vesuvius – Path n. 5

Recommended classes: primary V, secondary I and II grade
The route offers two options: tourist route of 3 km, duration of about 2 hours, with an elevation gain of 150 meters and the
Full route of 6 km, about 3 hours, with an elevation gain of 170 meters
Access with ticket to be purchased online only, not included in price
Entrance from: Ercolano, reachable by bus within 12 m of length

Crater side walk - Trail No. 1 and No. 6

Recommended classes: Primary I-V class-Sec I and II grade
Duration: 2 to 3 hours - 3km with 90 meters of elevation gain
Entrance from: Ercolano, reachable by bus within 12 m of length
It is possible to extend the itinerary by continuing with an ascent to the crater rim from the eastern slope, after purchasing tickets online (trail #5). This option is particularly suitable for secondary school students

The Valley of Hell – Path no. 1

Recommended classes: Secondary I and II cycle
Duration: 3 hours - 4km with 150 meters of elevation gain
Entrance from: Ercolano, reachable by bus within 12 m of length

Terzigno pine forest – Path n. 11

Recommended classes: preschool, primary, to motor, visit and psychosensory disabilities
Duration: 2 hours - 2km with 10 meters of elevation gain
Entrance from: Terzigno, reachable by bus without limitations

About this activity

Are you planning a unique and unforgettable day for your students? Then book a fantastic hike in the Vesuvius National Park. This is the ideal activity for children and teenagers of various age groups.

In the company of experienced guides, you will walk along 6 different routes which wind between Vesuvius and Monte Somma and from which you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view. Each path covers a different area of the park and it will be possible to get to know the different botanical varieties and many species of animals that populate this fascinating area.

In addition, children will be able to appreciate the different lava formations bearing witness to the eruptions that have characterized Vesuvius over the millennia. So let's see in detail what paths are passable for this educational experience.

Tirone Alto Vesuvio Forest Reserve - Trail No. 4

This path crosses the Broom Plan and is one of the best protected areas in Vesuvius National Park. The route moves along a mostly flat road and is therefore ideal for high schoolers and also for preschool, elementary and middle school children. The area is largely forested and you will be able to see lava flows and volcanic formations. Here you will learn about the history of the Somma-Vesuvius complex and its biodiversity. The trail offers two options: a short trail and a long trail. The short route covers 3 km, with a duration of about 2 hours and an elevation gain of 80 meters. The long course extends for 5 km, with a similar duration of about 2 hours and the same elevation gain of 80 meters.

Lava River - Trail No. 9

The path at an altitude of 550 meters is short and alternates flat sections with downhill sections through mixed woods with chestnut trees, acacias, black hornbeams and different species of oak. In the end we will reach a spectacular one lava flow which was formed during the last Vesuvian eruption in 1944. On these pyroclastic deposits you will see colored patches of vegetation, among which the Stereocaulon vesuvianum, the brooms, valerian and rumex scudatum. From this point there is then an impressive view of the Bay of Naples. The 1.5-kilometer trail takes about 2 hours with an elevation gain of 50 meters and is perfect for elementary school children and middle and high school students.

Great Cone of Vesuvius – Path n. 5

This route starts at an altitude of 1,000 meters and is therefore more challenging than others. In fact, it is especially suitable for fifth grade children and middle and high school children. The path allows you to reach the edge of the crater of Vesuvius and climbs along a series of scenic switchbacks from which there are excellent views of Mount Somma and Giant Valley. During the ascent, tour guides will tell about the geological and naturalistic features of the landscape, and many animal and plant species can be seen. The trail offers two options: the tour route of 3 km, duration of about 2 hours, with an elevation gain of 150 meters and the full route of 6 km, about 3 hours, with an elevation gain of 170 meters The trail will have a length of 4 km, an elevation gain of 170 meters and a duration of 3 hours.

Crater Side Walk - Trail No. 1 and No. 6

With this excursion between paths n. 1 and no. 6 you can reach the Octavian Square at an altitude of 1,050 meters along the eastern slope of the crater of Vesuvius which offers a suggestive view of the Valle dell'Inferno and Monte Somma. The route allows you to walk on the slopes of the Gran Cono in an area where observation is favorable and without particular differences in height. The guides will explain to the students the geological and naturalistic history of the place and the main ones will be observed native species of flora and fauna. The 3-kilometer walk has a duration of about 2 hours and an elevation gain of 90 meters. It is generally suitable for third, fourth and fifth graders and middle and high school students. It is possible to extend the itinerary by continuing with the ascent to the crater rim from the eastern slope, after purchasing tickets online (Trail No. 5). This option is particularly suitable for secondary school students.

The Valley of Hell – Path no. 1

This route begins at an altitude of 965 meters and descends into the caldera of Mount Somma for a couple of kilometers. Due to its conformation it is the ideal choice to note in detail the typical geological structure of the Somma-Vesuvius complex. In fact, the Valle dell'Inferno divides Monte Somma from the nearby volcano and is dotted with lava flows from the eruptions of the twentieth century. Halfway along the path there are the Cognoli di Levante, where you can see the "rope lava" dating back to the 1929 eruption. The route with a difference in altitude of 180 meters is 4 km long and will take around 3 hours to cover. It is especially recommended for lower and upper secondary school children.

Terzigno pine forest – Path n. 11

The trail at 250 meters is mostly flat and it has been structured to be traveled even by people with motor or visual difficulties. The most modern engineering techniques and natural materials were used for its construction. The walkway includes a wooden platform which winds through an area formed by layers of recent lava on which a pine forest has been planted. The wooden track draws curves and changes of direction and offers picturesque views of the western slope of Vesuvius. This experience is suitable for school children of all grades, from preschool to high school, and for children with mobility disabilities. The trail is only 2 km and to cover it will take a couple of hours with 10 meters of elevation gain

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Activity's Location

80056 Herculaneum, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy

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How to get there

How to reach the meeting point by car

From Piazza Garibaldi move onto Corso Lucci and Via Ferraris to take the A3. Continue for 10 km and take the exit for Ercolano. Then turn into Via Cupa Monti and Via Vesuvio. After 1.5 km take Contrada Osservatorio and follow the road for 400 metres.

How to reach the meeting point by public transportation

From Naples central station take Line L4 to the Ercolano Scavi stop. On foot reach Via Panoramica and take bus 5. Get off after 21 stops and continue on foot along Via Vesuvio and Contrada Osservatorio.

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