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Mount Etna Tours

Mount Etna, the majestic volcano of Sicily, invites you to a journey through its striking landscapes and fiery history. Choose from exciting experiences: guided summit treks, cable car rides, or thrilling 4x4 tours. Witness the power of nature, explore volcanic craters, and enjoy panoramic views of Sicily’s coastline.

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Mount Etna Tours
Mount Etna cable car ascending with volcanic crater in the background.
Cable car ascending Mount Etna with volcanic crater in background, Sicily.
Visitors trekking near Mount Etna's summit on a guided tour.
Aerial view of Mount Etna's craters with smoke rising, Sicily, Italy.
Tourists disembarking from 4x4 vehicles at Mount Etna's volcanic landscape.
Jeep and cable car on Mount Etna guided tour in Sicily.
Mount Etna with surrounding buildings and road, Sicily, Italy.
Mount Etna cable car ascending volcanic landscape in Sicily.
Group hiking along Mount Etna's volcanic ridge during a guided trek.
Hikers exploring the rim of Mount Etna Crater in Sicily, Italy.
Mount Etna's volcanic landscape with craters and trails, viewed from a helicopter tour.
Tourists on Mount Etna at sunset, viewing volcanic craters and landscape.
Hikers silhouetted against a sunset at Mount Etna.
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  • Skip-the-lines and board your cable car, saving 40-minutes of waiting time.

  • Get a 12-minute cable car ride and ascend to 2,500m at Europe’s highest active volcano.

  • Take in sweeping views of Etna’s craters and coastline, step into volcanic tubes and the black lava landscape, all at your pace.

  • Add a 4x4 ride and ascend to 3000m, then get a guided trek from a multilingual guide with Bocca Nuova and Voragine crater views.

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  • Skip-the-lines and board your cable car, saving 40-minutes of waiting time.

  • Get a 12-minute cable car ride and ascend to 2,500m at Europe’s highest active volcano.

  • Take in sweeping views of Etna’s craters and coastline, step into volcanic tubes and the black lava landscape, all at your pace.

  • Add a 4x4 ride and ascend to 3000m, then get a guided trek from a multilingual guide with Bocca Nuova and Voragine crater views.

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€64.90
Tourists exploring lava caves near Mount Etna with forested landscape.
Mount Etna's volcanic landscape with craters and trails, viewed from a helicopter tour.
Hikers ascending Mount Etna summit crater with volcanic smoke.
4x4 mini bus driving on volcanic terrain at Mount Etna, Sicily.
Hikers exploring lava rock formations at Mount Etna.
Hikers navigating rocky terrain on Mount Etna, Sicily.
Hikers ascending Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy.
Visitors trekking near Mount Etna's summit on a guided tour.
Hikers walking on a volcanic trail towards Mount Etna, Sicily, with autumn foliage in the background.
Hikers exploring the rim of Mount Etna Crater in Sicily, Italy.
Aerial view of Mount Etna's volcanic landscape with winding roads and craters, Sicily, Italy.
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6 hr 30 min
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  • Enjoy a day trip to Mt. Etna from Catania, 35km away, with a comfortable 4x4 ride and round-trip transfers. Choose your pick-up location for a seamless start.

  • From the base, ascend via 4x4 to 2,800m (North), trek up the rest, or take a cable car plus 4x4 to 3,000m (South), depending on your chosen route.

  • At the summit area, trek with a certified guide who shares insights into the craters and their rims, pointing out steaming vents and lava caves, and ensuring a safe journey.

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  • Enjoy a day trip to Mt. Etna from Catania, 35km away, with a comfortable 4x4 ride and round-trip transfers. Choose your pick-up location for a seamless start.

  • From the base, ascend via 4x4 to 2,800m (North), trek up the rest, or take a cable car plus 4x4 to 3,000m (South), depending on your chosen route.

  • At the summit area, trek with a certified guide who shares insights into the craters and their rims, pointing out steaming vents and lava caves, and ensuring a safe journey.

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€150
Mount Etna aerial view at sunset with volcanic craters and rugged landscape in Catania, Italy.
Hikers ascending Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy.
Hikers with guide overlooking volcanic landscape at Mount Etna, Sicily.
Tourists on Mount Etna at sunset, viewing volcanic craters and landscape.
Hikers with helmets navigating narrow rocky path at Mount Etna.
Visitors exploring Mount Etna lava cave with helmets and flashlights.
Woman looking out of a 4x4 SUV window at scenic landscape.
Tourists enjoying sunset views at Mount Etna summit.
Hikers ascending Mount Etna at sunset with a vibrant sky.
Mount Etna with surrounding buildings and road, Sicily, Italy.
Hikers silhouetted against a sunset at Mount Etna.
Mount Etna's volcanic landscape at sunset with hikers on the trail.
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5 hr
  • Get breathtaking sunrise views on round-trip transfers from Catania in a 4x4 ride and guided hike at 2,000 m of the volcanic mountain.

  • Explore the semi-cave hornitos, shaped by ancient explosive eruptions and the old lava streams of Valle del Bove.

  • Walk with a certified guide who enriches the trek with insights into Etna’s craters and past eruptions, all in your preferred language.

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  • Get breathtaking sunrise views on round-trip transfers from Catania in a 4x4 ride and guided hike at 2,000 m of the volcanic mountain.

  • Explore the semi-cave hornitos, shaped by ancient explosive eruptions and the old lava streams of Valle del Bove.

  • Walk with a certified guide who enriches the trek with insights into Etna’s craters and past eruptions, all in your preferred language.

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€60
Mount Etna crater with surrounding landscape on a guided afternoon tour.
Group hiking on Mount Etna's volcanic terrain during afternoon guided tour.
Hikers pointing towards Mount Etna during an afternoon guided tour.
Hikers silhouetted against a sunset at Mount Etna.
Group of people watching sunset on Mount Etna, Sicily.
Woman looking out of a 4x4 SUV window at scenic landscape.
Women hiking towards Mount Etna, Sicily.
Tourists with a guide exploring a lava cave with icy formations and a stone staircase.
Tourists with helmets entering a lava cave guided by an instructor holding a rope.
Group exploring a cave on Mount Etna tour, wearing helmets and jackets.
Group hiking on volcanic terrain during Half-Day Etna Jeep Tour.
Group hiking on Mount Etna's volcanic terrain surrounded by pine trees.
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4 hr 30 min
  • Witness sunset at the volcano with round-trip transfers from Catania on a 4x4 ride.

  • Ascend to 2,000m and explore crater rims and hidden lava caves with geological insights from a certified English-speaking volcanological guide.

  • Choose tours in French, German or Italian based on your preference.

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  • Witness sunset at the volcano with round-trip transfers from Catania on a 4x4 ride.

  • Ascend to 2,000m and explore crater rims and hidden lava caves with geological insights from a certified English-speaking volcanological guide.

  • Choose tours in French, German or Italian based on your preference.

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€60
Group hiking along Mount Etna's volcanic ridge during a guided trek.
Women hiking towards Mount Etna, Sicily.
Travelers on a coach to Mount Fuji, enjoying views of cherry blossoms.
Tourists exploring volcanic craters on Mount Etna in Catania, Sicily.
Tourists exploring lava caves near Mount Etna with forested landscape.
Tour group exploring lava caves near Mount Etna with a guide.
Hikers with helmets navigating narrow rocky path at Mount Etna.
Visitors trekking near Mount Etna's summit on a guided tour.
Tourists on Mount Etna at sunset, viewing volcanic craters and landscape.
Hikers silhouetted against a sunset at Mount Etna.
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5 hr
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  • With transfers from Catania, venture across Mount Etna's rugged terrain, discovering craters, trails, and volcanic caves on a thrilling 4x4 ride.

  • Kick off your day with a hike through craters and lava fields, or wrap it up with a sunset trek, taking in breathtaking views of the glowing volcano.

  • Reach altitudes between 1,900m to 2,000m, navigating the Silvestri Craters and exploring an ancient lava tube along the way.

  • Discover a volcanic cave and learn about its fascinating geology and origins from an expert guide.

  • In Zafferana Etnea, witness the lasting traces of the 1991/93 lava flow, revealing the immense power of Mount Etna's eruptions.

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  • With transfers from Catania, venture across Mount Etna's rugged terrain, discovering craters, trails, and volcanic caves on a thrilling 4x4 ride.

  • Kick off your day with a hike through craters and lava fields, or wrap it up with a sunset trek, taking in breathtaking views of the glowing volcano.

  • Reach altitudes between 1,900m to 2,000m, navigating the Silvestri Craters and exploring an ancient lava tube along the way.

  • Discover a volcanic cave and learn about its fascinating geology and origins from an expert guide.

  • In Zafferana Etnea, witness the lasting traces of the 1991/93 lava flow, revealing the immense power of Mount Etna's eruptions.

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€75
Person taking a photo on Mount Etna, Sicily, with a view of volcanic landscape.
Group hiking on Mount Etna, Catania, with volcanic landscape in the background.
Group hiking on Mount Etna's volcanic terrain, Sicily, during a guided tour.
Person standing on rocky edge of Mount Etna with arms outstretched, Catania, Italy.
Wine bottle and glass with olives and sun-dried tomatoes on a table during Etna wine tasting tour.
Wine being poured into a glass on a wooden table during Mount Etna tour.
Wine tasting session in Catania with a guide presenting a bottle to a group.
Wine glasses raised during Etna wine tasting tour from Taormina.
Group enjoying wine and olive oil tasting at Mount Etna tour.
Olive oil being poured into a bowl with olives, part of Mount Etna tour tasting experience.
Olive tree with green olives at Mount Etna during guided walk.
Olive oil flowing into a container during a Mount Etna tour with wine and olive oil tasting.
Vintage blue car parked in a forest setting, part of Etna wine tasting tour from Taormina.
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5 hr 30 min
  • Mount Etna holds many surprises in store, from the breathtaking Silvestri Craters to the lava caves at Sapienza Refuge.

  • Your walk will be led by an expert English or Italian-speaking guide.

  • Look out over the expansive Catania Plain from numerous viewpoints along your route.

  • Discover the process of harvesting and pressing olive oil at an Etnean oil mill, and sip on wine at an ancient cellar.

  • Did you know? Etna is Europe’s highest active volcano and has erupted more than 150 times throughout recorded history!

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  • Mount Etna holds many surprises in store, from the breathtaking Silvestri Craters to the lava caves at Sapienza Refuge.

  • Your walk will be led by an expert English or Italian-speaking guide.

  • Look out over the expansive Catania Plain from numerous viewpoints along your route.

  • Discover the process of harvesting and pressing olive oil at an Etnean oil mill, and sip on wine at an ancient cellar.

  • Did you know? Etna is Europe’s highest active volcano and has erupted more than 150 times throughout recorded history!

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€120
Two people riding a quad bike through a stream in Alcantara Gorges, Sicily.
Couple on a quad bike exploring volcanic terrain during Alcantara Gorges tour.
Alcantara Gorges basalt rock formations with clear water stream, Sicily.
Group riding quad bikes on a trail through Alcantara Gorges, Sicily.
Quad bikes on a dirt path through Alcantara Gorges, Sicily, with lush greenery.
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1 hr
  • A thrilling off-road adventure on a quad bike awaits you in the beautiful gorges of Alcantara.

  • Explore the river that flows between the lava stone riverbed and the prismatic shapes on the walls of the valley on your excursion.

  • Catch beautiful sights of waterfalls, surrounding villages, and Mount Etna while you also watch the historic and cultural importance of the gorge unfold with every turn you make.

  • Should you choose, you can also upgrade your experience by selecting from the 2-and-a-half-hour tour or the Mount Etna half-day tour.

  • Fun fact: The volcano's name comes from the ancient Greek word 'Aitne', which translates to 'I burn'.

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  • A thrilling off-road adventure on a quad bike awaits you in the beautiful gorges of Alcantara.

  • Explore the river that flows between the lava stone riverbed and the prismatic shapes on the walls of the valley on your excursion.

  • Catch beautiful sights of waterfalls, surrounding villages, and Mount Etna while you also watch the historic and cultural importance of the gorge unfold with every turn you make.

  • Should you choose, you can also upgrade your experience by selecting from the 2-and-a-half-hour tour or the Mount Etna half-day tour.

  • Fun fact: The volcano's name comes from the ancient Greek word 'Aitne', which translates to 'I burn'.

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€120
Group of tourists exploring Mount Etna's volcanic landscape in Sicily.
Group enjoying Mount Etna Jeep tour with wine tasting, Sicily.
Italian flag waving in front of Mount Etna with smoke, Sicily, Italy.
Jeep tour group at Mount Etna with sunset and forest backdrop.
Mount Etna with autumn foliage, Sicily, Italy, part of a Jeep tour with wine tasting.
Mount Etna landscape with wind turbines and distant islands, Sicily Jeep tour.
Sunset view over Mount Etna's rugged landscape during a Jeep tour.
Mount Etna erupting with smoke and lava flow, Catania, Italy.
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5 hr
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  • Embark on a jeep tour through the lush nature trails of Etna Park around Mount Etna.

  • Discover a storied past and a history written in lava and ashes from a multilingual tour guide.

  • Enjoy the flavors of the region during a delicious tasting of wines, liqueurs, honey, and more.

  • Fun fact: Mount Etna stretches for a circumference of 93 miles and covers 1,190km², over twice the size of any of Italy's largest mountains!

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  • Embark on a jeep tour through the lush nature trails of Etna Park around Mount Etna.

  • Discover a storied past and a history written in lava and ashes from a multilingual tour guide.

  • Enjoy the flavors of the region during a delicious tasting of wines, liqueurs, honey, and more.

  • Fun fact: Mount Etna stretches for a circumference of 93 miles and covers 1,190km², over twice the size of any of Italy's largest mountains!

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€60
Tourists exploring volcanic craters on Mount Etna in Catania, Sicily.
Off-road vehicle on Mount Etna with clouds in the background.
Person walking on snowy slope of Mount Etna with forested landscape in background.
Hikers exploring volcanic landscape of Mount Etna with smoke rising from the crater.
Group hiking on Mount Etna's volcanic terrain surrounded by pine trees.
Tourists entering a cave during Mount Etna exploration tour.
Visitors exploring a cave on Mount Etna with helmets and flashlights.
Group exploring a cave on Mount Etna tour, wearing helmets and jackets.
Hikers exploring volcanic terrain on Mount Etna, Sicily.
Hikers exploring volcanic terrain on Mount Etna with lush greenery in the background.
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5 hr
  • Embark on a half-day guided tour of Mount Etna, traversing the volcano's rugged off-road areas and uncovering its unique geological features in 4x4 jeeps.

  • Learn about Mount Etna's landscape and volcanic activities from your guide during a thrilling jeep ride to some of the volcano's most suggestive places.

  • Hike for about 3 km to discover the beauty and intrigue of Mount Etna's lateral craters, formed by lateral eruptions that expelled magma and ash, and connected to the main magma chamber of the volcano.

  • Discover the excitement of exploring a strange and spooky cave formed by cooling lava flows, and observe the captivating geological formations up close.

  • Fun Fact: Mount Etna's first recorded eruption dates back to 1500 BC, and since then, it has erupted more than 200 times.

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  • Embark on a half-day guided tour of Mount Etna, traversing the volcano's rugged off-road areas and uncovering its unique geological features in 4x4 jeeps.

  • Learn about Mount Etna's landscape and volcanic activities from your guide during a thrilling jeep ride to some of the volcano's most suggestive places.

  • Hike for about 3 km to discover the beauty and intrigue of Mount Etna's lateral craters, formed by lateral eruptions that expelled magma and ash, and connected to the main magma chamber of the volcano.

  • Discover the excitement of exploring a strange and spooky cave formed by cooling lava flows, and observe the captivating geological formations up close.

  • Fun Fact: Mount Etna's first recorded eruption dates back to 1500 BC, and since then, it has erupted more than 200 times.

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€75

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Our flight was delayed due to wind, but staff kept us comfortable with snacks and coffee. Once up, the views were stunning. Would recommend checking the weather before booking if you can.

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