CATANIA · ON FOOT
The trails worth the airfare.
The 7 most popular catania hikes. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.
Trek Mount Etna to summit craters at 3,000 m with a volcanologist guide, cable car ride, and the still-fuming 2001 Crater.
Most Popular“This activity was so fun. Our guide Luca was the best, grazie mille! He was very informative, knowledgeable, and personable. Highly recommend hiking it if you can, it was hard at times but very cool! Very organized as well. Thanks so much Luca!”
A 7-hour guided hike on Mount Etna: off-trail lava craters, Valle del Bove views, Grotta Pitagora, and volcanic sand descents.
Hike on Mount Etna to Sapienza Refuge, visit Silvestri craters and a lava cave, then taste honey, olive oils, and wine from a farm.
“It was a lovely day in nature. We hiked around Etna's craters, learned some new Italian flavors and songs and generally had a great time. Gabrielle was a very kind guide and provided interesting information on volcano's history.”
A guided South-side summit hike on Mount Etna with a volcanologist, crater rim views, and lava-field walking from about 2,800m.
“Loved it! A fascinating experience. We were a little disappointed that we couldn’t go to the summit because of unsafe conditions (too much vapor and gas coming out of the main crater), but there was still a lot to see elsewhere on the mountain from past erruptions —craters, lava flows, lava lakes, lava tubes, lava…”
A small-group day from Taormina to Etna’s summit area and Alcantara Gorges, with expert guides and lunch included.
“Great way to view Etna, understand its history and impact on the local life. High quality guides, who really know their subject in detail.”
Etna North summit trek to active craters near 3,400 m, guided by certified experts, with lunar terrain, safety gear, and coast views.
“Got message day before to say change of plan to South side start ( including cable car). Initially we were disappointed but it turned out well. Amazing weather and views. Great guide with good English and lots of info.”
Get to Etna’s summit craters near 2900m, explore a lava flow cave, and finish with a Zafferana food tasting from Catania.
“Our Mt Etna Summit excursion was nothing short of phenomenal. Our tour guide , Zelia spoke perfect English and was a knowledgeable and kind guide that shared loads of information from native plant species to geological facts about the volcano and its history. One of the highlights of our experience in Sicily. Highly recommend.”
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