The 15 Best Catania Trekking Tours

1.Mount Etna: Guided Trek 3,000 Meters to the Summit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,407 reviews · from $113Our pick

Meet your English or Italian-speaking guide at La Terrazza Dell'Etna, ride the cable car to 2,500 meters, then hike across ash and lava toward Etna’s summit craters. Guides such as Luca, Marco, and Manuel set a steady pace, explain the volcano, and adjust the route when weather or volcanic conditions change.

“Its a completely different experience going on top of the mountain, and the view of the crater is amazing. It was a but pricy 130€ (guide, Cable car, bus) but it worth it.”

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2.Etna Sunset Tour: Volcano trek, Cave & tasting from Catania

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,290 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

Travel from Catania to Mount Etna in a small group of up to eight. Taste honey, olive oil, wine, and other local foods, enter the Grotta dei Tre Livelli with a helmet and lamp, then walk among craters at about 2,000 meters for sunset. Guides may include Salvatore, Eduardo, Lorenzo, or Bruna.

“What can I say!! Salvo was outstanding! Real name Salvatore Mario Guiseppe :) That was the first fun fact that I remembered! Picked us up at our hotel in an air conditioned van, along with 3 other people who we got to know. Salvo told us many facts as we drove to the winery first of all this was superb! Wine, spirits, many tastings of honey, bread, oils, cheese it was great to sample everything. Then we ascended to the “middle” where there is a quad bike option. If weather permits you can add this option for a cost….or you can stay on the walking tour as planned. Half of…”

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3.From Catania: trek on Mount Etna, Lava Cave & tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 563 reviews · 7 hours · from $68

Spend seven hours exploring Mount Etna with a multilingual guide such as Lorenzo, Carmelo, or Tommaso. Walk around inactive craters, inspect newer lava fields, enter Grotta Lunga with a helmet and lamp, then taste honey, olive oil, wine, and other Sicilian products near Ragalna. Pickup and drop-off in Catania are included, while cable-car and 4x4 upgrades cost extra.

“I would highly recommend this trip. However you need to add the extra to go as high as you can!”

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4.Mount Etna: North Upper Craters Guided Tour by 4×4 with Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 243 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $94

From Piano Provenzana, your English, Italian, or French-speaking guide takes you by 4x4 to Mount Etna’s north craters. You’ll stop at the 2002 lava flow, hike near the Umberto and Margherita craters, and climb Pizzi Deneri for views toward Sicily, Calabria, and the Aeolian Islands. Guides including Vincenzo and Arturo have earned strong praise for clear, friendly hosting.

“Ein perfekter Tag mit Vincenzo als Guide. Super informativ mit witzigen Einlagen. 💯 von 💯 Punkten. Absolute Empfehlung, würden wir wieder buchen”

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5.Catania: Mount Etna Sunset Trekking with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · 6 hours · from $81Top rated

Meet your naturalist guide in central Catania and ride toward Etna in a group of up to eight. Walk around Silvestri Craters, see old lava flows and a lava tunnel, then share Etna wine and local snacks at sunset. Guides Renato and Antonio are known for lively stories about volcanoes, Sicilian life, plants, and history.

“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.”

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6.Catania: Etna Morning or Sunset Trek with Lava Tunnel & Gear

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $70

Meet your English- or Italian-speaking guide in central Catania, then hike Etna’s craters, recent lava flows, and black volcanic slopes at about 2,100 meters. Andrea and Christopher are among the guides leading the walks. Helmets, flashlights, and walking sticks are included for the lava-tube visit.

“The tour was great! It was a comfortable meeting place and ride to the start point of the tour. The guides were really nice and involved. They gave us special tracking shoes and didn’t charge for them, so I guess it was included in the price, that makes it even cooler, cause we really needed it At the highest point of this tour it was pretty cold without the wind, so it is better to take even the warm hat with you We were lucky to see the beautiful sunset, and I think I can say it was one of the best I’ve ever seen. Thank you very much for…”

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7.Special trekking on the most authentic and wild side of Etna

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · from $62

Start near Piano Provenzana and ride a 4x4 to 2,800 meters with an authorized volcanological guide. Walk past fractures, lava flows, 1947 craters, and volcanic chimneys before descending toward Piano Provenzana. Guide Ciccio has led especially clear explanations of eruption mechanics, with equipment provided for the rough, high-altitude 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!”

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8.Etna: Jeep excursion and trekking suitable for everyone. Shoes and jacket provided free of charge.

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · from $90

Ride an authorized 4x4 from Tenuta San Michele to Etna’s lateral craters, then walk for about 50 minutes through volcanic terrain. You’ll see lava, minerals, endemic plants, a major eruption site, and Grotta delle Nevi. Shoes, jackets, helmets, lamps, hats, and gloves are supplied. Francesco may lead the English, Italian, or French tour.

“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).”

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9.From Catania: Mount Etna Trekking Private Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews

Travel from Catania by private jeep or minivan and spend 5 to 6 hours exploring Mount Etna at 2,000 to 2,300 meters. Your English or Italian guide may take you north or south, depending on weather, with a volcanic cave visit, packed lunch, lava views, and equipment included. Guides such as geologist Danilo and volcano expert Manuel have led this outing.

“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.”

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10.Etna: Trekking to the summit craters at 3340 meters

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 6 hours · from $77

From Rifugio Sapienza, you ride the cable car and a 4x4 vehicle, then hike toward Etna’s summit craters at 3340 meters. An expert volcanology guide leads you across fresh lava, volcanic ash, the Barbagallo craters, Valle del Bove, and a lava-flow canyon. Bring long pants, layers, sturdy shoes, and at least 1.5 liters of water.

“This is a fabulous way to get introduced to Mt Etna! The hike was superb and very informative.”

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11.Mount Etna: trek with vintage car, tasting sicilian produtcs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $84

Join Don Mariano for a four-hour Mount Etna tour in a vintage car or Fiat Panda Cross 4X4. Visit Etna in Miniature, see the 2002 eruption zone, walk through birch forest to the Sartorius craters, and taste Sicilian products with Etna white and red wine. Small groups, family-friendly pacing, and equipment provided.

“Thanks to Don Mariano for this exceptional excursion on Etna! Passionate and charming guide, we had a great time in his company. Passionate about history and geography, he will be able to answer all your questions, both on Etna and on Sicily in general. We did this excursion in a Fiat Panda Cross car that Don Mariano masters perfectly. The great plus of the visit: all the little attentions of Don Mariano who is an exceptional organizer (trekking equipment, explanatory models, bottles of water, tasting of prosecco and white wine of his house, snacks, photos and videos, music, etc.) I recommend it 100%, it will undoubtedly remain one of my…”

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12.From Syracuse: Mount Etna Volcano Morning Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $131

Meet your English or Italian-speaking guide in Syracuse for a seven-hour Etna adventure. Trek near Rifugio Sapienza at 2,000 meters, hear about recent eruptions, and help choose your route. Finish with honey, oils, wine, and other Sicilian specialties at an organic farm, plus a lava-cave visit may be possible.

“We were only a small group of four, probably because the weather forecast wasn't good. Our friendly guide, Federico, took us by minibus to the Rifugio Sapienza and took us on a leisurely hike to about 2,000 meters. He had a lot of interesting things to say about Etna and the history of its eruptions and patiently answered our questions. The wind was too strong for the summit option that day. The rain waited until we got back to the car. Afterward, we visited a winery with a small tasting and shopping opportunity, and finally, we visited a lava cave. Overall, a very successful day trip.Read more”

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13.Piano Provenzana: Guided Mt. Etna Snowshoeing Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $44Best value

Join an Italian, French, or English-speaking volcanological guide for a three-hour, 5-kilometer snowshoe trek on Mount Etna. Starting at 1,800 meters, you cross snowy woods and old lava flows to the 2002 eruption craters at 2,200 meters, with views toward Taormina, Giardini Naxos, Calabria, and Etna’s active summit.

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14.Catania: Etna Sunset Trekking with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $112

Travel by Jeep from Catania, Taormina, Naxos, or Syracuse to northern Etna, then hike for about two hours toward a sunset viewpoint near 2,000 meters. A certified guide such as Silvia or Gaetano may adapt the route to your fitness and interests, with a lava cave visit along the way.

“Very nice walk at sunset and in the clouds! Magnificent landscapes and Silvia our very kind guide, who explained everything to us perfectly.”

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15.Mount Etna: Day trip to the high altitude craters at 3000 meters trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 day · from $64

Meet your Sicilian volcano guide at Rifugio Sapienza and ride toward 2850 meters by cable car or 4x4 bus. Then walk across Etna’s lava desert to high craters, steaming fumaroles, recent lava flows, lava channels, and views over Valle del Bove. The trek lasts about 4.5 hours and suits fit walkers comfortable on rough, sometimes exposed ground.

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