Top Sicily Nature and Wildlife Tours

Departures begin from Piano Provenzana on Etna’s wild, less-touristic north slope, where group sizes are smaller for a more intimate experience. Off-road vehicles follow a panoramic track across ancient craters and recent lava flows up to 2,825 m. From there, a 500 m uphill hike winds through volcanic bombs and scoria to the Central Crater at 3,380 m. At the summit, admire the immense, unique volcanic landscape and the sweeping views from the “roof of Sicily” (visibility varies with weather and volcanic activity). The descent retraces the route, ending with an easy walk down soft scoria channels back to 2,825 m, where 4×4 vehicles return you to Piano Provenzana.

The excursion to the central crater (3,345 m altitude), takes place mainly on the south and north sides of the volcano and will allow you to visit, in a unique and rare beauty, the craters of the highest active volcano in Europe, Etna!

Mt. Etna is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and shouldn’t be missed when visiting Sicily, but reaching the active volcano—and getting around once there—are tough without a 4WD-equipped vehicle. On this full-day tour, get access to rugged locations standard cars can’t reach, and embark on a short hike through craters and lava flows. Top it off with a Sicilian lunch and visit to Alcantara Gorge.

Don’t miss out on the chance to get up close and personal with one of the most active volcanoes in the world on this excursion around Mount Etna. Learn way more about Sicily and Mount Etna from your guide than you ever would exploring the volcano on your own, and see way more of its surface with the help of a 4x4 car than you would on foot.

Beat the heat and the crowds with a morning tour of Mount Etna. Cover more ground by exploring on board a sturdy Jeep, views over the lunar landscapes in the Valle del Bove, and the flora and fauna of the thick woods blanketing the lower slopes. Cap off your tour with a tasting of local specialties including honey, wine, and liqueurs.

Enjoy a physical perspective of Sicily on a tour to Mt. Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe. Do a little trekking, check out an old crater and lava flow caves, and admire gorgeous views of the mountain and surrounding landscape at sunset. Plus, stop by a farm to taste local products like honey and wine. Hotel pickup in Catania is included.

Surrounded by a landscape, sometimes lunar, we will try to get to know and explore Etna, a World Heritage Site, famous for its beauty and uniqueness. We will cross: Deserts of Black Sand; Ancient and recent lava flows; Old craters and lava tubes. Difficulty: Easy Maximum altitude: about 2100 m; Duration of the trek: about 1.5 / 2 hours; Height difference: about 100 m. In the event of adverse weather conditions or real security risks, the route can be changed!! Other things to keep in mind: The duration of the experience is indicative. Unpredictable situations could cause the experience to end later than expected. It is always better not to make the day of the experience coincide with the date of your flight, if the scheduled time is too close to your departure/arrival. It is important to wear hiking shoes or that you are not afraid to get dirty.

ETNA SUNSET Afternoon excursion, where you can admire the sections highlights of the volcano at sunset. - Pick up at an accommodation or agreed meeting point; - Tasting at a local Zafferana company; - Visit of the famous lava flow of 1991/93 which reached the gates of the town of Zafferana; - Visit of the "Valle del Bove"; - Visit of a lava flow cave (helmets and torches supplied); - Visit of the Silvestri Craters at an altitude of 2000 meters; - Drop off at the accommodation or meeting point.

Observe dolphins in the Gulf of Catania safely and sustainably with this low-impact tour. Set off with a crew of specialized skippers and marine biologists to learn about the local dolphin population and watch them frolicking in the open waters off Sicily. This tour abides by the international agreement for the conservation of cetaceans and is certified as eco-friendly, so you’ll get close enough to snap photos without disturbing the animals.

Explore Mount Etna, the world's most active stratovolcano, on this small-group hiking tour from Catania. Ride up the mountain on a 4WD vehicle and take a moderate hike through Mount Etna's moon-like landscape in the Valley del Bove depression. Explore Etna's largest caldera, aka a large crater, and take in spectacular views of the Sicilian landscape and the Ionian Sea.

This tour includes a visit to the Island of Ortigia and the sea caves and a stop in the Pillirina area which is part of the Plemmirio marine protected area. We will sail along the north coast of Syracuse you will approach the sea caves where admiring them from the inside you can discover the flora and fauna hosted. You will visit the various caves inside: Capuchin cave, coral cave and finally large cave, also called stalactite cave. The last stop will be in the area of Pillirina composed of limestone and clay rock, here you will discover these white and enchanting coasts. Our friendly and professional guides will take care of you while sailing to make the tour unforgettable, making you discover the coastal points that can only be reached by boat and that only with this tour you can admire. Max. 12 passengers per boat. In case of cancellation due to bad weather it is possible to refund or reschedule.

Trek around Mount Etna on this tour with a small group and an expert trekking guide. Set off from Taormina to spend the day learning about the volcano's history, exploring craters and lava caves. Stop at a local chalet for an included snack and wine. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off can be arranged on request.

Experience the beauty and power of the Stromboli volcano with this sunset hike to view the Sciara del Fuoco lava flow. Follow your guide up the volcanic slopes to an altitude of 400 meters (1,300 feet), stopping along the way to take in the panorama. Pause at the viewing point to watch spectacular lava bursts and snap photos as the sun sets over the Aeolian Islands before heading back to the trailhead.

You will visit the most evocative places of Etna on board our off-road vehicles, accompanied by expert and certified guides who will be able to make the experience unique and unforgettable. You will discover the most interesting places of the highest volcano in Europe with some stops and short excursions suitable for all participants: it will be exciting and fun! After the meeting at the meeting point, where you will find parking for your cars (it will be possible to have breakfast), you will get on our off-road vehicles and the excursion will begin. The first stop will be close to or even above the longest lava flow of the 1900s with a short walk on the "sciara". Once again we will go right to the most panoramic point of the famous "bove valley". We will then face an off-road stretch of road that will lead us even higher up. Arrived at about 2,000 meters we will walk around a volcano. Then, wearing the appropriate safety equipment, we will enter a lava flow tunnel!

Explore the largest active volcano in Europe far from the group tours with this high-altitude hike to the edge of Mt. Etna’s crater. Ascend to the trailhead via cable car, then hike 3 miles (4.5 km) up the summit cone past fumaroles and lava fields. Follow your guide along paths created by volcanic bombs and slag to the Central Crater, then hike back down over ash and volcanic scoria.

Get up close and personal with some of Sicily's most emblematic coastal highlights—and admire views from the water that you wouldn't get on land—on this half-day boat tour. Pick between morning and afternoon departure times, meet your guide and group, and set sail from near Agrigento. Your destination is the Scala dei Turchi, dramatic white rock formations offset by bright blue seas. Have free time to swim, sunbathe, and more.

Mount Etna is Europe's largest active volcano, but you don’t have to climb the mighty peak to experience the natural wonder. On this full-day tour from Taormina, hike through the ancient woodlands and lava caves of Mt Etna; indulge in a Sicilian-style lunch and wine tasting; and explore the Alcantara Gorge. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Explore Mount Etna during the most dazzling time of day with this sunset Jeep tour. Set off in the afternoon to take in the Valle del Bove and lunar landscapes of the lava and ash fields on the slopes of Europe’s highest active volcano. Discover side craters and extinguished lava flows, don a helmet and headlamp to venture into a lava tube, and admire the bird's-eye view at sunset.

Consiglio i viaggiatori di effettuare questa tipologia di tour ecologico perché, essendo un risciò concede l’accesso nella zona pedonale,un abirinto con vicoletti storici permette di visitare l’isola di ortigia a 360 gradi, sia interna che esterna con soste, spiegazione e foto scattate dai driver.

The volcanic landscapes around Mt. Etna draw travelers from far and wide. This adventurous full-day tour from Taormina includes a visit to the Parco dell’Etna for a guided exploration of a lava cave and a trek to 6,500 feet (2,000 meters) above sea level near Rifugio Sapienza, where you can admire Etna’s stunning volcanic scenery. Plus, delve deep into the Alcantara Gorges—home to lava formations shaped over millions of years.

Experience a different side of Sicily on a full-day tour to Mt. Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe. Your guide shares informative commentary about the history, geology, and wildlife of Mt. Etna as you take nature walks, tour a cave created by lava flows, and see old volcanic craters. Select from hiking or cable car options to customize your visit, then end the day by visiting a wine cellar to sample the local vino. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Catania.

The Saline di Trapani and Paceco produce some of the most famous types of salt in Italy. Explore them with a guide to find out how salt is produced and harvested, then visit the salt museum and sample different types, including the rare 'fleur de sel'. Seats are limited to just 8 travelers, to ensure a quality experience and great interaction with your guide.

Exciting tour by Jeep and walking on lava flows in search of hornito and lava flow caves until reaching the wonderful fracture that discovers the ancient flows that followed one another over the centuries to discover the origins of the volcano Etna. The emotion that our excursion provokes is unique. You'll feel like you're walking on the moon and going all the way to the center of the Earth. Walking along the perimeter of the great fracture you can admire the incredible succession of lava basalts. The pleasant excursion will take you to discover magical places where ETNA DOC WINES are produced where the nature of the volcanic soil mixes with the Sicilian sun. The best wineries are waiting for you to visit the vineyards grown on volcanic sand and taste the volcano wines unique in the world. Finally, a pleasant and relaxing lunch at an altitude of 6,561 ft. based on typical Sicilian products will be the right reward for a unique and unrepeatable experience.

Explore Europe’s largest active volcano on this day trip to Mt Etna from Taormina. Relax with transportation to the base station of Rifugio Sapienza and then take off through the foothills where you can hike at your leisure. Upgrade your ticket for a guided walking tour through the volcanic craters.