Italy · MOUNT ETNA TOURS & HIKES
Europe's most active volcano is a working mountain with weather of its own. These 15 trips range from a jeep to the lava caves to a guided walk near the summit craters, with prices, altitudes and what the cable car adds.
Guided Mount Etna day trip from Catania, easy crater walk and lava cave visit with helmets, cantucci and zibibbo tasting, morning or sunset.
“The guide was very friendly and well informed. He spoke english very well and told a lot of jokes.”
Guided Mount Etna summit hike from Rifugio Sapienza by cable car, with trained volcanic guides, lava terrain, and Valle del Bove views.
“So much fun! It wasn't easy but worth it! Our guide was knowledgeable and experienced he made sure everyone was safe and has a great adventure! I also booked transportation frommu hotel, it was so easy and gave me a chance to meet some great people from all over. Recommend!”
Half day Jeep tour from Catania to Mount Etna, with lava caves, Zafferana tastings, Valle del Bove views, and sunset at 2000 m.
“We were lucky enough to experience our Etna tour with Kevin as our tour guide. Although we arrived late at the meeting point, he waited for us after we called him and was very friendly. The tour was a lot of fun, with a visit to a lava cave, a tasting, and, of course, the sunset on Mount Etna. There was plenty of time for photos and Kevin was able to answer all our questions about the volcano and its surroundings. A really great tour and a very good tour guide! Definitely recommended!”
Guided Mount Etna trek to 3,000m, starting by cable car then jeep, ending with lava-channel sights and views over Bove Valley.
“Very good, our guide Michele is very passionate about his job and it was a pleasure to follow him. Thanks.”
Trek Mount Etna’s summit craters with a volcanologist guide, then descend via lava tunnel views and Valle del Bove, plus cable car.
“We had an unforgettable experience climbing Mount Etna with our guide, Basilio. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire journey exciting and safe. We were amazed to see the lava flow up close, feel the heat from the lava stones, and even see magma – truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Highly recommend Basilio for anyone visiting Etna!”
Full-day Mount Etna and Alcantara Gorges tour with off-road lava front, easy crater hike, lunch, lava cave, and gorge swim.
“We liked very much our guides - positive and full of stiries. The tour itself is very interesting, route is easy, time is well scheduled between the different activities. I recomend it!”
Cable car and 4x4 up Mount Etna to 2,900m, with a guided crater walk, sea views, and flexible all-day entry from Sicily.
“The trip was very well organised, but a little more direction at the start of the trip would have been helpful. One would assume the QR code sent gets you into the cable car, but no… The guide was very good, and we learned a lot on the short walk around the top craters.”
Guided Etna South summit hike with a 2,500 m cable car ride, rim-walk crater views, lava terrain, and expert geology coaching.
“Fantastic trip. We feel very safe and we had a really nice experience. It was a sunny day with good weather conditions and we could saw very clearly the top of the volcano. Our guide, Antonio was really passionate about the volcanology and he make our trip more captivating and more interesting. We helped us to better understand the uniqueness of Eten and explained us the natural phenomena that happen related to the volcano. It was like an interactive geography lesson that you always wanted to have!”
Catania Mount Etna off-tour trek: Valle del Bove walk, 1792 lava, Silvestri craters, gear and naturalist guide, about 7 hours.
“We had a fantastic hike on Etna, superbly led by Antonio. He provided shoes and extra layers as it was cool at the top as well as walking poles. The pace was good and challenging but he always knew when to stop to allow us to catch our breath and acclimatise to the higher altitude. I would thoroughly recommend.”
A 5-hour small-group Etna sunset tour from Catania with farm tastings, lava valleys, a guided cave walk, and crater views.
“Good and fast communication with pick up close to where we stay. Variety on events (tasting, walking through lava tunnel and short hike to the top) and Janet, our guide, was very knowledgable. Had a lot of fun!”
Sunset views over Mount Etna, a tasting at ENOTECA DELL'ETNA, and a possible lava cave visit from the 1792 eruption.
“Definitively it was an awesome tour. Peppe was kind and friendly. The places we visited had amazing views and Etna was Great with eruption included. Fully recommended 😉”
Catania morning trip to Mount Etna for Silvestri Craters, lava caves, 1991 flow, and tastings, with pickup and an easy trek.
“Comfortable and adventurous tour!! We had a good time to spend the half day Etna hiking and enjoyed shopping in a small village down there!!”
Small-group Etna hike from Catania with pickup, lava cave walk, and views from extinct craters around 1800 m. Great value at $81.
“The tour was great! Picked up on time, Marco was AMAZING and so knowledgeable, he definitely made the day. There’s not too much walking involved and you only get to around ~2000m. Thank you!”
Morning jeep trip from Catania to Mount Etna at 2,000m, with Valle del Bove views, helmet caves, and Zafferana Etnea tastings.
“The trip was amazing! The places shown and the stops along the way were truly special! Being alone on this trip, the group was very friendly and interactive! Also, the guide explained everything to us not only in english but also in other languages, so that the language barrier wouldn’t be an obstacle in discovering the beauty of the volcano. Raji is very dedicated and had great recommendations, the best guide! It was truly an extraordinary experience❤️🫶🏻🫶🏻🤌🏼”
A guided, gear-provided Mt. Etna hike from Catania, trekking past Valle del Bove and lava flows with big views and real volcano talk.
“Nice hike with a stunning views. We were lucky to catch a good weather during our tour. For taking us through this path and a lot of interesting information - big thanks to our guide Alessandro 👍👍👍”
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