CATANIA TREKKING TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 catania trekking tours worth the money, each with its price, its walking time and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Mount Etna’s 3,000-meter guided trek, with cable-car logistics, terrain, costs, safety, packing tips, and advice on who should book.
“Great trip, Nice guide, worth every penny. Cool craters.”
Review of Etna’s 5-hour sunset tour from Catania, with crater walks, a lava cave, local tastings, guide tips, and honest value advice.
“Alessandro was really knowledgable about the history of Etna and its various eruptions. He took time to find out a little about the people on his tour and was very attentive. The tour was an amazing experience and Alessandro answered everyone’s questions really clearly. His English is excellent and he is a real asset to your tours. Thank you again Alessandro for an incredible experience”
Trek Mount Etna from Catania with extinct craters, a lava cave, local tastings, and a small-group guide for $68.
“I would highly recommend this trip. However you need to add the extra to go as high as you can!”
Review of Etna’s North Upper Craters tour, with 4x4 transport, short hikes, lava views, practical tips, value, and limits.
“Ein perfekter Tag mit Vincenzo als Guide. Super informativ mit witzigen Einlagen. 💯 von 💯 Punkten. Absolute Empfehlung, würden wir wieder buchen”
Explore Mount Etna’s craters, lava flows, and Bove Valley, then watch sunset with Etna wine and Sicilian snacks on a small-group tour.
“The trip was fantastic! Renato the guide was absolutely great. He helped us a lot with every question. He knows so much about the history of the Sicily and the Etna mountain . He was always kind. I will definitely recommend this trip to our friends.”
Hike Mount Etna from Catania with a private guide, lava cave visit, picnic, transport, and route choices for different fitness levels.
“We had an incredible trip to Mt. Etna! Enzo picked us up at our Airbnb apartment in Catania, and told us we were the only ones on the tour that day, so we could design our trip any way that suited us. He navigated the trip through town and up tRead more”
Review of Etna trekking and wine tasting from Catania, with lava caves, crater walks, Sicilian food, wine, transport, and practical tips.
“Dan was our driver and tour guide. We really enjoyed our time with him! Took about an hour and half to get from the port to Etna. Once we got there Dan stayed with us and we took the cable cars to the very top on the volcano. The views were amazing! The hike is a little difficult and it cold and windy so I recommend bringing a jacket. It was definitely worth it. Then we headed to the wine tasting at the most beautiful winery. They give you plenty of food with the wine tasting. We really enjoyed our time there. Dan made sure we got back to the…”
Review of Etna’s 5.5-hour morning or sunset trek from Catania, with lava craters, a lava tube, gear, guides, and practical tips.
“La nostra guida, Andrea, è stato molto attento a tutti i dettagli. Si è dimostrato molto preparato e appassionato. Ci ho spiegato molte cose sull'Etna, senza mai risultare noioso. Tra approfondimenti scientifici, aneddoti legati al territorio e momenti di silenziosa meraviglia davanti alla maestosità del paesaggio, io e la mia amica siamo state benissimo. Consiglio vivamente scarpe da trekking e una giacca a vento (che se non le avete, verranno fornite dell'organizzazione).”
Explore Cava del Carosello and Noto Antica on a small-group hike from Catania, with ancient ruins, natural pools, history, and scenic trails.
“An excellent day out. Alessandro was first class travelling from catania to collect and return us to our Giardini Naxos hotel. Very informative and friendly. Terrain was quite hard going at times but the swim in natural lake was very relaxing. History of the area was very interesting and the scenery spectacular. Well worth the effort.”
Review of Etna’s private full-day trek from Catania, with lava caves, expert guides, packed lunch, gear, and practical booking advice.
“a wonderful tour guided by Janet. she is really knowledgeable and helpful. we went trekking and saw all the stuff about volcanos. went into a cave and knew how the lava works.”
Trek Etna’s wild north side with a volcanological guide, crater views, lava caves, 4x4 transport, and a practical safety-first route.
“An amazing experience! The tour company provided rain jackets and hiking boots. The transportation to 2800 m was provided via terrain vehicle to negotiate the extremely rough landscape. During the ~4h descent to the starting point, done by foot, our guide (Ciccio) provided a plethora of scientific and historical information. The hike included a stop in a vulcano cone, allowing Ciccio to carefully explain the eruption mechanism. Overall it was a great experience, unforgettable and highly informative!”
Explore Mount Etna by 4x4, walk its lateral craters, cross a lava cave, and borrow shoes, warm clothing, helmets, and lamps.
“Francesco is a very friendly guide who loves his job and sharing his knowledge. We had an excellent morning with the surprise of crossing the forest in a 4x4 and the descent under the lava flow was also interesting. Would definitely recommend (also take advantage of the restaurant on site, which is very good value for money).”
Review of a private Mount Etna trek from Catania, with volcanic caves, lava flows, packed lunch, expert guides, and practical tips.
“We had an 8 hours trip with Danilo the geologist guide, he picked up us with an airconditionaled Land Rover. He was perfect in English and very kind. We had an easy lunch on 2200 meters, the view was mindblowing. We were in extraordinary places, the whole tour was incredible. It was an amazing experience, it totally worths the money.”
Review of Etna’s summit trek to 3340 meters, with cable car, 4x4 ride, lava tube, expert guides, costs, effort, and practical tips.
“Strongly recommend! The guide was knowledgeable, and we hiked all the way to the summit. The view was stunning! The only improvement point is that we were hiking very fast with little breaks, and only time to appreciate the view was at the summit, even though the entire hike was stunning! I would've liked a little more time on the way too. We finished the tour 1 hour earlier than stated. I recommend participating if you're confident that you're in good physical fitness and have good knees.”
Explore Mount Etna by vintage car, hike the Sartorius craters, and taste Sicilian wine and local foods on this four-hour small-group tour.
“Mythical excursion on Etna in Fiat Panda 4x4 Unforgettable experience on Etna thanks to Don Mariano, an authentic Sicilian enthusiast with his Fiat Panda 4x4, an authentic jewel on the snow of Etna. He took us to discover the most spectacular views of the volcano. Every detail was taken care of with passion, stories and history with Don Mariano, an extraordinary guide, it was like taking a dip in the past and the future with a breathtaking view before your eyes. I recommend this unique and extraordinary experience to everyone.”
A morning, a night out, or a fortnight at altitude.
