Enjoy an interesting day on Mount Etna. Catch the cable car and a special 4x4 vehicle to 2,900 meters to discover the base of the summit craters. Then, hike at 2,000 meters in a lunar landscape. Savor a tasty and included packed lunch of typical products.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Reserve now & pay later: Reserve now & pay later to book your spot without any charges today. Learn more
Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Italian
Pickup optional: Pickup from your accommodation in Catania.
Private or small groups available

Highlights

See the main crater of Mount Etna
Visit Mount Etna at two different altitudes of 2000 meters and 2950 meters
Enjoy a lunch of typical street food products and Mount Etna wine
Take a trek on the South side of Etna to visit a volcanic cave
Choose between a shared group or private excursion

Full description

Your expert guide will pick you up at your accommodation in Catania, or another central location, around 8:30 AM. The guide will drive you to Rifugio Sapienza where you will the cable car to 2500 meters. Here, a 4x4 vehicle will take you to 2950 meters. With the guide, enjoy the magnificence of the volcano in front of the impressive Central and South-Eastern Craters, which are surrounded by ancient and recent lava flows. Return to Rifugio Sapienza to head in the direction of Monte Nero Degli Zappini. Take a nature walk with your guide to discover the geological and botanical aspects of Etna. Stop for a delicious lunch of authentic Sicilian baked goods accompanied by water and Mount Etna wine. In the afternoon, you will visit a volcanic cave and use helmets and torches to safely explore the depth of the volcano. Your expert guide will teach you some basic information about speleology and the fascinating phenomenon related to eruptions.

Includes

Transportation in a jeep or minibus from Catania
Cable car ticket
4WD vehicle ticket
Expert guide
Nature walk with a geologist, volcanologists, or agronomists
Picnic
Equipment, if required
Insurance

Not suitable for

People with heart problems

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
Masks are required while indoors
A FFP2 mask (for participants over 14 years old) or a mouth-nose protector (for participants from 6-13 years old) must be worn in all indoor areas. We also recommend wearing a mask outdoors if a safe distance cannot be maintained

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Water

Not allowed

Sandals or flip flops
Luggage or large bags
Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

Please note that you will not reach the summit of Mount Etna at 3343 meters, you will reach the base of the summit craters at 2950 meters
There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if the minimum number requirements are not met
If the weather conditions or volcano status do not permit access to the summit area the tour will reach the maximum altitude of 2000 meters and you will receive a 50% refund
When there is snow the cable car must use a snow cat vehicle, which increases the price by 30EUR per person
All children must be accompanied by an adult
You must advise us when booking if you require trekking shoes or a jacket
You must advise us when booking if you require an infant seat
Please advise us of any dietary requirements

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 14 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
4.7/5
Value for money
4.1/5
Safety
4.7/5

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delay in pick-up at the meeting point without being notified. pity that the excursion in nature did not take place your very high commission because on the spot the others paid 118 € against 169 € for us paid in advance .... small swindle I think. our guide Giovanni was great.

June 23, 2019

This is a trip with a lot of geological explanation. The wind stopped the cable car, but with beautiful coarse buses we got a nice ride to almost as high as promised. The cave visit with lunch topped it off.

March 1, 2020

An excellent experience with friendly people and with a good knowledge of the subject all devoted to our well-being

December 30, 2019

Mount Etna: Excursion to the Base of the Summit Craters

Mount Etna: Excursion to the Base of the Summit Craters

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