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Embark on an unforgettable adventure to 3000 meters on Mount Etna. Admire lateral craters, walk on black sand, and discover the latest lava flow. This experience includes exploring a lava channel and breathtaking views of the Bove Valley. An exciting journey on Europe's most active volcano.

What's included

Guide
Trekking equipment:
Ankle trekking boots
Long thick socks
Helmets
Disposable under helmet
Kway jackets
Backpacks
Trekking poles (limited number)
Packed lunch and water bottles
Cable car and 4x4 bus: €45 per person to be paid onsite (by cash to speed up the check in operations)

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This excursion goes up to 3000 meters (Torre del Filosofo) with a cable car and 4x4, and only cable car down (tickets for cable car and 4x4 are 45 € per person and have to be paid at the meeting point in the morning, by cash to speed up the check in operations)
This activity includes a 3-4 hours walking part
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89% positive guide reviews
14,400+ completed activities
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Activities in English, French and Italian
Guide reviews
Donnamarie – United States
D
November 28, 2025 - Verified booking
Giuseppe was an excellent guide. The entire trek was amazing and a wonderful adventure.
Anna – United States
A
December 2, 2025 - Verified booking
Great tour. We did this tour on Nov 26 and there was a lot of snow on the ground. Group size was 11 which I’m guessing is small based on the time of the year. We started promptly at 10:30 and was back down at the outrigger by 2:30 (other reviews have cited 5 hours but ours was 4 and I thought that was plenty - it was really cold and windy in late Nov). We were outfitted with jackets, helmet, boots, and backpack - everything we needed with the exception of ice picks which I thought would’ve been really helpful (and in the US with our liability proclivity, there’s no way an American outrigger would’ve done this hike without them). Overall, I highly recommend this hike - my 70 year old mom and my 43 year old self thought it was the highlight of our Sicily trip (the snow on the ground only made it more memorable).
Family with teens
Daiana – Italy
December 4, 2025 - Verified booking
Amazing tour! I did it in novembre and I was thinking that is a touristic tour but it was adventorous and awesome views. You could take the public bus with no problem because they know that much people do that and wait for you. (8:15 from Catania come back at 16hs) - IT IS really cold so bring gloves and good layers (they give you shoes and an extra jacket but is not enough be prepared). You are going to see the Etna in different weather is beautiful. Bring lunch or you could buy something in the bar before the tour. Everything was beautiful.
Solo traveler
Nina – Germany
N
December 5, 2025 - Verified booking
Everything was well organized. We arrived 30min before departure and were fitted with appropriate boots and helmets. There's also socks and jackets you can borrow if you need. Since the cable car wasn't running, we were driven uphill in unimogs. We were then divided into two groups according to our preferred language (our group was French/English). Our guide Michele made an effort to make sure everyone heard every explanation in a language they understood. At first it was quite foggy, so he was very keen on keeping us all close together, so we always felt safe and taken care of. When the clouds finally lifted, we got breathtaking views of the south-east crater. Michele explained a lot about the changing landscape of the area as well as ancient mythology surrounding the volcano. The pace of the tour was very doable, however, you should have at least basic hiking experience and a decent level of fitness as the air is a little thin at 2950m. All in all an amazing tour!
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David – United Kingdom
December 10, 2025 - Verified booking
Everything was good, lovely weather, well organised, great guide, could not have wanted anything different.
Krzysiek – Poland
K
December 26, 2025 - Verified booking
A fantastic trip to Mount Etna! The excursion was very well organized and truly memorable. Michele was an excellent guide — knowledgeable, engaging, and always attentive to every participant. He explained everything in an interesting and easy-to-understand way and made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable throughout the trip. The views were breathtaking and the whole experience exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Sicily!
Tomáš – Czech Republic
T
November 4, 2025 - Verified booking
The trip itself was nice. What I really didn’t appreciate was that when you buy a ticket to a specific time and follow the instructions to be there 45 min before, the company then continues to sell dozens other tickets to people who just came even long after the expected departure time and for that reason you later spend also another hour waiting for the cable car. We drove 2 hours in the morning to be there at 9:45 as instructed for the 10:30 trip, but in the end we got to the cable car only after 12:30 pm.
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The problem was the strong wind. Thank you so much.
November 4, 2025
Giovann – Malta
G
December 31, 2025 - Verified booking
The tour, or even better, the experience, is indeed spectacular. However, unfortunately, it appears that the way it is organized, especially the first part of the experience until you go up, was rather chaotic. But the actual experience of reaching closer to the summit of the volcano was indeed beautiful.
Thanks for choosing us. We don't understand what happened before departure, so please let us know if you'd like to share.
December 31, 2025
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What to bring

Sunglasses
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Long pants

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Highlights

What's included

Before you go

Good to know

What to bring

Restrictions & safety

Destinations

Explore

Company

Legal

Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with Cable Car & 4x4

Overview

More to do nearby

Etna: Guided Summit Hiking Tour up to 3400m with Optional Pickup

Etna: Summit Craters Trekking with Volcano Guide to 3350m

Catania: Adventurous Mount Etna Hiking Tour with Full Equipment

Mount Etna: Morning Jeep Tour of Lava Caves and Volcanic Landscapes

Catania: Mount Etna Sunset Tour with 4x4 Vehicles

Etna: Trekking to the summit craters at 3,340m amidst lunar landscapes and active volcano power

Private Mt. Etna Trekking from Catania with Picnic: Adventure & Nature

Catania: Etna Tour with Licensed Guide, Pickup & Drop-off

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Highlights

What's included

Before you go

Good to know

What to bring

Restrictions & safety