Enjoy a unique hiking experience on Mount Etna and discover the highest active volcano in Europe.

About this activity

• Free cancellation
• Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
• Reserve now & pay later
• Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
• Covid-19 precautions
• Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
• Duration 7 hours
• Check availability to see starting times.
• Live tour guide
• Italian, English

Pickup included

The driver will wait for a maximum of 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time. The pickup time may change according to the meeting point chosen by you. It is important to read and reply to the email of the day before. All participants must choose a meeting point listed on the booking page - hotel pickup is not available.

Experience

Highlights

• Travel around off-road passages through old lava flows
• Trek past and admire the most recent lava flows
• Follow quiet paths away from the tourist trails
• Walk around the valle del bove, the biggest Etna's caldera

Full description

Embark on a trek of iconic Mount Etna with a naturalist guide. Take in outstanding views, learn local history from your guide, visit a lava cave, and see the southeastern crater, Etna's most active area. Enjoy included trekking poles, shoes, and warm clothing.

Following your pickup, you will head in the direction of Etna. Passing off-road through Trazzere where you can see the lava flows of 1792, your guide will explain the fauna and flora of the volcano of Etna.

Learn Mount Etna's history as you travel in the direction of the Bove Valley, which is an ancient caldera formed about 64,000 years ago due to the collapse of 2 major eruptive centers. You'll soon arrive at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level, where your hike starts. Follow quiet trails away from the tourist paths. Pass recent lava flows and soak up views of the coastline. Throughout the trek, you can stop to taste sandwiches and local products, at your own expense, and visit a lava cave. At the conclusion of your experience, you will be returned back to your point of origin.

Includes

• Pickup and drop-off in the Catania city center and Trecastagni
• Hike of Mount Etna
• Naturalist guide
• Extra warm jacket
• Rain jacket
• Trekking sticks and shoes
• Food and drinks
• Hotel pickup

Not suitable for

• Children under 10 years
• Pregnant women
• People with heart problems
• People with respiratory issues
• People with low level of fitness
• People with mobility impairments

Important information

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Jacket
• Comfortable clothes
• Socks

Know before you go

• All participants can buy a locally-prepared sandwich before the hiking
• In the case of high tremors and eruptions, a visit to the cave is not possible (even if the eruption has finished)
• In the winter season, the hiking route may change due to snow