Classic Mount Etna Tour

Half day excursion by jeep 4×4 or minivan to discover the fantastic and unique scenery of Volcano Etna, an immersion in nature between lunar landscape and green forests.

Tour description

Half day excursion  to discover the fantastic and unique scenery of Volcano Etna, an immersion in nature between lunar landscape and green forests.

This tour, suitable for families and older people,it will excite us on the highest active volcano in Europe, Mount Etna.

Pick up 09:00 – drop off 14:30

Passing off road through trazzere, where we can see  lava flow  1792, where our guide will explain the fauna and flora of volcano Etna, telling you the Mount Etna history.

Direction to Bove Valley, the ancient caldera formed about 64,000 years ago due to a collapse of two major eruptive centers.

Arrive at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level,starts our trekking ( 1h. 30m. about), where we can admire the Silvestri craters, the lava flows of the 2001/2003 and a great view of Catania.

30 minute break for eating in the refreshment area.

Guided equipped with helmets and flashlights in one of the lava caves.(in case of high tremors or eruption, the visit cannot be carried out).

Contributors

Specialized guides (geologists and naturalists), but mostly fans.

Languages

English and Italian

Our vehicles

Toyota jeep, land rover 4/6 seats + driver.

Equipment required

Hiking boots (or sneakers in the summer), clothing suitable for the season and at a temperature range of 15°.

Itinerary changes

Our liable for any climatic conditions can alter your route.

Duration
Half day
Difficulty
Availability
This tour is available all year round
55 /pers. Max 6 people per car

Tour info

Tour departing from Trecastagni and from Catania city centre.

Our tour respects the anti-Covid rules.

Most requested

Alexander GraflAlexander Grafl
16:53 21 Sep 21
Great, knowledgeable guide. Tour is manageable for even novice hikers. Tourguide provides hiking... boots and windbreakers if you need them. The guys pick you up from your hotels or you can meet up with them in a town half the way up where you can park for free. Can only recommend!read more
Miriam EderMiriam Eder
08:01 18 Aug 21
Me & my boyfriend booked an Etna Hike tour & had a good experience! Our tour guide was very... professional, organized & caring - he made sure that we were well throughout the entire tour.We were picked up & dropped off in Catania which was helpful considering that we didn't have a car to get to Etna ourselves. The ride was very entertaining with lots of stories being shared.The hike wasn't difficult (besides the heat - 38 degrees), all equipment was provided (hiking shoes and walking stick) and the tour took about 4 hours in total. It was a beautiful scenery while hiking to 2500m (*not* the top of the crater) and we learnt a lot about Etna & volcanos on the way!If you are planning to visit Etna, we totally recommend to book with Etnaround - you will have get a "nothing-to-worry-about" package for a fair price!read more
Laure SchmidtLaure Schmidt
09:26 20 Jul 21
the guides are very friendly and passionate about etna so it made the tour really interesting
Laura SLaura S
09:21 08 Nov 20
I am so so glad we have chosen Etnaround for our trip to Etna! Could not recommend it more!Marco... was a great guide - super nice, friendly and attentive to everyone.Great day! If you're still considering - don't!read more
Hend KhaderHend Khader
20:28 30 Jul 19
Highly recommend! Marco was so knowledgeable. We learnt a lot from him. Would go back again.
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