HIKING TRAVEL GUIDE
The trails worth the airfare.
The 15 most popular mount etna & sicily hikes. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.
Guided Mount Etna summit hike to 3,400 m with certified volcanic guides, cable car views, lava terrain, and safety gear. 5–6 hours.
Most Popular“The driver, Peppe and our tourguide was very informative and helpful, we learned a lot about Etna. It was totally worth it, it was our greatest experience in Sicily.”
Cable car to 2,504m, guided hike to Mount Etna summit craters, then Valle del Bove viewpoints. Small group, expert volcanology guides.
“Cannot recommend it enough! Amazing experience! We loved our trip. Our Guide Eduardo was great, has a good knowledge of volcanos, and was very very funny. We were always looked after, starting from pick up to drop off. Our driver Pepe was very friendly and helpful, gave us recommendations where to eat etc. Mount Etna…”
Hike to Etna’s summit craters with a volcanology guide, explore lava tunnels, and ride the cable car up an active volcano in 5 hours.
“It was a wonderful experience. Guide Marco is wonderful person and has provided lots of information about Mount Etna and others and taken care of the entire team very well. Much appreciated.”
Trek Etna’s summit craters with a certified volcano guide, using cable car and 4x4 transport for crater-rim views.
“Fantastic experience! The small group made a huge difference. I initially hesitated to join, having previously visited Etna with a large group, which I found dull, I wanted to explore the volcano’s summit properly. Massimo is an excellent guide. I felt safe throughout and was impressed by his geological knowledge and the way he explained…”
Hike Etna’s active summit craters from the south side with certified guides, cable car to 2,500 m, crater-rim photos, and lunar lava terrain.
“We had quite the surprise on our end-of-May trek - Snow! Nello did fantastic though, keeping things light, sharing abundant knowledge, and helping others along the way with guidance, support, and extra supplies to keep our group of varying experience levels together. Ended up being an unforgettable experience! A few tips - This is a…”
Trek Mount Etna to summit craters at 3,000 m with a volcanologist guide, cable car ride, and the still-fuming 2001 Crater.
“We had an excellent time. Luca was an amazingly knowledgeable and funny guide. Mount Etna was beautiful - so glad we went!”
A 7-hour guided hike on Mount Etna: off-trail lava craters, Valle del Bove views, Grotta Pitagora, and volcanic sand descents.
Small-group Mount Etna day trip from Taormina: extinct crater hike, Grotta dei Tre Livelli lava cave, and Etna-area tastings.
“Alessio was an amazing guide. Made the day so interesting and funny.”
Hike on Mount Etna to Sapienza Refuge, visit Silvestri craters and a lava cave, then taste honey, olive oils, and wine from a farm.
“Giuseppe (out tour guide) was very knowledgeable, friendly, and made the trip absolutely amazing. He was prompt at the pickup point. We also had choices as to how far we wanted to go up Mt Etna. He made the arrangements for us. He then took us to a fabulous restaurant/winery after. I highly recommend this…”
Hike Mount Etna through Valle del Bove with included boots and helmets, small-group pacing, and sweeping crater views from Catania.
“A trip where you actually trek! We did about 6-7km and got up to 2500ft... it was a gorgeous day and a lot of fun. Very doable with decent fitness.. the group goes at a reasonable pace with lots of check ins to make sure everyones ok. For reference I am 38, exercise regularly and…”
Etna summit trek on Sicily’s north side. 4x4 to 2,900m, crater hiking, guides, helmet and boots included. Route adapts to conditions.
“A extremely beautiful experience! We had a very good and professional guide who was looking out for us. Everything is taken well care of and no risks are taken. Definitely worth the costs. You have to pay for the transport up, but it's not included in the original booking, you have to pay it on…”
A guided South-side summit hike on Mount Etna with a volcanologist, crater rim views, and lava-field walking from about 2,800m.
“Hiking close to the „fresh“ lavastreams, the views in the old craters and finally the experience of such a tour and the knowledge of Massimo to explain everything”
Guided summit-crater trek on Mount Etna’s north side from Piano Provenzana, with licensed guide, gear, and admission included.
“Interesting, informative and wonderful experience. Hard to describe the sensation of being so high and hearing the wind whistle throughout the walk - you just gotta go! Pack lunch- whatever you bring tastes even better eating outdoors and after the hardest part. Wear sturdy boots/ otherwise you'll have to rent theirs (only 5 E) pack…”
Trek Europe’s highest active volcano with an expert guide, climb from Sapienza by cable car, and stare into crater views on Etna.
“I really enjoyed my hike up to the craters of Etna. The guide waited at the meeting point and drove us over to the office with a bus, where we were provided with equipment such as jackets and helmets. I had to pay an extra 66€ for the cable car (cash, but credit card is…”
Trek Etna with an expert alpinist guide, reach the Central Crater zone by cable car, then return with a snack included.
“Fantastic experience! So pleased that my boyfriend and I chose Etna Tours to go with! This excursion was fantastic value for money, and what an incredible experience looking down into the craters of Europe’s most active volcano to see it spewing molten lava! They provided walking boots, jackets, helmets and walking sticks. We were able…”
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