Etna Trek and Lava Tunnel

Embark on a thrilling excursion to Mount Etna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore its astonishing lunar landscapes. Discover ancient lava flows, black sand deserts, and lava tubes on this easy trek. Book now!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Catania - Pickup from Catania city center (Piazza Borsellino 13-15, Catania)
  • Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna - They are two pyroclastic cones formed north of Nicolosi, at an altitude of about 1,900 m, on the slopes of the Etna volcano. Their formation dates back to the eruption of 1892: this began on 9 July with the formation of a radial…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Helmets, torches, trekking poles, and windbreakers provided
  • Trekking shoes available upon request (subject to size availability)
What's Not Included
  • Dinner
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Set against an often otherworldly backdrop, we’ll set out to discover and traverse Etna, a world-renowned testament to natural beauty and distinction, enlisted as a World Heritage Site.
Our journey will take us through: Expanses of Black Sand Deserts; old and new lava flows; historical craters and lava channels.
Difficulty level: Beginner-friendly…

Location
Via Alcalà, 13/15
Via Alcalà
The appointment is in front of the McDonald's in piazza Borsellino.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Katerinakm3042ey
Jun 6, 2025
Highlight of My Trip! - The volcano tour was absolutely awesome! I loved everything — the views, the vibe, the whole experience. I learned so much and felt a wave of positive emotions the whole time. Honestly, it was one of the highlights of my trip. Just wow!
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Micahs809
Jun 5, 2025
Great tour - Great tour, exceeded our expectations. Andrea was a great guide. Every time we thought we had seen the end of the tour there was more incredible things to see about Etna.
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F7928tjandrewd
Jun 5, 2025
Very knowledgeable and fun - Andrea was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the volcano. The sights were amazing and they provide appropriate gear for everyone.
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Vasantal2023
May 23, 2025
Mount Etna hike - The hiking adventure with Rafaella and Christopher was a very unique experience! They were both very friendly and knowledgeable about history of Mount Etna. It was well paced. I’m so glad that they were well equipped with the footwear and jackets because it got really windy at the Summit. On our descent, Christopher led us to lava ‘skiing’ all the way down to where we began the ascent. Fantastic experience that you don’t wanna miss! Thank you, guys!!
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Bensu2258rh
May 22, 2025
5* hiking experience for anyone and everyone. Led by the most amazing people. - A truly wonderful day. Not just the hike up Etna and being shown the lava tunnel but Chrystopher and Rafaella really made it what it was. Wonderful humans full of knowledge. It wasn't just that we spent the day being guided along the most beautiful landscape but we also came away having learnt so much about Etna, the sciences of the volcano but also the history of it and the surrounding areas. I couldn't recommend enough to anyone, even the most armature of hikers, as we were.
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66greenf
May 22, 2025
A real experience - We had an absolutely fantastic time on our hike up Etna and visiting the lava cave with Raffaella and Crystopher. They were very knowledgeable and experienced. Would highly recommend to anyone considering visiting and wanting to learn more about the volcano.
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Mehul_o
May 21, 2025
The experience was... - 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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Oana
May 3, 2025
Unforgettable excursion - I was very undecided about what kind of excursion I wanted to do and in the end I relied on Raffaella and Cristoforo. I could not ask for better, they were super prepared, nice, attentive to the needs of each and helpful. It is an excursion suitable for everyone but be ready to do some more strenuous climbs. In any case, there are many stops, also based on the abilities and physical conditions of each, on this the guides are very careful. They want us to live a memorable experience without making it heavy. I recommend you bring a hat, windbreaker, snacks and water!! Shoes provide them, as well as poles and helmet for visiting the cave. If you are undecided whether to rely on them or go independently, I recommend the first alternative. They are great at involving everyone and telling anecdotes and the various historical and scientific aspects about this magnificent volcano (yes, Mamma Etna has conquered me too). Thanks guys 🫶🏼
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279sairar
Apr 11, 2025
Fantastic experience - A brilliant trip on Mount Etna with experienced guides; Chrystopher, Raffaella and Andrea. They were exceptionally friendly, helpful and provided us with coats, shoes and walking poles. They gave us really interesting information that we would not have picked up going on our own. The craters are stunning and the downhill “skiing” was super fun! Grazie Mille a Tutti!
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D276svhannahs
Jun 4, 2025
Great tour of Mama Etna - A great host, lots of fun! The host was very informative and passionate about Mama Etna. The tour is 5 hours long but the hike itself is short.
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From $67
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).