Mount Etna Hike Tour

“GOOD TO SEE MUST WALK”, full day guided tour by jeep 4×4 or minivan and hiking off the tourist paths.

Tour description

“GOOD TO SEE MUST WALK”, full day guided tour by jeep 4×4 ( or minivan) and hiking off the tourist paths.

In this excursion,off the tourist paths, we can admire the greatest naturalistic attractions of the Etna volcano.
From the summit craters to the latest eruptions.

Pick up 08:30– drop off 16:00

Passing off road through trazzere, where we can see two lava flows (1750/1792).

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).

Begin the hike duration return three hours and a half or so, difficulty: medium / easy. During hiking you can watch over the exclusive fauna and flora Etna, the crater of the southeast and the magical valley of the ox, the ancient caldera formed about 64,000 years ago by the collapse of the two largest eruptive centers .

Stop for lunch break, with a beautiful view of east cost. ( All participants can buy a very good samdwich with local product, in the last meeting point, before the hiking).

Last visit silvestri craters and lava flows of the eruption of 2001/2003 and you can drink a good coffee, in one of  bars present, observing  the city of Catania (2000 slm).

Contributors

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

Languages

English and Italian

Our vehicles

minivan or jeep 8 seats + driver

Equipment required

Sun cream protection,socks and comfortable clothes. We will bring for you: shoes, sticks and extra jackets.

Itinerary changes

Our liable for any climatic conditions can alter your route.

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

Tour info

Tour departing from Trecastagni and 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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