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Lava River Trail: walking tour to discover Vesuvius

Vesuvius National Park, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy

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Duration

2h

Languages

English, Francais, Italiano

Participants

1-20 people

Type

Guided Tour

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About this tour

Vesuvius National Park is undoubtedly one of the most captivating and spectacular natural oases in Campania. To learn about its history and learn about its flora and fauna, we recommend this excursion tour walk along a trail made of robinia and oak forests that will take you to see the March 1944 lava flow, now covered with lichen.
You will walk along path No. 9, named Lava River, which proves to be fairly easy and consists of flatter stretches and others uphill. The start is set at an altitude of 568 meters, and you will find yourself following a simple trail through mixed forests with acacia, chestnut, black hornbeam and oak trees to a scenic area rich in Mediterranean scrub and lava from the last Vesuvian eruption in 1944.
Upon reaching this lava spectacle, you will enjoy a magnificent view of the Bay of Naples, and from a distance you will also spot the Cognoli di Giacca and Trocchia of the Monte Somma. During the hike, guides will explain the trail's redevelopment systems and show you the remains of ancient water containment measures from the Bourbon era. Finally, you will retrace the trail back to the starting point.

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Tickets and discounts

  • The fee is ā‚¬230.00 per guide, for groups of up to 20 people, with a duration of about 1 1/2 hours

Information about the experience

  • The excursion is available daily by reservation, time to be arranged privately

  • The trail is easy, suitable for everyone (not suitable for those with walking problems or in wheelchairs) - Km: about 2 a/r - Elevation gain: 80 m

  • You must wear hiking or sneakers with molded soles, layered clothing, sweatshirt, k-way, and a backpack (no shoulder bags or pouches)

  • The meeting point is at the Vesuvius Observatory, Via Contrada osservatorio 21 Ercolano

Facilitations

  • The tour is available in Italian, English and French

Limitations

  • The price does not include the parking fee

  • The experience is not available for people with disabilities

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

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Pets allowed

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Barrier-free

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Cancellation policy

  • 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

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    Tour's location

    Vesuvius National Park, 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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    amedeo varchetta

    Experience to try

    A pleasant nature walk, where the now solidified lava is clearly visible, easy enough to do even with children. Along the way there are a couple of benches and a couple of tables where you can stop for a sack lunch. The guide who accompanied us was very thorough. Thank you!
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    angela shepherd

    Very interesting trail

    Beautiful and dusty walk. A beautiful trail, nestled in the wilderness and on the slopes of Vesuvius. There are uphill and downhill sections, but above all the terrain is particularly "dusty" (because it is born right from the ashes of Vesuvius). Rich in vegetation and also rightly full of various insects. Along the way there are bulletin boards and posters indicating where you are and where you can go, and others, however, giving information about the flora and history of the place. Recommended for beginners and non-beginners, but with appropriate clothing to avoid having to throw away your clothing.
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