Etna Morning Trip
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Sicily, Italy
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Located on the island of Sicily, Mt Etna is the tallest active volcano in Europe. Explore the different aspects of the dynamic mountain on this active tour from Catania which includes hiking up to the inner craters and (safely) entering a lava cave. See ancient lava flows, learn about the geological history of the volcano, and admire panoramic views of eastern Sicily.
- A full-day tour of Mount Etna from Catania
- Hike up to the inner craters and visit a lava cave
- Explore with a guide: Learn about local geology and history
- Use of headlamp and helmet for exploring a lava cave
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Free hotel pickup and drop-off (in Catania except ZTL areas)
- Free transport by A/C minivan/jeep/minibus
- Food and drinks
- Use of Trikke
- Clothes
- Disposable gloves and mask
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Start time.9:00 am
Itinerary
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Etna Est
Admission Ticket Included
2
Mount Etna
Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- not recommended for travelers with flu or cold
- not available for people who has covid
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Travelers appreciate the manageable hikes and unique lava cave explorations at Mount Etna, highlighting scenic crater walks and thrilling volcanic landscapes. Guides receive praise for their knowledgeable, friendly, and safety-conscious approach, enriching the experience with geological and historical insights. While most find the hike difficulty suitable for various fitness levels, some note challenges with uphill and volcanic terrain. Overall, the well-chosen viewpoints and engaging activities contribute to a memorable visit.
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The lava cave was very interesting and the landscape around the Etna was amazing, even on a foggy day. Unusual and surprising.
The guide, Ricardo, was very nice, took very good care of us, and explained relevant facts about the area.
We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Danilo. He is so very knowledgeable and passionate about Mt. Etna. We were met and dropped off within a 10 minute walk from our cruise ship and returned to our ship in plenty of time. We are in our 70’s and Danilo loaned us some hiking poles, which was a nice bonus. We were very fortunate to have a beautiful day, with unlimited visibility overlooking Catania.
Our guide Danilo made the day very interesting.
Very interesting but there is a rather steep hike to get to the crater. The tour was well worth it. The guide was helpful and gave us a lot of interesting facts
Good morning tour seeing lava caves, a village where a lava flow stopped and a good introduction to Mount Etna itself with a manageable short trek at the base of Etna. Good value and guide though some of the commentary was via a walkie-talkie as there were two vehicles.
Even though Etna is indeed active, the sights where tourists can go do not really display the authenticity and excitement of the volcano, so the sight as such would amount to only 3 stars. However, the talented and very present guide - Luca - made, to the exent possible, up for this with outlines of historic events and their consequences. The gruop held 6 nationalities and the dynamics were really good. No doubt, this also improved the impression of the tour.
Danilo was a great guide! He was kinda and social and gave us some really cool information, you can tell he loves what he does. The trek was beautiful because we had unusually clear weather so I felt very lucky! Make sure you dress in layers because it can be cool and also warm since you are climbing a mountain. I was picked up and dropped off from my hotel as well. 10/10 Recommend
Luca our guide was great! He kept to our boat schedule and still showed us everything we needed to see! My 80 year old mother did great and even got down in a lava tunnel!
It was incredible and everything was well organized, the hike is easy, the views very impressive and the information by our guide Elizabeth very profound and informative. Thank you 😊
The tour was so interesting and our guide had very big knowledge about the volcano and history of the area.
I highly recommend them 😊
Anita
Our guide, Danilo, was entertaining and very knowledgeable about volcanism. He filled us in on the history of the volcano and the various eruptions over the past. After being picked up at my hotel, it was about a 60 minute drive to where the hike began. The first activity of the day was a hike of approximately 90 minutes up to an altitude of 2000 meters(6,600 feet). The walk can be challenging as the first half is uphill, and the oxygen content of the air is reduced at the higher elevation. The group stopped frequently so Danilo good show us the various lava flows as well as some of the vegetation that is growing in the area. He has some wonderful pictures and videos that he has taken during active eruption. I am sure he will show them to you. The second activity was to visit a lava tube. Walking was difficult over the volcanic rocks and the ceiling is a little low in some places. A flashlight is provided and it is a nice experience. The third, and final activity of the day, was a stop at an overlook of a valley. Unfortunately, for us, it was pretty cloudy that day, but the clouds parted occasionally, and we could see the view. The tour is held rain or shine so be prepared and wear layers of clothing. It was in the low 50s Fahrenheit the day that I went. On the volcano, the weather conditions kept changing; the wind would pick up and clouds would come and go. I also want to thank Antonio, who was the driver of our SUV, for getting us up and down the mountain safely.
It was an excellent way to see Mount Etna with a very knowledgeable guide named Danilo. Learned a lot about this volcano versus just taking pictures, which we did as well of course!
This was a fantastic tour! Our guide Daphne def had a passion for the volcano and the intricate workings of it! We weren’t too sure about the tour at first - but it was amazing - we learned a lot! Our guide showed us videos of the recent lava flow - would be so cool to see it live!
Our tour of Etna was amazing. Danilo is a professional, skilled and highly knowledgeable guide. His love for Etna and the surrounding area is evident.
We would like for it to be a little longer. Maybe include the chairlift. We had an emergency with our vehicle which had nothing to do with our driver and tour but just made the flow of the trip broken up with lots of waiting time for new vehicle twice. And nothing against our guide but if you send a guide for English speaking group then the guide needs to speak decent English. I gave up trying to listen to our guide because I could not understand anything he was saying. Maybe that’s why I didn’t enjoy the tour so much.
Wonderful trip up Etna with Lucas. So friendly, knowledgeable and lots of tips to raise our enjoyment of Sicily. Lucas picked us up from where we were staying, we had regular stops, great views along the way, stories of Etna, Catania and Sicily. The hike was enjoyable and not too taxing. Highly recommended.
This was one if the best tours we've experienced. Daniel was knowledgeable, punctual, multi lingual and genuinely interested in every participant. He has a vast knowledge of Mt Etna and conveys it an an interesting manner. We highly recommend this tour.
I booked this trip to celebrate my husband’s birthday. We had an amazing time hiking Mt. Etna. Mauricio was an excellent guide. We are from Hawai’i, and it was an amazing experience seeing another active volcano in a different part of the world. I highly recommend this adventure!
The first part of the hike was a little difficult. I would recommend taking a bandana or mask and sunglasses as on even a light windy day the lava dust can be irritating. Exceptional experience! Our guide, Danielo, was enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable. He showed us videos of volcanic explosions that he had taken previously in the areas we were visiting. That additional information put everything in perspective.
Luca did great job guiding us at Mount Etna! I and the other six guests had great time despite hot day.
We had an absolutely wonderful experience exploring Mount Etna and the lava caves. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate, making the entire experience extremely enjoyable.
She shared an abundance of information about Etna’s volcanic history, geology, and the surrounding area, while also making sure we felt comfortable and safe throughout the tour. Visiting the lava caves was a real highlight—such a unique and unforgettable experience. I only hit made head once…thankfully we were provided helmets!
Our guide’s passion, enthusiasm and expertise truly made the day special. We learned so much, took in some incredible landscapes, and had amazing experience from start to finish!
Informative and interesting tour. Prepare to do some hiking! Bring your hiking shoes, long pants, and windbreaker. It was windy and cool. Blowing ashes in your face. Wearing sunglasses and balaclava would help. Cool climbing in the lava cave. Being up on Mt Etna was a nice refreshing break from the heat wave in August.
An enjoyable tour with a very pleasant guide who was very knowledgeable and passionate about Etna. Overall, the tour is suitable for everyone. The hike is steep just in the first 4-5 mins. The pace is leisurely with lots of breaks. We enjoyed the lava cave and the view from the final stop was spectacular!
Absolutely wonderful! Mauricio met us at the designated location 15 minutes early, he was a friendly and knowledgeable guide taking us to many locations on Mount Etna. Would recommend!
Excellent & very informative. Picked up on time at meeting point. Tour guide was polite & friendly. Really enjoyed the tour.
The guide for Mt Etna was very passionate about archaeology and the history of volcanoes. We had a great time exploring the site and the caves. The tour guide was extremely cautious, knowledgeable and helpful.
It was a very fun and advertours trip. We had a god time and learned a lot about the volcano and its history. Gabriel was a very good guide.
Our guide was very knowledgeable, safety, focused, and flexible. He knew Etna extremely well. The experience was unforgettable.
Our guide, Danilo, made this experience so special! He was friendly, humorous, and highly knowledgeable about Etna and also Sicily in general. It was immediately clear that he was a great guide to have for this excursion. We felt safe on the walking portion of of Etna, inside the cave, and in the vehicle. Danilo shared photos and videos with us to enhance the experience. He spoke about the historical side and scientific side of Etna in ways that were engaging and easy to understand. We learned so much and this was truly a highlight of our trip to Catania!
The hike was absolutely amazing! Our guide had many interesting facts to share and his funny and easy-going vibes really made the trip! Highly recommend - we learned so much and are now also big fans of 'Mama Etna'
We had the best time doing this tour of mt etna! I went back and forth on if I should cancel it because we have 4 kids 8 and under and I am so glad I didn’t cancel!! We HAD the BEST time and our tour guide (Daniello). He could not have been more knowledgeable, caring and kind. He went above and beyond and it truly made our experience what it was. We saw amazing things and learned so much. Thank you!
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