Top 7 Sicily Trekking Tours

1.Etna excursion 3000 meters with 4×4 cable car and Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 504 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $66Our pick

Ride from Rifugio Sapienza to 2500 meters by cable car, continue by 4x4 to 2850 meters, then hike near the Barbagallo crater at about 3000 meters. An Alpine or volcanological guide leads the walk, and boots, socks, jackets, and helmets are provided. Plan on 4 to 5 hours, plus €45 for transport.

“The views on top of Mt Etna are out of this world stunning. Our guide Pepe, was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about volcanoes. We took the gondola, then jeep and hiked the remaining way up to the top(3000 meters). We walked around the spines of the craters, through a lava channel and back down to the gondola. Although the tour says it’s a moderate activity, we would rate it strenuous. You should also not be weary of very close high altitudes. The spines are only 2 to 3 feet wide with drop offs on each side. We are all physically fit and agreed the hike requires strong…”

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2.Etna – Trekking to the summit craters (only guide service) experienced hikers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 286 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139Top rated

Meet your English-speaking volcano guide at Piano Provenzana, then ride an authorized 4x4 to 2,960 meters and hike toward Etna’s summit craters. Guides such as Poldo, Nikos, Daniele, and Paolo explain the volcano as conditions allow. Expect about 12 to 13 kilometers, cold wind, loose volcanic ground, and a long descent.

“The tour was very well organised and Nikos was a great guide. They made us feel safe at all times and shared lots of information about the volcano and the different craters. Would highly recommend.”

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3.Etna Morning or Sunset – Trek & Lava Tunnel with Gear

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $71

Join Etna Periperi Excursion for a private 5 to 6 hour outing from Catania to Mount Etna. You’ll walk around the Silvestri Craters at 1,900 meters, enter the 55 meter Via Grotta Lunga lava tunnel, and use helmets, torches, trekking poles, and windbreakers provided by the operator.

“The experience was outstanding. It was a great hike with outstanding views, lovely tour guides with detailed information about the excursions. I highly recommend.”

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4.Etna trekking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $145

Join EtnaWay for a full-day climb across Mount Etna, using a 4x4 jeep, cable car, and hiking paths from 1,800 to 2,900 meters. Guide Cristian is praised for explaining Etna’s activity. Expect lava fields, summit craters, sulphur vents, the Valle del Bove, breakfast, and optional loaner gear. Lunch is your responsibility.

“We loved this experience! Our tourguide Cristian was amazing and could explain everything about lady Etna. We were Lucky all day and saw/heard multiple sounds and activity from Etna. Perfect day! Thanks again Cristian 🙌🏻”

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5.Etna’s Hidden Gems – Trek Valle Bove & Lava Tunnel with Gear

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $78

From Catania, your guide or co-host drives you to Etna for a 5.5-kilometer trek through black sand, woods, old craters, and lava flows. You’ll climb about 350 meters, visit Valle del Bove and the Silvestri Craters, then enter a lava tube with a helmet and flashlight. The pace is moderate and the setting is wonderfully raw.

“The guides were very engaged and brought the journey to life. They were also very knowledgeable about the mountain and volcanic events which made the excursion very immersive!”

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6.Summit Etna North 3380mt: 4×4 and trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $78

Meet your volcanological guides at Piano Provenzana, then ride an authorized 4x4 across Etna’s lava fields to 2,960 meters. From there, hike about 5 kilometers to the summit area at 3,380 meters, where guides choose the safest route near the active craters. Expect cold, wind, ash, and demanding uphill walking.

“We chose the afternoon ascent and it was really memorable! Our guides (Andreo and Nikos) were excellent and professional, as was the driver for the mid section of the mountain :) We were really fortunate have clear views and to see two craters releasing material - amazing to see! To experience these kinds of forces of nature (pyroclastic activity, wind, etc.) was phenomenal. We highly recommend taking the time to experience Mt.Etna from the north side with this tour operator - just excellent!”

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7.Etna Southern Slope Guided Easy Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $46Best value

Start at Rifugio Sapienza with an English or Italian nature guide, then walk across Etna’s upper Silvestri Craters, 2001 lava, and the Calcarazzi craters. The 2.5-hour route reaches about 1,900 meters and includes clear volcanic stories, timed rest stops, and wide views toward Catania’s Ionian coast.

“Vires guide havde en stor viden og var spændende at høre på.”

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