From Catania: Etna tour to the Base of the Summit Craters
Sicily
Enjoy an adventurous day on Mount Etna. Catch the cable car and a special 4x4 vehicle to a height of 1.7 miles to the base of the summit craters and then hike 1.2 miles on a lunar landscape.
Mount Etna Summit Area Trek with Wine Tasting from Catania
This guided tour suits active travelers interested in volcano hiking and Sicilian food, departing from Catania to Mount Etna’s summit area at 2950 meters.
Highlights
- Explore the base of Mount Etna’s summit crater
- Visit the north side of Etna (less touristy) near 3000 meters altitude
- Enjoy a typical Sicilian lunch paired with local Etna DOC wines
- Trek to a volcanic cave with helmets and headlamps
- Reach the highest accessible altitude on the volcano with a volcanological guide
Description
Your guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Catania or a central meeting point around 8:30 AM. You will travel to Piano Provenzana on Mount Etna’s north side, where you will board a 4x4 vehicle to reach 2950 meters.
From there, the volcanological guide will lead a hike across the summit area, explaining Etna’s geology, volcanic activity, and unique terrain while you enjoy extensive views.
The 4x4 ride is not included in the tour price and must be paid to the guide on the day (€70 per person). You will also explore a volcanic cave, learning how lava tunnels form and about volcanic processes.
At lunch, stop at a winery on Etna’s slopes to taste local Sicilian specialties and two varieties of Etna DOC wine made from grapes grown on the volcano.
Includes
- Transportation by Jeep or 9-seat minibus from Catania
- Professional volcanological guide
- Trekking at 2950 meters near the summit crater
- Light lunch with typical Sicilian products and local Etna DOC wine
- Equipment provided if required (helmets, headlamps)
- Insurance
Excludes
- 4x4 vehicle ticket (€70 per person), payable directly to the guide on tour day
Important Information
- The tour reaches the base of the summit crater at 2950 meters, not the summit at 3343 meters
- Tour may be canceled after booking if minimum group size is not met
- In case of adverse weather or volcanic conditions, access may be limited to 2000 meters with no cable car or 4x4 cost charged
- When snow is present, cable car service uses a snow cat vehicle which adds €30 per person
- All children must be accompanied by an adult
- Advise at booking if trekking shoes or jacket rental is required
- Request infant seats when booking if needed
- Please inform us of any dietary requirements in advance
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance to secure your spot and bring suitable layered clothing, sturdy hiking shoes, and a camera to capture volcanic landscapes.
