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- Book a half-day jeep drive around Sicily’s Mount Etna, the largest and most active volcano in Europe.
- Learn all about the biology, geology, and volcanology of Mount Etna from a professional multilingual guide.
- Taste local wines, honey, and more. Choose between a morning or sunset half-day tour.
- Book a half-day jeep drive around Sicily’s Mount Etna, the largest and most active volcano in Europe.
- Learn all about the biology, geology, and volcanology of Mount Etna from a professional multilingual guide.
- Taste local wines, honey, and more. Choose between a morning or sunset half-day tour.
Inclusions
- Half-day tour of Etna Park with entry
- English, Italian, French & Spanish-speaking guide
- Pick-up from Catania
- Round-trip jeep transfers
- Hiking shoes rental
- Sicilian products and local wine tasting
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers
- Tip: Stop at a pastry shop in the beautiful city of Acireale and try typical delicacies.
- The minimum number of participants for this experience is 3.
- Please bring your own snacks, water, and backpack for the trip.
- Dress Code: comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION5 hours
START POINT
North base
Board a 4x4 at the north base (1,800 m) and ascend to 2,800 m, where you can explore rugged lava fields, hidden caves, and panoramic volcanic landscapes.
40 minutes
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Mount Etna
Free Admission
Begin your guided hike from 2,800 m, ascending to 3,300 m across lava tunnels and volcanic fissures, exploring Etna’s dramatic upper crater—Bocca Nuova.
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END POINT
North base
Reach Etna’s summit craters the bold way: jeep to 2,800m, then trek with a guide to 3,300m for a raw, once-in-a-lifetime volcano adventure.
Difficulty level: Moderate to difficult | Max altitude: 3,300m
- Day out to Etna from its north base at 1,800m with a 4x4 ride plus hike to the 3,300m summit zone; round-trip transfers included.
- You’ll get a certified multilingual guide explaining the history and formation of the landscape from the transport stop to the way up at the central summit crater of Bocca Nuova, while ensuring a safe route back to the starting point.
- Mt Etna: Cross the wide volcanic basin of Valle del Leone, walking along the rim of Bocca Nuova (Etna’s largest active crater), and exploring ash fields shaped by past eruptions.
Reach Etna’s summit craters the bold way: jeep to 2,800m, then trek with a guide to 3,300m for a raw, once-in-a-lifetime volcano adventure.
Difficulty level: Moderate to difficult | Max altitude: 3,300m
- Day out to Etna from its north base at 1,800m with a 4x4 ride plus hike to the 3,300m summit zone; round-trip transfers included.
- You’ll get a certified multilingual guide explaining the history and formation of the landscape from the transport stop to the way up at the central summit crater of Bocca Nuova, while ensuring a safe route back to the starting point.
- Mt Etna: Cross the wide volcanic basin of Valle del Leone, walking along the rim of Bocca Nuova (Etna’s largest active crater), and exploring ash fields shaped by past eruptions.
Inclusions
- 4x4 ride from 1,800m to 2,800m
- A certified multilingual guide fluent in English and Italian
- A group of 8 participants (max)
- Trekking pole, shoes, & helmets
What to bring
- Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking.
What’s not allowed
- The excursion is forbidden to children under 10 years old.
- This experience is not advisable for people with heart diseases, asthma, high blood pressure, or pregnant women.
- Pets are not permitted on the tour.
- Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited during the excursion.
Accessibility
- This experience is not accessible to wheelchair users and is not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
Additional information
- The excursion is subject to weather conditions and volcanic activity and may be canceled or modified for safety reasons.
- A minimum of 8 participants is required for the tour to operate.
- Helmets, trekking poles, and trekking shoes are included in your booking.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Experience the thrill of exploring Mount Etna's rugged off-road terrain and uncovering its unique geological features on a 4x4 jeep guided tour.
- Delve into the volcano's fascinating history and volcanic activity while enjoying a thrilling jeep ride to some of its most alluring sites.
- Trek 3 km to Mount Etna's lateral craters and witness the incredible beauty and intrigue of these formations, connected to the volcano's main magma chamber.
- Discover the wonder of exploring a mysterious and eerie lava flow cave, and get up close to its captivating geological formations.
- Experience the thrill of exploring Mount Etna's rugged off-road terrain and uncovering its unique geological features on a 4x4 jeep guided tour.
- Delve into the volcano's fascinating history and volcanic activity while enjoying a thrilling jeep ride to some of its most alluring sites.
- Trek 3 km to Mount Etna's lateral craters and witness the incredible beauty and intrigue of these formations, connected to the volcano's main magma chamber.
- Discover the wonder of exploring a mysterious and eerie lava flow cave, and get up close to its captivating geological formations.
Inclusions
- Half-day guided tour of Mount Etna and cava tour
- Hotel or meeting point pickup and drop-off (depending on option chosen)
- Bilingual guide
- Private or shared tour (depending on option chosen)
- Cave exploration equipment
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Tip: Mount Etna is a great place for stargazing, so consider staying overnight to enjoy the spectacular view of the night sky.
- It's recommended to wear closed & comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.
- Bring along your sunscreen, and jacket.
- Photography allowed
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.