Full-day hiking tour in Etna

Sport lovers

Nature Lovers

Activity: Hiking

Languages spoken: English, Italian

Duration: 8 hrs 30 mins

Difficulty: Moderate

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Highlights

The black lava fields of an ancient and recent lava flow
Pioneer and endemic vegetation
Touristic places destroyed by eruptions
Lateral craters
The majestic caldera of Valle del Bove
A lava cave
Lunar landscapes at 2000 meters

All about the trip

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. This tour is your chance to discover the less touristic places and the fascinating views of the volcano.

Your adventure begins at Piazza Sant'Alfio, where you meet your friendly and knowledgeable guide. He leads you through trails of moderate difficulty. You can choose the route that fits you the best regarding expectation and physical condition. Usually, we recommend going first to Valle del Bove, with a descent on the lava of 1992 eruption, and return via Val Calanna; or you can head to Grotta del Lamponi or Grotta del Gelo glacier. You will also visit a lava tube which is an incredible experience for all outdoor enthusiasts.

Whichever way you choose, you can explore the area and perceive the volcanic landscape with all your senses: you smell the woods and endemic plants; you see dramatic views; you can even hear the “voice” of the volcano.

This full-day tour will take you to the most interesting places of Etna and make this a day to remember.

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What is included in the price

Guide
Insurance
Helmet and torch

What is not included in the price

Water
Snacks
Hotel transfers

You need to be in a good physical condition to take this tour.

Instructions

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 hiring), 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.