• natural spas along the excursions
• authentic atmosphere , Pantelleria is a way of life: in winter the true essence of the island emerges
• Our added value: small group to create harmony and sharing and have the opportunity to get to know the island better
• “homemade” passito, Pantesco kiss, Pantesco cous cous
• Meetings with local people
• island of volcanic origin
• New Year's Eve dip (optional)

Trekking Trip New Year's Eve Sicily, Pantelleria

Another way of living is possible, you just need to know Pantelleria to understand it: this is why I choose to accompany you on this winter trek , when the doors open, the Pantelleria people embrace you, you taste the homemade Passito far from the shops, some typical delicacy is prepared for you that you are unlikely to find by chance, the clubs come alive with village festivals, people of all ages dance the liscio , the natural spas are uncrowded, the volcanic earth smokes thanks to the condensation, etc.

An Island from which you will hardly be able to leave without saying: I want to live here!

Among the volcanic nature, boundless blue sea where to swim , wind, open-air spas, and paths immersed in the Mediterranean scrub, we will meet between trekking and non-traditions, Pantellerians, men and women open to talking to us, defined as "foreigners".

We will pass by Mangiaforte who will not let us leave before having listened to his traditional recipes, and filled his cheeks and backpacks with typical sweets.

We will get to know and taste the famous Passito , the less commercial one.

The trekking excursions are expected to be long and intense, starting immediately after breakfast in the morning.

Your eyes will light up at the sight of the Mirror of Venus, so calm, firm, peaceful.

We will bathe dry in Benikulà , and not only that.

We will climb step by step to the top of the Big Mountain where we will learn about the volcanic nature of the black island. The wind will sweep away thoughts, doubts, questions.

Wind outside and quiet inside.

Detail

Day 27 December – Meeting with Lasca la Randa at Pantelleria airport at 11.35 am.

Pickup and accommodation in the dammusi in Scauri, the most beautiful part of the island, sunset view ; visit to the Arco dell'Elefante and the first natural thermal area, dinner together

Day 28 – Trekking excursion passing through vineyards and the plain behind Montagna Grande, with a stop to learn about the traditional production of Passito. Return with a stop at the spectacular Balata dei Turchi. Waiting for us on the terrace of the dammuso is an aperitif based on Passito in front of the sunset

Day 29 – Trekking excursion to Montagna Grande and Monte Gibele Today we have an intense day of emotions, walking through holm oak and pine forests to reach the steep climb to Montagna Grande of volcanic origin. We go back down towards Favare. If the sea is calm we can also risk a special swim!

Day 30 – Trekking excursion Cala dei 5 Denti, Ondine lake of salt water coming from the sea, Punta Spadillo and Lago di Venere. The Lago Specchio di Venere (Mirror of Venus Lake), so called because it is said that the Goddess Venus looked at herself in it before meeting Bacchus, is a natural lake that occupies the crater of a volcano. In addition to the fantastic scenery of flora and fauna in which it is immersed, the lake is even more famous for its thermal mud, in fact there are pools from which water flows out at over 50 degrees. Covering your body with thermal mud is said to have beneficial properties.

A day almost entirely spent at sea after a stop at the famous Pasticceria Mangiaforte for typical Pantelleria sweets including the Bacio.

Day 31 Trekking excursion to the Benikulá Dry Bath, return in the afternoon and preparations for the New Year's Eve evening and dinner. First the usual aperitif among us of the Trekking New Year's Eve Trip group with local products.

Day 1 January – Last morning together before hugs.

End of the trip with return flight DAT Pantelleria-Palermo h 15.50

The New Year's Eve Trekking Trip program is indicative as it is subject to weather conditions, and the environmental hiking guide has the right to modify it at any time for logistical and/or safety reasons.

Any “improvised” activities will be carried out according to the possibilities, for this reason they are not mentioned in the program. It is part of the beauty of traveling to this island that is a way of life more than a place.

ALL ROUND TRIP FLIGHTS TO REACH PANTELLERIA ARE AT THE PARTICIPANT'S EXPENSE

! I ADVISE YOU NOT TO CHECK LUGGAGE!

Pantelleria – in winter you can reach it by flight from Trapani or Palermo, duration about 50 minutes. Company DAT

Flight 27 December Palermo – Pantelleria 10.50 – 11.35 – Fixed Cost

Flight 1 January Pantelleria – Palermo 15.50 - 16.35 - Fixed Cost

Recommended connections: coming soon

Milano MPX: Ryanair 5.45 o Easyjet 7.00

Milan LIN: Ita 6.50 0 8.45

Pisa-Palermo: Ryanair 7.45

Rome: 7.50 or 8.15

Bologna-Palermo: Ryanair 8.00 o 5.50

Venezia-Palermo: Ryanair 5.45

Torino-Palermo: Ryanair 8.00

Bergamo-Palermo: Ryanair 26dicembre! h 13.55 o 21.00

Travel fee €400 and cash fee €400 Includes:

• Organization
• Environmental Hiking Guide qualified for the profession under LR 42 of 03/23/2000 and subsequent amendments,
• Guided trekking excursions
• 3 dinners (including New Year's Eve dinner),
• Overnight stay in typical Pantellerian Dammusi in Scauri with sunset view
• small group to ensure conviviality , knowledge and a united group.
• Private transport for some trips and pick up from/to the airport
• iva 22%
• Driver's liability insurance for the entire duration of the accompaniment

The travel fund is calculated on past trips, is non-refundable, therefore entirely necessary, and is intended for on-site payments and travel management, to be paid to the guide upon departure.

Packed lunches and water, drinks and desserts at meals, 2 dinners, Transfer costs to reach the island from your home and back from the island to your home, visits to local companies/activities and anything not specified in the "Includes" section

The travel fund is calculated on past trips, is non-refundable, therefore entirely necessary, and is intended for on-site payments and travel management, to be paid to the guide upon departure.

Booking return flight Palermo-Pantelleria: €118/person (to be requested at the time of booking)

Cancellation Insurance: cost 6% of the value of the package (to be requested at the time of booking)

Worry-Free Booking Option: €42 (refund in the form of a voucher)

Un viaggio esclusivo, perché siamo in pochi (8-13 partecipanti) per creare gruppo e condivisione, accompagnati con passione dalla guida Claudia, creatrice dei viaggi, preferiamo piccole strutture per pernottare, contatto umano con le persone locali, preferiamo per voi alcuni piccoli ristoranti (dove i grossi gruppi non vanno), scegliamo di viaggiare fuori stagione per farvi immergere nel luogo senza folla e senza attivitá da turismo di massa.

Claudia , founder of Lasca la Randa: Environmental hiking guide qualified under the law .

Expert leader of trekking excursion groups, she particularly loves these places like Pantelleria in the periods outside the other season : that's why she continues to accompany you on these adventures, full of anecdotes, stories of local people, surprises not announced in the program. She always searches for the essence of the places especially if they are islands, after all you can see yourself in them a little.

She loves to go on long hikes, laugh, and make you think about the beauty of the slow rhythms that islands have out of season . She loves animals, and always carries food for cats and dogs she meets along the trails in her backpack !

He brings with him notes to read on stories and anecdotes, poems that are for daily reflection.

He arrived in Pantelleria several years ago, in winter, to do a reconnaissance with the hope that it was as he imagined it: nothing to say, after 1 hour in the car with Francesco (his Pantelleria guide) he immediately decided to launch the first trip (and with the next one we are already at the 7th !!)

The reservation will be made upon receipt of the signed contract and the bank transfer equal to the requested amount (50% at the time of booking, 50% within 40 days of the departure date).

Cancellation by the customer can only be made via email and is considered valid only if confirmed in writing.

In case of withdrawal from the contract by the traveler before departure, for any reason, even unforeseen and supervening, a penalty will be charged. The amount of the penalties is quantified as follows:

• from the day after booking up to 60 days no penalty, no refund, 100% voucher paid valid for 6 months from the departure date of the trip.
• From 59 to 40 days before departure 100% penalty, no refund of the deposit, no voucher.
• from 39 to 0 days before departure penalty 100% of the entire fee, no refund, no voucher.

In case of insurance policy subscription, reference will be made to the conditions in question. 10% of the travel fee will be retained for management costs.

The balance of 50% must be paid in cash upon arrival, and will be used to cover some expenses of those already included in the package.