SICILY · VOLCANO TOURS
Etna is the obvious one, but Sicily also runs boats to Stromboli and Vulcano and a gorge walk in Etna’s old lava. The 15 below sort the summit days from the island crossings, with prices, sailing times and altitude.
Review of Etna Morning Trip from Catania: lava caves, crater hikes, guides, transport, weather tips, price, and practical advice.
“The guide to our trip to Etna was great, he was able to explain a lot about the history and geography of the region. We saw the lava caves, and hiked up for a bit towards Etna as well!”
Explore Mt. Etna from Catania with a small-group hike, lava cave visit, cable-car option, and Sicilian wine and honey tasting.
“I had a wonderful time on the tour. We had six travellers, two couples and two solo travellers as part of the group. Angelo was a wonderful guide, who looked after the group well. I added the cable car and 4x4 drive to 2,900m and found that the view from the craters was exceptional and well worth the money.”
Ride Etna’s cable car and 4x4 to 3,000 meters, then hike volcanic craters with guides, gear, and sweeping Sicilian views.
“The tour is really good. Not too hard and not too easy. Just right. Our guide Vincent was really knowledgeable and great at explaining the geological history of Etna.”
Review of Etna’s Valle del Bove hiking tour from Catania, with gear, guides, volcanic scenery, fitness advice, price, and practical tips.
“Ernesto was an awesome guide!! He shared so much interesting information about mount etna and Sicily. His cadence on the hike was perfect allowing for breaks at just the right moments. And he got us down safely during a thunderstorm. We had so much fun!”
Explore Mount Etna, a lava cave, Sicilian winery lunch, and Alcantara Gorge on an 8-hour guided trip from Catania.
“Excellent trip with an amazing guide Giovanni. He was very knowledgeable about not just Etna but a whole host of other Sicilian customs and traditions. The lunch and wine tasting were absolutely perfect and set in a beautiful location. Finally, the trip to the Alcantra Gorge was beautiful and the geology of the place is fascinating. Overall this was a great day out from Catania and well paced.”
Review of Etnavic’s Etna tour from Catania, with craters, lava caves, views, local tastings, guides, pricing, and practical tips.
“Excellent trip. Leaving early means you can experience the volcano and cave etc before it gets too busy or hot! Monica was a wonderful guide - very knowledgable and with lots of fun anecdotes in with the facts. Her enthusiasm and love for Etna helped make this an unforgettable experience.”
Hike Etna’s quiet north side through 2002 lava flows, old craters, and volcanic forest with an expert guide in about three hours.
“This tour was amazing! Our guide was so knowledgeable and provided breaks at the exact right times to make the hike very doable. He gave great tips for hiking down the steep areas and even let us do a very fun hike down a sandy hill that had me giggling with joy!”
Review of Etna Sunset Tour from Catania, with lava caves, crater walks, local tastings, sunset views, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Our Sunset Tour could not be run due to weather conditions, but they rebooked us on a mid-morning tour the next day. Our guide was Monica and she was excellent. You could really tell that she has a love for the mountain and the area as a whole and with that love comes a lot of knowledge and experience. The mountain itself was beautiful. We dressed for very cold (mid December), but it didn't feel that bad, especially when the sun was out. Driving down from the craters in dense fog was otherworldly, and we were glad our guide knew the roads well. The lava tube cave was interesting—Monica had…”
Review of Etna Family Tour, with crater walks, a lava cave, child-friendly guides, practical tips, price, and family advice.
“Great tour, we were running late but Alessandra was very patient and understanding. She spent lots of time teaching our son about volcanos and he had such a great time as did we. She was very knowledgeable and we had the best day!”
Hike Mount Etna’s summit craters from Piano Provenzana with volcano guides, 4x4 access, gear, views, and practical booking advice.
“The tour was very well organised and Nikos was a great guide. They made us feel safe at all times and shared lots of information about the volcano and the different craters. Would highly recommend.”
Etna summit crater hike with cable car, 4x4 transfer, gear, expert guides, and striking volcanic views, plus practical costs and fitness advice.
“My wife and I enjoyed the trip a lot! Our guide, Simone, was very engaged and took care of all member members of our group. So the pace was quite slow, but ideal for a family with small kids who also joined. Also you get all relevant equipment like shoes, jacket and a backpack, if needed. BUT as most other companies the information for this trip is really lacking: 1) in addition you have to pay for the cable car and 4x4, which are obligatory 60-78 Euro per person! This should be mentioned before 2) They should mention that a typical ffp2 mask is recommended due to the gas on…”
Explore Mount Etna by 4x4 at sunset, walk lava craters and tubes, and enjoy Sicilian wine and almond sweets with a local guide.
“Our family had an unforgettable experience exploring Mount Etna with our fantastic guide and volcanologist, Luca. From start to finish, this tour was a perfect blend of adventure, education, and breathtaking scenery. We began our journey at the meeting point in Trecastagni, Montata Grande - AgricolTour & Gusteria dell’Etna, where we sampled a variety of delicious local foods. Then, we loaded up in Luca’s 4x4 to embark on the tour of Etna. Luca’s expertise and passion for volcanoes brought Mount Etna to life in ways we never imagined. We made several fascinating stops, including a lava bed from an eruption in the 1990s, where we witnessed firsthand the raw power…”
Ride an automatic quad across Etna’s lava fields, visit a lava cave, and explore pine woods on a 90-minute guided adventure.
“It was terrific tour and interesting going to the cave and learning. I would do it again. Tour guides were great.”
Taste seven Etna wines, visit two Sicilian wineries, sample Zafferana honey, and enjoy a full local lunch from Catania.
“We had an amazing trip, our tour guide was phenomenal. We learnt so much about Etna and the surroundings, tasted some really good wine! The only thing we would like to feedback on is that despite being asked about allergies 3 times from the start of the booking process, these were still not passed on to the winery where we had lunch as one of the dishes unfortunately had one of my boyfriends allergies as the main ingredient. Overall, really recommend this trip! We had a really good day!”
Hike Mount Etna before sunrise, reach up to Pizzi Deneri, and descend volcanic sands with expert guides from Rifugio Citelli.
“We hiked the North Side with Andrea and it was beyond perfect. Weather was incredible, slightly windy and chilly at the start and warmer was the sun rose. We été in a group of 7 people all very friendly. Andrea speaks French fluently and is eRead more”
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