Full-day Etna lava hiking tour

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Location: Etna, Italy

Activity: Hiking

Languages spoken: English, Italian

Duration: 8 hrs 30 mins

Difficulty: Moderate

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Highlights

Dramatic views of lava theater
Approaching to the lava flow
Photos of the lava theater
The majestic caldera of Valle del Bove (if the eruption is inside the valley)

All about the trip

Seeing fresh lava flowing out of a volcano is one of the most extraordinary natural spectacles on earth. So, if there are eruptions happening in Etna, we will take you to see it from a privileged viewpoint.

This full-day hiking adventure starts in our meeting point, where we take you to the beginning of the trail on a 4x4 Jeep or minibus. After that, you hike on an adventurous terrain to reach the observation point. You are guided by a naturalistic expert who shows you the uncountable natural aspects of the volcano. You also receive binoculars to see the lava flow up close. If the condition allows, you can even get closer to the majestic caldera of Valle del Bove. During the tour, it will be possible to take spectacular photos from the best photo spots.

Covering an area of 1,190 km² with a basal circumference of 140 km, Etna is the highest active volcano in Europe outside the Caucasus, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage.

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What is included in the price

Naturalistic guide
Insurance
Binoculars
Transfer from the meeting point

What is not included in the price

Drinks
Food

Instructions

The path taken may vary according to the typology of eruption - from the summit or flanks of the volcano.

The path can involve some trekking of medium or high difficulty and may not be suitable for everybody. Check it in advance.

Approaching the lava flow depends on security conditions.

The starting time may change according to the season of the year.

What to take with you?

Don’t forget to bring your hiking shoes (also available for rent), windbreaker jacket or sweatshirt, water, and camera.
You can rent shoes (3€), windbreaker jacket (2€), and hiking sticks (2€) from us.

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

Trecastagni, Piazza Sant'Alfio

We can also arrange a transfer from hotels in Catania and villages nearby Etna, from Taormina or other places outside the province.

Final destination:

Same as the meeting point

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

The full Terms and Conditions are available on our website.