Etna Tour in 4x4
Description
This excursion includes an itinerary in stages to let you know and appreciate places of particular natural value within the reserve of the Etna Park up to an altitude of about 2000 meters. Thanks to the experience of our staff, aboard 4x4 vehicles you will live an interesting and fun experience at the same time. Starting from the lava flows that threatened entire villages, you will visit the extinct craters and the lookout of the majestic Valle del Bove. You will visit a lava flow cave (lava tube) equipped with a helmet and speleologist lights. The tour will end with a tasting of Sicilian specialties. IMPORTANT NOTES: our meeting point in Trecastagni a MontataGrande accessible by car. It is possible to request pick-up from Catania or other countries. SHUTTLE SERVICE - SERVICE COSTS Up to 4 pax : 80€ in total, to be shared among participants. From 5 to 8 pax : 20€ per person. Contact the secretary.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The tour winds through the visit of different attractions (at least 4): the ancient and recent lava flows; the Valle del Bove; the visit of a volcanic cave with lights and helmets; walk on the side craters at about 2000 meters.
Panoramic stop in the spectacular Valle del Bove, a natural amphitheater created by the collapse of the ancient eruptive centers of Etna. This stage may not be carried out starting from Taormina. Alternatively, you can reach the ski resort of Piano Provenzana destroyed by the 2002 eruption.
Visit this or a similar cave with lights and speleologist helmet to understand the fascinating phenomenon of the formation of lava tubes. The guides will assist you in this fascinating natural place to descend into the meanders of the volcano.
Tasting all'agricoltour MontataGrande with tasting of Etna and Sicilian specialties (wine, liqueurs, oil, honey from Zafferana, sweet creams, salty pesto, pistachio from Bronte, etc). This stage takes place with certainty only from the meeting points of Catania or MontataGrande, subject to availability of the location.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - The SHUTTLE SERVICE is an extra service for a fee. Round-trip service costs : From CATANIA : From 1 to 4 people 80€ total. From 5 to 8 people: 20€ per person. From ACIREALE/GIARRE from 1 to 4 people: 100€ total. From 5 to 8 people: 25€ per person. From GIARDINI NAXOS : from 1 to 4 people : 160/180€ total. From 5 to 8 people: 200/220€ total. Payment for the Shuttle Service will be made to the driver.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Closed tennis or trekking shoes compulsory. No sandals!
Reviews(610)
Wonderful experience. Our guides were so knowledgeable and accommodating for the children and older adults in our group. Our stops on the tour were interesting, engaging and filled with cultural information as well as education of the volcano’s geology itself. If you want to explore Etna and what this volcano truly means to the Sicilian people, do not hesitate to book! A great time had by all!
It was very interesting, a cool and good learning experience. Our guide Alessio was super nice, welcoming and funny. So much cool to see, would reccomend!
The morning excursion in a 4×4 is truly beautiful. Seeing the volcano is really exciting, and the guides who accompanied us, Piera and Luca, are truly knowledgeable, kind, and helpful. Highly recommended tour
Carmelo was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and great insight to Etna and the area. Highly recommend the tour
We had a great experience on this Mt. Etna tour. Luca was an excellent guide—friendly, knowledgeable, and full of interesting information about Mt. Etna and the surrounding area. He was also incredibly helpful when I climbed to one of the craters, making the experience much easier and more enjoyable. His guidance and encouragement were greatly appreciated. I highly recommend this tour, especially if you're lucky enough to have Luca as your guide!
It’s not often that you come across a tour guide as knowledgeable and genuinely engaging as Ciccia. We considered a few other tours, but we’re so glad we chose this one. Being in a small group (we got lucky it was just our family) made a huge difference—we were able to ask questions freely and really hear and absorb the answers. Ciccia’s knowledge of Mount Etna and its history was incredible, and it was clear how passionate he is about what he does. He was kind, welcoming, and truly appreciative of us being there, which made the entire experience feel personal and memorable. Don’t fall for the cheaper big group tours, this is 100% worth it!!
Francesco was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide about all things Mama Etna. This trip was amazing from the hike to the craters, the inside of the lava tube, and the jeep ride to the lava flow. The tastings and our lunch were an added bonus! This was a highlight of our travels.
Great experience with Oracio, who spoke very good French; he was able to explain the history of Etna well and answered our questions with a touch of humor. We saw the Valley of the Bull, visited a volcanic cave, and climbed a crater. To top it all off, a tasting of various farm products (pistachio/hazelnut creams, flavored oils, chocolate, pestos, liqueurs, etc.) beautifully concluded this visit. Thank you, it was fantastic!
Must-do if you visit Catania! We truly enjoyed out trip to Etna. Our guide Ciccio was amazing and super fun, full of sooo many stories, we learned so much about Mama Etna. Our 5 year-old daughter loved the experience - from climbing Etna, and the lava cave to the 4x4 off-road trip and delicious farm food.
A superb and very informative visit with a very competent and friendly guide, Marco. Go there! You will learn everything about Etna! The lunch at the cafeteria is delicious.
