Italy · MOUNT ETNA TOURS
Etna is climbable to about 3,000 metres and the top depends on the day. These 15 compare the cable-car routes, the 4x4 ascents and the crater walks, with prices, altitude and what the guides do when it is venting.
Review of Etna’s six-hour Catania day trip with lava caves, crater walks, Sicilian tasting, hotel pickup, and sunset options.
“Iorga was a really nice and funny guide! The driver Antonio was also very attentive! All in all, I can only recommend this activity :)”
Hike Mount Etna with a volcanic guide, cable car, lava tunnels, summit craters, and Valle del Bove views from $124.61.
“We did Etna hike and Pepe was our driver. He is a lovely guide as well! Funny, helpful and reliable and he speaks so many languages! He provided useful and local information on the way to Etna and on the way back. We really enjoyed our excursion and would definitely recommend 😊”
Explore Mount Etna by Jeep, taste Zafferana products, visit lava caves, and watch sunset from 2,000 meters on a small-group tour from Catania.
“A must do tour! Guide has a deep knowledge about Etna and we were quite lucky to see the different perspectives of this fantastic place!”
Review of Mount Etna’s 3,000-meter trek with cable car, 4x4, lava channels, recent flows, gear, costs, weather tips, and practical advice.
“wonderful organization, i really liked it. The guide really helps to explore the surrounding area of Mt Etna, shows interesting places. and he was happy to answer all of my questions. I definitely recommend it!””
Review of Mount Etna’s summit trek with cable car, 4x4 ride, crater walks, lava tunnel, costs, difficulty, safety, and practical tips.
“It is an amazing experience! We miss the lava flow, didn’t see it as we were a couple of days ‘late’ Alessandro, our tour guide was so good! Let us rest as much as possible and showed and explained everything for us! Definitely recommended tour!”
Review of Sicily’s Etna and Alcantara Gorges tour, with crater hikes, lava cave, local lunch, river swim, transport, and practical tips.
“Our tour was incredible, and our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and engaging throughout the experience.”
Ride Mount Etna’s cable car and 4x4 bus to 2,900 meters, then walk with a volcano guide through Sicily’s striking crater country.
“there were no signs of where to validate our tickets and the guide only greeted us and then left us to go up by ourselves and was not present to explain anything.”
Review of Etna’s South Side summit hike, with cable car, crater views, guide insights, costs, fitness needs, and practical tips.
“Excellent tour, the guide was clewrky very knowledgeable on the geological history of the Island and volcano and knows his way around the volcano like the back of his hand, clearly very passionate about Etna, living locally and having visited other volcano's around Europe to improve his experience and knowledge on the subject area. The views were stunning. Unfortunately webcould only ascend to 3,000m due to seismic activity, however the visit was well worth it and of course safety must come first. Excellent tour.”
Review of Etna’s off-path hike from Catania, with lava caves, Valle del Bove views, gear, guides, difficulty, and value.
“The guides were wonderful and very knowledgeable. I thought it was awesome but there were a few people on hike that struggled. Maybe should have a bit of a warning that this is a pretty hard hike for someone who isn't used to hiking.”
Review of Catania’s Etna sunset tour with cave, craters, Bove Valley, local tastings, guide, transport, value, and practical tips.
“Amazing. Our guide Paolo gave us a fantastic and unforgettable experience. The Etna is such a beautiful place. Definitely recommend doing this tour.”
Explore Mount Etna from Catania with crater hikes, lava flows, a lava cave, expert guides, and hotel pickup for $71.35.
“The experience was truly fantastic! We were picked up on time with a comfortable minibus and taken to Mount Etna for an unforgettable tour. The guides were exceptionally kind, cheerful, and full of positive energy. They had a great sense of humor and explained the history and geology of Etna in a very engaging and easy-to-understand way. They also provided all the necessary safety equipment and always made sure that everyone felt safe and comfortable throughout the tour. The atmosphere was friendly and relaxed from start to finish, making the whole experience both fun and educational. We really enjoyed every moment and would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting…”
Review of EtnaTribe’s Mt. Etna and Taormina tour from Catania, with volcano walks, lava cave, tasting, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“What a fantastic day from start to finish. That was mostly down to our guide Carmelo. He was a bundle of energy from start to finish and incredibly knowledgeable. I loved the variety planned into the day - the lava cave was great, lunch was fab and Carmelo was very flexible when we got to Taormina. Thanks to Carmelo, I got to know several of the other people on the tour which was a bonus. Worth every penny.”
Watch Etna’s sunset, explore volcanic craters and a lava cave, and taste Sicilian honey, oil, jams, and wine from Catania.
“The staff is friendly and responds quickly to questions. They were punctual and the service was polite and attentive. Mount Etna is an unmissable tour from Catania and I recommend it. Most of the route is done by van and part of the route, from the craters of Mount Etna, requires a walk of about 20 minutes of low difficulty. However, older people may not be able to do it as it is a slight climb.”
Explore Mount Etna from Catania with a small-group guide, crater walks, lava caves, scenic views, and tastings of Sicilian honey, oil, and wine.
“If the weather is not good, you're not the hiking explorer or simply don't wanna deal with planning and transportation, this option will suit you fine, pick up from Catania and a 40 min drive to Etna. Your driver and guide will update you with all the volcanic knowledge needed, details and history of the place. It's a 9 out of 10 for me, it was a great experience.”
Explore Etna’s North Side from Catania with a small group, lava cave, ancient craters, forest walks, and expert local guides.
“The tour was great! Picked up on time, Marco was AMAZING and so knowledgeable, he definitely made the day. There’s not too much walking involved and you only get to around ~2000m. Thank you!”
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