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Mount Etna Hiking Tours: 7 to Book Next

7 hikes  ·  from $41 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a walking friend: 7 mount etna hiking tours that justify the airfare, each with its price, its distance and the one thing to know before you commit.

Mount Etna: Summit Guided Hiking Tour up to 3,400 m - The 3,000-meter route: the better choice for moderate hikers
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Mount Etna: Summit Guided Hiking Tour up to 3,400 m

1.Mount Etna: Summit Guided Hiking Tour up to 3,400 m

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,792 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $65Our pick

Hike Mount Etna with a certified volcanic guide, choosing a 3,000-meter route or a more demanding summit trek to about 3,400 meters. Expect cable-car views, lava flows, volcanic sand, crater rims, and Valle del Bove. Guides including Eduardo and Giuseppe explain the volcano as you walk.

“The trip was wonderfull, the guide Eduardo fantastic. We have spend an active and super good time. Eduardo was very helpful all Time. It was very informative trip. We very recomend to take a guide, You will have very good Time and get a lot of knowlegde about volcano Etna.”

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Etna: summit craters trekking with volcano guide 3350mt - From Rifugio Sapienza to the upper slopes
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Etna: summit craters trekking with volcano guide 3350mt

2.Etna: summit craters trekking with volcano guide 3350mt

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,712 reviews · 6 hours · from $77

Meet Ashàra’s guide at Rifugio Sapienza and ride the cable car and 4x4 toward 2,800 meters. Hike across lava, sulfur-stained ground, and volcanic channels toward Etna’s summit craters. Guides such as Antonio, Massimo, Giovanni, and Giacomo adjust the route for weather and volcanic activity. Bring layers, water, snacks, and €65 cash for transport.

“I wholeheartedly recommend the Etna tour with Ashara—an exceptional experience! Our guide, Massimo, brought amazing energy that made the whole group feel excited and at ease. We were provided with everything needed for the climb: trekking poles, crampons, helmets, proper hiking boots, and hardshell jackets, which were perfect for the chilly weather. While the hike wasn’t the easiest for me, Massimo made sure everyone could enjoy the stunning, snow-covered slopes of Etna without stress or rush. The route is carefully adapted every day based on weather conditions and volcanic activity, so safety is always a priority. An unforgettable adventure with a knowledgeable and passionate guide. Highly ...”

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Catania: Mount Etna Trekking Tour Beyond the Tourist Trails - Silvestri Craters and the 2001 lava flow
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Catania: Mount Etna Trekking Tour Beyond the Tourist Trails

3.Mount Etna Trekking Tour Beyond the Tourist Trails

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,596 reviews · 7 hours · from $81Best guided

Join guides such as Antonio, Renato, and Maria for a seven-hour Mount Etna trek from Catania. Walk from 1,850 to 2,400 meters, see Silvestri Craters and the 2001 lava flow, look into Valle del Bove, explore a lava cave when conditions allow, and slide down soft volcanic ash. Shoes, jackets, poles, and transport are included.

“The weather is good. The guides are super nice. It was a very nice experience!”

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Mount Etna: Summit Trekking Tour - Starting at Piano Provenzana
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Mount Etna: Summit Trekking Tour

4.Mount Etna: Summit Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 347 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $65

Start at Piano Provenzana, ride a 4x4 to about 2,900 meters, then hike across lava fields toward Etna’s summit craters. Guides such as Luca, Arturo, Marco, and Paolo lead small groups of up to 10 in English, Italian, or French. Boots, jackets, helmets, insurance, and a volcanological guide are included, but the €50 4x4 ticket is paid in cash on site.

“Taking a guided tour up to the summit of mount Etna is highly recommended. Incredible view at the crater, very informative guide who adjusts the route and the pace to the needs of the group and the conditions which made us feel safe and well guided. Take high socks and a handkerchief. If your shoes or jacket are not suitable you can borrow them.”

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Mount Etna: scenic Summit Trek with a volcano Guide and Gear - Riding above 2,500 meters
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Mount Etna: scenic Summit Trek with a volcano Guide and Gear

5.Mount Etna: scenic Summit Trek with a volcano Guide and Gear

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 284 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $41Cheapest way up

Start at Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, ride toward 2,500 meters, then hike across Etna’s ash, rock, and recent craters with an Italian or English-speaking alpine guide. Vicenzo and Pietro are among the guides praised for their patience and volcanic expertise. Expect cold wind, loose stones, and superb views when the clouds stay away.

“We loved this excursion. We found it physically hard but really interesting. It was the highlight of our trip to Sicily.”

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Mount Etna: Half-Day Guided Tour and Hike - Reaching the Black Slopes at 2,000 Meters
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Mount Etna: Half-Day Guided Tour and Hike

6.Mount Etna: Half-Day Guided Tour and Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 264 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

Travel from Catania to 2,000 meters on a five-hour Mount Etna outing with a multilingual guide. Walk among Silvestri Craters, visit Grotta dei Tre Livelli, see a recent eruption site, and stop in Zafferana Etnea for typical Sicilian products. Guides such as Andrea, Silvia, Constanza, and Giuseppe are praised for clear explanations and attentive pacing.

“This was by far one of the best highlights of our trip! It was a last minute decision and I am so glad we did it. Even if the weather didn’t 100% cooperate, it was such a unique experience and I 100% recommend it. Our guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions we had.”

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Mount Etna: Craters of the 2002 Eruption Trekking Experience - Starting at Piano Provenzana
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Mount Etna: Craters of the 2002 Eruption Trekking Experience

7.Mount Etna: Craters of the 2002 Eruption Trekking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 237 reviews · 3 hours · from $42

Walk Etna’s north side with an English, French, or Italian-speaking volcano guide. In three hours, you’ll see the buried Hotel delle Betulle, the 1911 craters, hornitos, lava flows, and the huge 2002 eruption zone. Guides such as Daniele, Davide, Vincenzo, and Niko add clear science, local stories, and good humor.

“The 3 hour trek was fabulous and the guide very knowledgeable. We are in our late 60s so found it pretty hard going but worth the effort.”

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