HIKING TRAVEL GUIDE
The trails worth the airfare.
The 15 most popular sicily hikes. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.
Hike Mount Etna through Valle del Bove with included boots and helmets, small-group pacing, and sweeping crater views from Catania.
Most Popular“Really fun group hike on Mt Etna with Juliano as our guide. Great views, great workout, great chat, and learned a lot about volcanos, Etnas effect on the area.”
Guided summit-crater trek on Mount Etna’s north side from Piano Provenzana, with licensed guide, gear, and admission included.
“Because the weather was perfect, we could walk up to the crater as close as one can . It was amazing yo s”
Summit Etna’s active craters from 2900m: cable car, hikes to Bocca Nuova and the NE Crater, then down Valle del Bove with gear.
“Our guide Marco was amazing. This hike is not for the faint of heart but he made sure the pace was doable and everyone felt safe and comfortable. This is a once in a lifetime experience I recommend for anyone!”
Small-group summit trek on Etna’s north side, with 4x4 access, guided crater rims, and a real feel for active volcano terrain.
“Amazing tour! We really enjoyed this tour, mostly due to a great guide Francesco who gave the tour with great detail and enthusiasm.”
An easy, family-friendly half-day hike on Etna’s north slope: 8 Sartorius craters, birch forest, and a 50m lava tunnel with helmet and torch.
“Even on holidays when you target activity based on 'empty your head and change from your daily environment' (and possibly to live an unusual experience): spontaneity and lack of preparation can be a tentation. These attitudes are not reRead more”
Guided hike on Mount Etna to 3000m with an included cable car, summit craters, and a stop at the 2001 crater. English guide.
“Absolutely incredible tour with an amazing guide...Max. His knowledge and enthusiasm for Etna was wonderful and he was more than happy to answer all our questions whilst trekking in fog and sulphur mist! If you wish to experience Etna...book this tour and you will not be disappointed. Thank you Max for the tour of a…”
Guided hike on Mount Etna from 2,500 to 3,000 m for regulated crater views, gear included, small group, plus cable car cost.
“Great organisation. We enjoyed very much the trek "Crateri del Rift". Our guide Podlo made this day unforgettable. Thank you.”
Hike Mount Etna to the summit craters with a volcanologist guide, provided gear, and photo breaks above 3,300m.
“The tour was absolutely incredible! Our guide, Fabricio, was fantastic. He shared so much fascinating knowledge about Etna and ensured everyone was safe, making the experience truly unforgettable!! Walking there felt like stepping onto another planet. The most beautiful hike I have had so far! Highly recommend!”
Etna North summit trek to the crater rim, with boots and helmets, expert English guidance, and dramatic views from Sicily’s volcano.
“This was an AMAZING experience. Let me preface it by saying the only reason I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that we had to wait an hour for another group to show up, which shortened our total excursion from 6 hours to 5. Most companies don't wait if people show up late.…”
Guided Etna summit hike by cable car from Rifugio Sapienza, with crater stops, 3,000m views, and safety gear for real volcano sights.
“The guide and the driver are amazing! Give them a pay rise! Pay them double! The driver was prompt and good messaging - the Etna guide was an expert and was knowledgable”
Summit craters on Sicily’s Etna with a volcanological guide. Small group trekking to high craters; book $101.85, 4x4 may cost extra €60.
“The highlight of our Sicily journey. Such an amazing adventure with the best and most creative guide Marco. Thanks again, it was awesome!”
Hike Mount Etna up to 2900m from Catania with a volcanological guide, crater views, and tastings of local honey and wine.
“The guide answered all of my many many questions. He was knowledgeable about history, economics and culture.”
Small-group guided hike to Etna’s summit craters with registered volcanology experts, helmets, and free admission, starting from Sapienza or Piano Provenzana.
“Great experience with a great guide (Francesco), who catered for all participants of the tour (for me we could have gone way faster, but also had some older folks with us). Well organised, felt safe at any point and it was very informative!”
Ride Etna’s summit craters on an e-bike with a guide, climbs to 2500–2600 m, views over Valle del Bove, then a downhill to the 2001 crater.
“Als je een belevenis wil op Sicilië, is deze tocht een échte aanrader!”
Quad trails near Cefalù plus a sanctuary stop and a Castelbuono village tasting, all in a small group for about 4 hours.
“Great quad bike tour the scenery was spectacular over Cefalù. The tour started off quite slow but really going on the second part”
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