Join us for an unforgettable adventure on the iconic volcano Etna! Our Etna Morning tour departs from Catania every morning to provide you with a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
We offer our guests a very comfortable and enjoyable drive in good company through some of the more characteristic mountainside towns and villages up to the Rifugio Sapienza (~ 2 000 metres) where Etna’s magic really starts to make its mark and visitors can finally breathe in the volcano’s amazing atmosphere.
During the drive up the mountainside with the help of our Audio Guide we will be happy to share with you some information about the history of the Etna volcano and its major eruptions, the flora and the fauna, local traditions, the colourful folklore and Sicilian cuisine.
Once at the Rifugio Sapienza, guests can choose how they wish to spend the next three hours either soft-trekking around the more recent lava flow areas, craters of the year 2001 and the extinct Silvestri craters or taking the cable car up to 2 500 metres and then continuing up the mountain to ~ 3 000 metres in four-wheel drive vehicles authorised and driven by the Italian Alpine Club (~ two hours and half). In the latter case we are more than happy to assist our guests with the purchasing of the necessary tickets.
While remaining always on hand for eventual assistance, it is our policy to leave our guests completely free to make their own decisions as to how to spend their time exploring and experiencing the magic of the volcano, convinced that it is only in the intimacy of their own company that guests can really live a truly unforgettable experience.
At the end of the three hours we will start our descent back down through the scenic countryside to the centre of Catania.
Book now to guarantee your place on this extraordinary adventure!
10:00 - 15:00
5 hours
All year
Pick-up from our Booking Point
Piazza Mazzini, Catania (kiosk)
~ 82 km
1 - 7 people
~ 2 000 mt
~ 3 000 mt
Moderate
Audio Guide included
English, Italian
10:00 - 15:00
5 hours
Pick-up from our Booking Point
Piazza Mazzini, Catania (kiosk)
All year
~ 82 km
1 - 7 people
Moderate
~ 2 000 mt
~ 3 000 mt
Audio Guide included
English, Italian
Pick up at our Booking Point. Begining of the tour. Departure to Etna. 1 hour of driving.
During the drive up the mountainside with the help of our Audio Guide we will be happy to share with you some information about the history of the volcano and its major eruptions, the flora and the fauna, local traditions, the colourful folklore and Sicilian cuisine.
Arrival at a height of ~ 2 000 mt.
Beginning of the guide-free walking tour. 3 hour stop with free time.
Possible activities:
- walking around the Silvestri craters and one of the craters of the year 2001,
- using the cable car to reach 2 500 mt and having a free guide walking tour (extra cost)
IMPORTANT: 2 500 mt is the maximum hight where you are allowed to walk without any guide,
- using cable car and 4x4 weel car to reach ~ 3 000 mt and having a walking tour with Alpine Guide (extra cost),
- having a quad excursion (extra cost),
- having a snack on the slopes of Etna (just remember to bring a sandwich and a bottle of water with you),
- having a lunch or an aperitive in a bar/restaurant (extra cost),
- shopping of souvenirs.
End of the walking tour. Departure to Catania. 1 hour of driving.
End of the tour.
Arrival to our Booking Point at Catania.
🏞️ Unleash Your Adventurous Spirit:
Imagine trekking the majestic slopes of Mount Etna in Catania on your terms. With our excursions, you’re the master of your adventure. Choose your trails, set your pace, and immerse yourself in the raw beauty of this natural wonder.
🗺️ Craft Your Personal Journey:
Feel the thrill of exploration as you uncover Etna’s secrets independently. Forge your path, stop where you want, and capture breathtaking photos without time constraints. It’s a journey tailored to your desires.
🌋 Create Authentic Connections:
Embark on an authentic encounter with nature. Absorb the solitude and tranquility of Etna’s landscapes, allowing for a genuine connection that a guided tour might not provide.
💡 A Sense of Achievement:
Conquer Etna on your terms and experience the exhilaration of navigating its unique terrain. Your adventure becomes a story of personal triumph and discovery.
🌍 Leave No Trace:
By exploring without a guide, you minimize your impact on the environment, preserving Etna’s beauty for generations to come.
Choose freedom, spontaneity, and an authentic experience.
Join us for a guide-free journey that’s as unique as you are. Book your Etna adventure today!
Please contact us in case you can’t find the answer to your question
The cost of the small group Etna excursion from Catania includes car or minivan and driver. The transfer from our Meeting Point on Piazza Mazzini (Catania) to Rifugio Sapienza (Etna), the transfer from Rifugio Sapienza (Etna) to our Meeting Point on Piazza Mazzini (Catania) and 3 hours stop.
NOTES:
We kindly ask our clients to respect the program of our excursions. Please, present in time:
– to our Meeting Point before your excursion starts;
– to our Meeting Point before your departure to Catania.
In exceptional cases we give maximum 15 minutes of free waiting time after the agreed pick-up time for our clients. If you are not present in the Meeting Point at the end of this period, the car will drive away without you. In this case all extra costs such as a taxi transfer to your accomodation will be at your expense.
Extra such as restaurants, wine tastings, entrance tickets, cable cars, official guides etc. are at the client’s expense.
Adults
Cableway 2 500 mt: € 50 per pax
Cableway + 4×4 minibus with local alpinist guide ~ 3 000 mt: € 78 per pax
Children 5 – 10 years
Cableway 2 500 mt: € 30 per pax
Cableway + 4×4 minibus with local alpinist guide ~ 3 000 mt: € 50 per pax
Children 0 – 4 years
Cableway 2 500 mt: free
Cableway + 4×4 minibus with local alpinist guide ~ 3 000 mt: free
Payments can be effectuated simply and easily by bank transfer or credit card any time before the date of the required service, in cash or by credit card the same day as the required service.
Change of plans? No problem.
Tour or transfer cancellations received with at least 48 hours notice will be refunded in full except for bank charges.
Cancellations received with less than 48 hours notice will be not refunded.
Address: Piazza Mazzini 1 (kiosk)
95121 - Catania
Italy
Mobile: +39 388 2446444
WhatsApp: +39 388 2446444
Email: info@ciaosicily.it
Tuesday – Sunday: 09:00 - 18:30
Lunch break: 13:30 - 14:30
Monday: Closed
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