Your ending point would be same as your start point
Your ending point would be same as your start point
Set your route to the summit, choose cable car and/or 4x4, with hassle-free Catania transfers.
Effort meter: Moderate to difficult | Terrain varies with route
Set your route to the summit, choose cable car and/or 4x4, with hassle-free Catania transfers.
Effort meter: Moderate to difficult | Terrain varies with route
Inclusions
Your ending point would be same as your start point
Enjoy a guided hike and local tastings at 2,000m, with seamless 4x4 transfers from Catania.
Effort meter: Moderate | Steep trails and crater hike
Enjoy a guided hike and local tastings at 2,000m, with seamless 4x4 transfers from Catania.
Effort meter: Moderate | Steep trails and crater hike
Inclusions
Your ending point would be same as your start point
See the technicolored volcanic landscape at sunset, get guided hikes around crater rims with city transfers included.
Effort meter: Easy | No hiking stress
See the technicolored volcanic landscape at sunset, get guided hikes around crater rims with city transfers included.
Effort meter: Easy | No hiking stress
Inclusions
Exclusions
Your ending point would be same as your start point
Capture panoramic views of Etna and surrounding landscapes, with transfers for ultimate convenience.
Difficulty level: Easy | Max altitude: 2,000m
Capture panoramic views of Etna and surrounding landscapes, with transfers for ultimate convenience.
Difficulty level: Easy | Max altitude: 2,000m
Inclusions
Exclusions
Inclusions
Exclusions
Robert
Chiara
Fatima
Carlos
Freddy
Maya
Arrive at your meeting point, Chiesa San Biagio or Parcheggio Aliota, or get picked up directly from your hotel, based on your ticket option. Hop on your transfer vehicle and in about an hour, you’ll arrive at Mount Etna’s base, trading Catania’s city views for the stark, otherworldly slopes of the volcano.
By car: Drive via SP92 to Rifugio Sapienza (south base) or via A18 Catania–Messina to Piano Provenzana (north base). Takes about 1.5 hours. Parking available at both bases for €3–€4.
By bus: Take the AST bus from Piazza Papa Giovanni XXIII near Catania Central Station. Journey takes ~2 hours. Departs 8:15am, returns 4:30pm from Rifugio Sapienza.
Guided day trip: Enjoy round-trip transfers from central Catania or major hotels. Morning departures at 8am, sunset tours at 3pm. Lasts about 5-6 hours by 4x4 vehicle.
Find the best way up
North Base/Piano Provenzana (Linguaglossa area)
South Base/Rifugio Sapienza (Nicolosi area)
North Base (Piano Provenzana)
The base area has level access and wide gravel paths, manageable for most visitors with limited mobility.
South Base (Rifugio Sapienza)
Most day trips last about 5-8 hours, depending on the activities included, such as trekking or visiting nearby attractions like lava caves.
If you're traveling from Catania independently and plan to use the cable car, you can explore the lower elevations on your own. However, for safety reasons, access beyond 2,800m requires a certified guide.
Yes, Mount Etna tours are family-friendly. However, some trekking activities may have age or fitness restrictions.
Typical activities include exploring lava flows and craters, trekking, visiting lava caves, and sampling local beverages and honey.
Not all day trips include lunch, so it’s a good idea to plan some time to enjoy a Sicilian meal at one of the charming local restaurants near the volcano or in a nearby village.
Certain parts of Mount Etna, like the Silvestri Craters, are accessible by vehicle, but trekking routes may be challenging.
Yes, there are souvenir shops near Mount Etna where you can buy volcanic rocks, local crafts, and food items like honey or wine.
Mount Etna is significantly cooler than Catania, especially at higher altitudes. Be prepared for a temperature drop of 10-15°C (50-59°F).
You can opt for early morning tours or visit during the off-season. Weekdays are generally less crowded than weekends.