Etna Excursions from Catania: Discover the Beauty of World's Highest Active Stratovolcano

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to Mount Etna, the world’s highest active stratovolcano. Explore its stunning landscapes, endemic flora and fauna, and enjoy breathtaking views of the summit craters and the Ionian Sea.

Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mount Etna - To admire the fascinating landscape of the Valle del Bove depression and it’s moon like desert from where we will have a breathtaking view of the smoking craters of Mount Etna and the surrounding landscapes facing the lonian sea.
What's Included
  • Complimentary pickup and drop-off at the designated meeting point
  • Guided by a knowledgeable local professional
  • All necessary equipment provided (trekking poles, helmets, wind stoppers)
  • Safety ensured with provided helmets
  • Insurance covered for added peace of mind
  • Expertise of a certified environmental guide for a memorable hiking experience
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick-up
Additional Information

Mount Etna stands as the tallest active stratovolcano on the planet. Join us for a day of exploration in a relaxed, intimate group setting where we will take in the stunning scenery, unique flora and fauna, and the extraordinary landscape of Mount Etna. We’ll collect you in the morning from a predetermined location (8.30 at piazza Stesicoro 32, Catania…

Location
Piazza Stesicoro
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Hennyschaijk
Sep 26, 2024
Beautiful trip, excellent guides - This was a beautiful trip. Etna is very impressive but the two guides made the trip a very nice experience. They ensure that you start the walk well rested. They also watch that everyone follows the pace. Not to mention, they know a lot. About geology, biology, history and the environment. Highly recommended.
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Joshua_m
Sep 13, 2024
We would definitely do it again! - We had a great hike with our guide Alessandro. He made the trip very interesting and also fun! It was a good mixture of hiking and breaks, so also for beginners.
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Georgia_f
Sep 7, 2024
Fantastic trip - Fantastic trip! Giuliano was an excellent and very knowledgeable tour guide and we really enjoyed our time trekking on Mt Etna. Perfect that shoes and jackets were included in price as we had not brought with us!
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June_t
Sep 3, 2024
Amazing experience - The trip take us to 2400m and give us a good experience of climbing Etna. The guides are knowledgeable and very friendly. They also provide us with all the equipments including boots, windbreaker, jacket etc.
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Marija_s
Aug 23, 2024
Hiking tour - The most wonderful experience my husband and I have ever had in our lives! It's a unique opportunity and you should surely book it. The guides Ernesto and Alessandro are the best, they shared their knowledge about volcano's activities through years and you can see how they are passionate for what they do, and they are very, very polite and friendly. I would highly recommend it! Thank you for this great experience :))
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675cristianad
Aug 12, 2024
Everything perfect - I did not go personally as it was the gift for my son's godfather and for my son himself, but I had everything told in detail and I must say that they were very happy and enthusiastic. Everything went according to what was written in the program and the tasting was really a fantastic experience (their words).
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Northstar542116
Jul 31, 2024
Excellent excursion departing from Catania - Excellent excursion departing from Catania. The guides provided us with all the necessary equipment to face the walk accompanied by their insights into the history of Etna and its flora and fauna. I recommend this activity (requires a minimum of physical activity).
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Silvia_c
Jul 21, 2024
Hiking the volcano - Alessio our guide was very knowledgeable regarding the volcano and all the history. We were a group of 4 and we had the best time. Such a good hike and one in a lifetime experience !
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Ethan_m
Jul 7, 2024
Fantastic experience.... - Fantastic experience. Amazing, insightful guide (Juliano). A must for those who would rather hike than take a cable car. Coolest place ever!
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Sm4shh
Aug 20, 2024
Excursion did not take place and no refund - Unfortunately, the weather conditions did not allow us to make our excursion. We were offered to move our treck but we had to fly. But we did not have an answer to our question whether the treck was maintained or not. So we reached the meeting point where we finally found our Ernesto Guide. The weather conditions were catastrophic. When we asked him to reimburse us, he avoided answering us clearly, told us that he had to see this with the tour operator. The Guide also told us that we had to wait, that the weather changes quickly on Etna... That was not the case! We offered him that half of the Treck Award be refunded to us at least, it was thus giving and more than reasonable for the Guide.... But same answer, he had to check with the tour operator. He made us think he was gonna call and was actually having coffee at the bar instead of the RV. Returning from our holiday, the various emails requesting compensation insofar as the treck had not taken place went unanswered by Ernesto. In my opinion, there is no tour operator behind him. We had bet everything on this excursion and thus make our children dream. We didn't see anything from Etna that was in a constant fog. We put up the Award for that and we lost everything. The disappointment is enormous. The lack of response to our requests and emails is disrespectful and demonstrates the scam!
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