Overview
The ETNA TREKKING excursion includes trekking paths inside the Etna Park. The difficulties vary from medium difficulty paths suitable for people in good health for the half day excursion (Half day trekking) to challenging itineraries for the full day solution (full day trekking), dedicated to pure trekking enthusiasts and therefore be prepared to face several hours of walking.
The guides will accompany you to discover the less touristy places, to discover the most fascinating views of the volcano. UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013. Choose whether to do a half-day trek (about 3.30 hours of trekking suitable for everyone in good health) or a full day (6-7 hours for sportsmen).
LANGUAGE: It is possible to indicate the preference of the language of the tour between Italian, English, French or Spanish. In case of unavailability of one's own language, the excursion will be carried out in English or Italian.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Maximum altitude reachable around 2200 metres
For Full Day: trekking about 6 hours + visit to the cave
In-vehicle air conditioning
For Half Day: trekking about 3 hours + tasting of typical products
Free parking and transfer with 4x4 vehicles to Etna from our MontataGrande Meeting Point
Trekking equipment rental (shoes, jackets, poles, baby trekking backpack) available for hire
Transfer from Catania and its province (+ 15 € / person) - Taormina and Giardini Naxos (30 € / person min 3 pax).
Lunch or anything that is not included in the program
Any tickets for cable car/4x4 bus
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
At our Meeting point we offer free parking, bathrooms, shoe and jacket rental, rural experiences, coffee & more. If you DO NOT HAVE A VEHICLE you can ask our secretariat for a transfer from Catania and its province (from € 15 / person) or Taormina-Giardini Naxos (from € 30 / person, min.3 pax).
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Present the voucher (digital or paper) to the guide at the meeting point
What to expect
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Mount Etna
4 hours
Etna, in addition to being one of the most active volcanoes in the world, is certainly also one of the most fascinating. Inevitable it is the subject of numerous stories and curiosities. Its geographical position in the center of the Mediterranean Sea, with the sea just a short distance away, creates ideal conditions for developing an incredible diversity of landscapes. Anyone who imagines the volcano as a wasteland consisting only of bare and raw volcanic rock is wrong. The Etnean territory extends from sea level up to 3329 meters, an absolutely variable altitude based on the eruptive activities! This great altitudinal difference in a relatively small space has created a unique ecosystem, within which man for millennia has learned to live together in very particular conditions, always defining it with multiple names, among which A 'prevails in the local meaning. Muntagna.
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Valle Del Bove
30 min
Based on favorable weather conditions, the itinerary for the Etna Trekking excursion often includes a visit to the Valle del Bove, a magnificent natural amphitheater created by the collapse of multiple volcanic structures of the past. Here the panorama is surreal.
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MontataGrande - AgricolTour & Gusteria dell’Etna
30 min
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).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Etna Trekking
Can I cancel Etna Trekking for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3–7 hours.
What's included?
- Maximum altitude reachable around 2200 metres
- For Full Day: trekking about 6 hours + visit to the cave
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- For Half Day: trekking about 3 hours + tasting of typical products
- Free parking and transfer with 4x4 vehicles to Etna from our MontataGrande Meeting Point
What's not included?
- Trekking equipment rental (shoes, jackets, poles, baby trekking backpack) available for hire
- Transfer from Catania and its province (+ 15 € / person) - Taormina and Giardini Naxos (30 € / person min 3 pax).
- Lunch or anything that is not included in the program
- Any tickets for cable car/4x4 bus
Which places does it visit?
It visits Mount Etna, Valle Del Bove, MontataGrande - AgricolTour & Gusteria dell’Etna.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Italian, French, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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