Morning Hiking Tour on Mount Etna, Sicily

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Explore the majestic Mount Etna in the morning light with this guided hiking tour in eastern Sicily. Open to seasoned hikers, ages 10 and up!

Explore the majestic Mount Etna in the morning light with this guided hiking tour in eastern Sicily. Open to seasoned hikers, ages 10 and up!

Located on the eastern side of Sicily, Mount Etna is the most active volcano in Europe. Known for its incredible scenery, there's no better way to explore Mount Etna than a guided hiking tour. In the magical atmosphere of the morning light, you and your guide will enjoy a sporty hiking tour far from the crowd.

Your guide will pick you up at your accommodation in Catania and drive you to the starting point of the activity, at 2000 m high. The guides are expert vulcanologists, guaranteeing a safe and adventurous hiking experience on Mount Etna. During this half-day hiking tour, you'll explore Mount Etna's unique landscape: old lava flows, lush forests and fantastic lookouts on Valle del Bove. After 2 hours of hiking, you'll enjoy a well-deserved break in the shade and start hiking again. You and your guide will even stop by an old lava cave and discover Mount Etna from the inside! Geared up with a helmet and torch, follow your guide through this breathtaking cave and learn about Sicily's most fascinating volcano! After 5 hours of exploring, your guide will lead you back to the starting point and drive you to your accommodation around Catania.

If you are travelling to the eastern end of Sicily this year and want to make your holidays memorable, join this morning hiking tour up Mount Etna. Book your spot and follow a professional guide up Europe’s most active volcano!

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Practical information

Course of events

- Pick up at your accommodation in Catania at 8:30 am.
- Your guide will drive you to the starting point at 2000 m in altitude.
- Briefing.
- Start your hike on Mount Etna.
- Break (bring water and snacks with you!)
- Return to the starting point.
- Drop-off at your accommodation in Catania at 2:30 pm.

Activity requirements

- The minimum age for this activity is 10 years old.
- Upon booking, confirm the pick-up point with your guide.

Meeting point:
Etna Est - Via Novaluce, 70, 95030 Catania CT, Italy (Meet your guide at your hotel in Catania)
Spoken languages:French, English, Italian
Included
  • Guide
  • Sticks
  • Insurance
  • Hotel pick-up / drop-off
Excluded
  • Food and drinks
Do not forget to bring
  • Trekking shoes
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Wind breaker
  • Snack

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Claire G., France — 11/11/2024
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Très chouette excursion, Gaëtan était très sympathique et attentionné !

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