Hiking · MOUNT ETNA
The 14 best mount etna hiking tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it takes on foot and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Hike Mount Etna to 3,000 or 3,400 metres with a volcanic guide, cable car, lava fields, crater views, and optional Catania pickup.
“The driver, Peppe and our tourguide was very informative and helpful, we learned a lot about Etna. It was totally worth it, it was our greatest experience in Sicily.”
Review of Etna summit craters trekking, with cable car, 4x4 ride, volcano guide, safety advice, costs, route, and practical tips.
“The tour could not be carried out as planned due to extremely strong winds. Antonio, our guide, instead organized an excellent alternative program. Although we couldn’t reach 3350 m, Antonio safely led us up to 3100 m, showed us spectacular sights, and shared fascinating insights with his great expertise. Overall, a very successful alternative program. Grazie mille, Antonio!”
Review of a Mount Etna trek from Catania with lava caves, craters, expert guides, volcanic views, equipment, and practical planning tips.
“This was a brilliant experience. Our guide, Renato, was amazing. He was very knowledgeable about the area and explained lots of interesting additional facts about Catania and Sicily. We hiked up the moutain and trekked through the snow. Renato always made sure we were safe and stopped regularly to explain something about the volcano and to ensure that we can take pictures and have a sip of water. The experience and the views were extraordinary. On the day that I went, it was almost windless and the volcano erupted two days prior. So we could see the smoke coming from the crater, which was amazing. The pick up and drop…”
Review of Etna’s north-side summit trek: 4x4 ride, volcanic craters, expert guides, gear, costs, fitness needs, and practical tips.
“Our guide, Jonathan, was fantastic. You always felt safe, and the information he shared during the hike was excellent. I highly recommended a tour with his group!!!”
Review of Etna’s guided summit trek, with cable car costs, fitness tips, gear details, guide quality, views, and practical booking advice.
“Excellent organization, very safe and great guides (even gave us some Etna vine for lunch! :)). Only possible improvement would be that the meeting point seemed a bit messy, we didn't know where to find our guide or if they will give us any equipment (shoes/poles/helmet/jacket). Ended up working out perfectly fine afterwards.”
Review of Mount Etna’s five-hour guided hike from Catania, with craters, lava caves, coastal views, local tastings, and practical tips.
“Incredible guide who was very knowledgeable and open to lots of questions. Lots of scenic points and local stories. Pick up was right as expected and the trip was made all the sweeter by a stop at local honey farm.”
Trek Mount Etna’s 2002 craters from Piano Provenzana with a volcanic guide, lava fields, crater views, and practical tips for this 3-hour hike.
“We had a very good time exploring the craters on Etna. The view of the volcano and sea was beautiful.”
Hike Mount Etna to 3,000 meters with a volcanologist guide, cable car, fumaroles, lava flows, crater views, and practical safety advice.
“Very good! The heights and level of oxygen play a role, but our guides stopped frequently to share info, meanwhile offering us a physical recovery-break!”
Hike Mount Etna’s north side to 3,380 meters with a guide, 4x4 ride, crater views, gear, costs, and practical tips.
“De beleving was geweldig. Zowel met t vervoer als de tocht naar boven. Wat ik wel miste was nog veel meer info over de Erna. Ik had nog wel meer willen horen over het ontstaan, de erupties etc.”
Review of Etna South’s five-hour winter trek, with cable car, snowy craters, expert guides, gear, costs, and practical advice.
“The tour was amazing! Visibility changes by the day and we were lucky enough to have a clear and beautiful day for our hike. The hike itself was not difficult for a young and able body, with the worst part being uneven sandy ground at times. Important note: there were other tours that take you to higher points on the summit, but I could not figure out how to book them ahead of time. With that all said: the hike brought you to the summit of the craters below the peak of the active crater and it was truly amazing. Antonio was our guide and he was very knowledgeable and…”
Review of a private Etna hike from Taormina or Catania, with cable car access, volcanic craters, Valle del Bove, and practical tips.
“Well worth the money. Seemed expensive at the beginning, but after doing the tour with Roberto, it became clear how experienced he is. The cheaper tours are mostly bus rides up and down the mountain, but not this one. We definitely got our full package Etna-experience. Roberto is a great guide, very easy-going, he made sure everything was fine with us. Recommend!”
Explore Mount Etna with a private family hike, ancient lava tube, lateral craters, child-friendly stories, and hands-on volcano discoveries.
“Very fun activity. The children loved it. We recommend without hesitation!”
Walk Mount Etna’s 2002 eruption craters from Piano Provenzana with a guide, lava cones, sea views, and practical tips for this easy trek.
“Great activity! To do with the family. Really top notch guide!”
Private Mount Etna hike from Taormina or Catania with lava caves, extinct craters, Valle del Bove views, guide, transport, and lunch.
“The walk was a true experience. It was a brisk walk, but certainly doable. We went all the way to the crater on the north side, which gave the 2002 eruption. We had the guide to ourselves. He was very sympathetic and explained a lot. We also visited a lava cave.”
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