Adventure

From Taormina or Catania: Full-Day Mount Etna Hike

Activity provider: Etna Unlimited
Adventure

From Taormina or Catania: Full-Day Mount Etna Hike

Activity provider: Etna Unlimited

From US$ 130.87 per person

Visit Mount Etna and take a hiking trail away from the crowds. This itinerary is accessible for most with a route tailored to see the extinct crater, a lava tunnel, volcanic ash, scoria, and lava flows.

About this activity

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English, French, Italian
Pickup optional
Includes pickup and drop-off in the Catania area.
Small group
Limited to 12 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Explore the hidden side of Mount Etna, unknown by many
  • Have an easy caving experience with assistance
  • Enjoy a hike along volcanic trails with stunning views
Full description
Hike on Mount Etna's finest trails to discover one of Europe's most famous volcanos. Enjoy a trek over extinct craters, lava flows, lava tubes, and have a fantastic view over the dramatic beauty of the Valle del Bove caldera. During your hike discover the beauty of Mount Etna and see the vibrant active craters of the summit. Enjoy the view along the volcano's flanks and see the Ionian Coast from Taormina to Catania. This tour is adaptable to all levels of hikers and transportation is carried out with off-road pickups vehicles. Depending on the season, your lunch includes a picnic in the outdoors or at a restaurant with typical Sicilian products. If time allows, your excursion will conclude with a complimentary tasting of Etna's finest products, including honey, wine, liqueurs and much more at a local producer in Zafferana Etnea. This village of honey sits along the Etna Wine Route, which will lead you back to your accommodation where you will be dropped off as the tour concludes.
Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Packed lunch
  • Bilingual guide
  • Cave exploration equipment
  • Backpacks
  • Hiking poles
  • Light raincoat
  • Booster seats for children
    Not suitable for
    • Pregnant women
    • People with mobility impairments

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    Important information

    What to bring

    • Sunglasses
    • Hiking shoes
    • Sunscreen
    • Comfortable clothes
    • Long pants

    Not allowed

    • Pets
    • Luggage or large bags

    Know before you go

    • Sneakers are not suitable for this activity
    • The packed lunch is composed of savory takeaway Sicilian pastries, which are not vegetarian
    • Participants with dietary restrictions are suggested to take care of their own meals in order to avoid unpleasant and unwanted surprises
    • The hikes are dependent on the weather and geodynamic activity of the volcano which may alter the original schedule of the visit
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    5 /5

    based on 6 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      5/5
    • Transportation
      5/5
    • Value for money
      5/5

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    September 6, 2022

    May 14, 2022

    Excellente journée, riche en découvertes et avec plein d’explications très intéressantes de la part de notre guide qui parlait parfaitement le français et était vraiment super sympa !!! Je recommande sans réserve !!

    April 21, 2022

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