A day-long tour to visit the natural beauty of the Etna ’s landscape and the inspiring scenery of the “Gole dell’Alcantara,” a unique park known for the particularly cold water of the Alcantara river which runs between two high walls of basaltic rocks formed during ancient eruptions.
Program & Details:
we shall pick you up (in our own vehicles) at your lodgings, or at a meeting point previously agreed upon in Catania
trekking (of an easy level, suitable for anyone) around one of the old, extinguished craters, which formed during the 1892 eruption of Etna at a height of 2,000 m (6,563 ft)
exploration of a spectacular lava cave, which took shape during an old eruption (we shall provide helmets and flash lights)
break at one of the most breathtaking points overlooking the volcanic boiler, “Valle del Bove”
visit to the most extreme front of the 1991-1993 lava flow which reached the town of Zafferance Etnea
visit to a local farm for a taste of the typical products of the area (honey, olive oils, pesto, wines & liqueurs)
visit to the park of the Alcantara river to admire its incredible basalt columns (€1,50 ticket not included)
Comfortable, layered clothing and closed shoes recommended
Excursion’s program may change due to adverse weather conditions
There will be a surcharge for pickups and drop offs outside of the city limits
Not wheelchair accessible
Parties with a large number of people are eligible for a negotiable discount
Departure
Catania at your Hotel or Meeting Point agreed
Departure Time
7:30-8:30 AM
Included
Guide's language available in ENG - FRA - ITA
Helmets and flash lights
Vehicle transfers with air conditioning and driver
Naturalistic guide
Tasting of typical Etna's products
On demand available the visit to the Botanical Park
Not Included
Alcantara Park Ticket
Botanical Park Ticket 6,50€ (available on demand)
Lunch and Drinks
110,00 €
Per Person
Our guide Monica was exceptional This was a must-do trip for us and didn’t disappoint. Our guide Monica was exceptional - she was passionate and very knowledgeable about Etna, the surrounding environment and Sicily itself. She had a very friendly...read moreThis was a must-do trip for us and didn’t disappoint. Our guide Monica was exceptional - she was passionate and very knowledgeable about Etna, the surrounding environment and Sicily itself. She had a very friendly manner and switched between excellent English and French effortlessly making everyone feel included. If you want to see Etna we would thoroughly recommend 🌟read less
Alison Weatherston
6/13/2026
We highly recommend this tour... Monica is a great guide , very knowledgeable and enthousiasme, a little sunshine who made our day. wonderful. We highly recommend this tour
Veronica Baril
6/10/2026
this is definitely the best place to go! We had an absolutely amazing day at Mount Etna today! From the organization in the office to the tour itself, everything was perfect.
A huge thank you to our guide, [Peter], who was incredibly sweet, warm,...read moreWe had an absolutely amazing day at Mount Etna today! From the organization in the office to the tour itself, everything was perfect.
A huge thank you to our guide, [Peter], who was incredibly sweet, warm, and super friendly. You can really tell how passionate they are about what they do. Thanks to the wonderful atmosphere, we had a fantastic time that we won't forget anytime soon.
If you want to experience Mount Etna, this is definitely the best place to go. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐read less
Nour
6/05/2026
Such an amazing tour.... Such an amazing tour. It was so relaxing and interesting to see such a beautiful place. The tour was perfect thank you xx
Leonie Browning
6/03/2026
A very successful and interesting trip... A very successful and interesting trip, with a guide who has extensive knowledge and shares it eagerly. Highly recommend, and I would gladly use this agency's other offerings myself.
S
6/02/2026
Highly recommended!❤️ We had a great experience on Mount Etna. The guide was professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the volcano and the area. I really appreciated the guide’s energy and passion, which made the whole experience...read moreWe had a great experience on Mount Etna. The guide was professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the volcano and the area. I really appreciated the guide’s energy and passion, which made the whole experience even more special. Highly recommended!❤️read less
Larisa Zahari
6/01/2026
We truly enjoyed our morning tour Etnavic is a great company to tour Mt Etna with. We truly enjoyed our morning tour with Peter as our guide. He was very informative and we learned a lot about Mt Etna. So pleased...read moreEtnavic is a great company to tour Mt Etna with. We truly enjoyed our morning tour with Peter as our guide. He was very informative and we learned a lot about Mt Etna. So pleased that we decided to take the trip!!read less
Sharon Muzzin
5/30/2026
It was really memorable experience... Thank you for the tour! It was really memorable experience, not too hard but we could feel that air was different and steps were harder than normal but we were going very very slowly. The...read moreThank you for the tour! It was really memorable experience, not too hard but we could feel that air was different and steps were harder than normal but we were going very very slowly. The guide was perfect and we thank him and also the agency for the experience.read less
Vanes Erdélyiová
5/27/2026
we enjoyed the tour! Guiseppe was a wonderful guide and we enjoyed the tour!
John Fama
5/26/2026
Thank you so much ☺️ We had a fantastic sunset tour with Peter The tour was well organised and Peter was enthusiastic and full of knowledge. It was the highlight of our holiday. We would highly recommend going. The photos...read moreWe had a fantastic sunset tour with Peter The tour was well organised and Peter was enthusiastic and full of knowledge. It was the highlight of our holiday. We would highly recommend going. The photos you took and sent after was an added bonus.
Thank you so much ☺️read less
Kate Norman
5/26/2026
I do recomend.... A nice, not very tiring trip on Etna in a small group. The guide told interesting facts about the volcano. He was nice and helpful. I do recomend.
Brygida Walczak
5/26/2026
This was an excellent tour! This was an excellent tour. Ludovico and Peter were both absolutely fantastic from start to finish and we had a wonderful time. Would definitely recommend this to anyone staying in Catania!
Abigail Brennan
5/10/2026
Highly recommended! Highly recommended! An exceptional trip with outstanding guides. We got even more than we expected, and the guides’ explanations were excellent.
Sašo Tratar
5/10/2026
Es war super Es war super, Guiseppe war ein wunderbarer Guide.
Sven Mai
4/22/2026
Very well organized! Very well organized Etna Tour including exploration of the Grotta Cassone, highly recommend to visit Etna with Etnavic!! Giovanni best guide ever!!!
Grzegorz Koziol
4/13/2026
Great experience! Great experience and special thanks to Janet tour guide that made our day great 🥰
ercan ilman
4/07/2026
The tour was great,... The tour was great, despite the weather. It was snowy and foggy and it was not possible to go to the summit or take a panoramic view of the Valley del Bove.
We made a nice...read moreThe tour was great, despite the weather. It was snowy and foggy and it was not possible to go to the summit or take a panoramic view of the Valley del Bove.
We made a nice hike at one of the cones at 2000 m high, with some stop before to take panoramic photos in the way up. The mount Etna was completely covered in snow that day, so we missed some of the colors, but on the other hand it was beautifull all covered in white. We had some delicious pastries at the shop next to the parking recommended by the guide. Then we visited a lava tunnel, which was impressive. Then we visited the end point of the 1992 lava flow, since the fog did not allow us to visit the Valley of the Bove.
Our guide Sebastian was very friendly and explained everything there is to know about the Etna and the surroundings. We were also provided with walking canes for the hiking, helmets and lanterns for the cave.
I highly recommend it.read less
Pedro -
4/04/2026
With a day in port in Catania.... With a day in port in Catania, Ludovico helped us select the right tour of Mt. Etna for our group of five. With Giuseppe as our guide we did a great tour of Mt. Etna...read moreWith a day in port in Catania, Ludovico helped us select the right tour of Mt. Etna for our group of five. With Giuseppe as our guide we did a great tour of Mt. Etna and surroundings and learnt a tremendous amount about the volcano and its history and impact on the region. As it was mid-March, we explored snowy Mt. Etna and a lava tube; both very cool, just missed the view of the valley, given the clouds/fog.read less
Mark
4/03/2026
It was a fantastic day on the Etna... It was a fantastic day on the Etna and Monica, our guide, made us feel the love of the people for the Etna Monica gave us a lot of information including drawings on the ground...read moreIt was a fantastic day on the Etna and Monica, our guide, made us feel the love of the people for the Etna Monica gave us a lot of information including drawings on the ground to explain things We were with a small group and that really make the difference! Pim and Heleenread less
Pim Zwaard
4/02/2026
we bought a trip with Ludovico and it was amazing. we bought a trip with Ludovico and it was amazing.
We went to Etna by car, the guide Francesco was very nice, he told us a lot of interesting information. We got a map with tips...read morewe bought a trip with Ludovico and it was amazing.
We went to Etna by car, the guide Francesco was very nice, he told us a lot of interesting information. We got a map with tips on specific places to visit. We definitely recommend using their services.read less
