Sicily
Etna Volcano Hiking Tour
A thrilling hiking tour in Sicily to reach the summit of Etna volcano, with expert hiking and mountain guides.
DURATION
4 days / 3 nights.
On request, it is possible to either extend or shorten the Etna Volcano hiking tour program.
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LEVEL
Medium. Basic hiking training is required.
RECOMMENDED PERIOD
Spring and Autumn.
TOUR TYPE
Trekking tour with hiking and mountain guides; overnights in hotel and mountain hut.
HIGHLIGHTS
- A great trek to reach the summit crater of the Etna volcano accompanied by an expert volcanological guide.
- Excursions along the slopes of the volcano to discover its great morphological and naturalistic variety.
- Visit to the Grotta dei Lamponi, one of the most evocative lava tunnels on Mount Etna.
- Accompaniment by expert local guides.
- Explore the historic center of Catania, to discover a unique and fascinating city.
- On request, customize the Etna Volcano hiking tour program combining other outdoor activities and tours.
PROGRAM IN BRIEF - SICILY HIKING TOUR, MOUNT ETNA
Day 1: Arrival in Catania - transfer to the Etna North face
Day 2: Trek Piano Provenzana - Timparossa hut - Grotta dei Lamponi - Piano Provenzana
Day 3: Transfer on the south face - trek to Etna summit
Day 4: Morning at your disposal to visit Catania - departure
Contact us to receive the detailed program for the hiking tour in Sicily - Etna Volcano.
TAILOR-MADE EXPERIENCE
The program can be modified according to your needs and ideas. Contact us to receive a tailor-made price and itinerary based on your needs!
NEED PRIVATE TRANSFERS?
If you need a private transfer to reach the starting point, we can provide a private car with driver to pick you up from your destination. Contact us to receive more information!
PRIVATE TOUR
Possible every day
price on request
The Etna Volcano hiking tour in Sicily can be organized for individual travellers and private groups with 2 or more participants.
Contact us for further details and a tailor-made price.
GROUP TOURS
No planned departures yet. View our tours and excursions calendar for other tours in Sicily and other destinations.
For private groups we can organize the tour with tailor made itinerary and services.
Contact us for further details and a tailor-made price.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Certified english-speaking hiking guide and his/her expenses (other languages available on request)
- Private transfers as listed on the detailed program
- 1 overnight stays in hotel in Catania
- 2 overnight stays in mountain hut during the trek
- Meals as listed in detailed program
- Etna summit excursion (volcanologic guide, round-trip cable car, 4x4 transfer on the way up)
- Tourist taxes
- Phone assistance during your tour
EXTRAS ON REQUEST
- Transfer to/from tour starting/ending point
- Extra overnight stays
- Tour extension
Prices on request
