Experience an extraordinary adventure with this full-day tour of Mount Etna, departing from Taormina or Giardini Naxos. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers, this trek on one of Europe’s most active volcanoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, promises an exhilarating day of hiking, natural beauty, and cultural exploration.
About this tour:
Flexible reservation
- Relax with a comfortable return transport from Taormina or Giardini Naxos
- Meet your expert guide and be ready to start your adventure
- Climb towards the craters and across volcanic rocks
- Dip into the nature and unique ecosystem of Mount Etna
- Enjoy a tipical Sicilian lunch on Mount Etna
Check off a truly memorable experience with this full-day Mount Etna tour departing from Taormina or Giardini Naxos. This exhilarating day trip offers outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers a chance to trek one of Europe's most active volcanoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Embark on an adventure that blends hiking, natural wonders, and cultural insights, making your Mount Etna excursion from Taormina an unforgettable journey.
Join a thrilling adventure on Mount Etna
Your adventure kicks off with a pickup from either Taormina or Giardini Naxos, depending on your choice at booking. Once you reach the base of Mount Etna, you'll be welcomed by your knowledgeable guide who will take you on an unforgettable journey along the volcanic trails. Get ready to be awestruck by the vastness and grandeur of Etna, as you dive into the dramatic landscapes shaped by its eruptions.
Dress comfortably and wear sturdy shoes for the trek, and be sure to follow the safety guidelines provided by your guide. Optional gear, including windbreakers and walking poles, can be rented if needed. As you hike, you'll encounter the unique flora of Mount Etna, including the rare Betula aetnensis, or Etna birch. This hardy tree, adapted to the volcanic soil and the harsh conditions of high altitude, adds a touch of resilience and beauty to the volcanic terrain.
Explore a unique volcanic landscape
Begin your ascent towards some of the seven lateral craters formed during the 1865 eruption, which create an intriguing "button-shaped" formation of cones. As you hike, observe the distinct geological features like lava flows, ash layers, and volcanic rocks. Discover Mount Etna's unique ecosystem, home to diverse flora and fauna adapted to its extreme conditions. Admire the Betula aetnensis, or Etna birch, a rare and resilient species that thrives in the volcanic soil and high-altitude climate, symbolizing the area's biodiversity.
Enjoy panoramic views and a delicious local lunch
The trek offers breathtaking vistas of the Sicilian landscape, showcasing the dramatic contrast between lush greenery and stark lava fields. On a clear day, you might catch sight of the Sicilian coastline, stretching from Messina to Catania and beyond to Calabria and the Ionian Sea, with possible views of Stromboli Island. After your adventurous hike, recharge with a delectable three-course lunch on Mount Etna, featuring traditional Sicilian dishes. Savor the local flavors and enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery. Conclude your day with a return trip to Taormina, filled with new memories and a sense of accomplishment.
Important Information
Required: hiking shoes or good walking/sport shoes (no flip-flops!).
The actual itinerary on the Mount Etna may slightly vary depending on weather and trail conditions in order to guaratee guests safety. The tour quality will always be preserved.
Strongly suggested hat and sunscreen.
We regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.
Please note that Italy's law doesn't permit selling alcoholic beverage to teens under 18 y.o. so clients under this age will be served non-alcoholic beverages.
Please inform us of any food intolerance or allergy in advance.
This tour is not recommended for those with blood pressure and heart problems as well as asthma sufferers.
Rain policy
Provided that we will do our best to proceed with the tours, avoiding the rain and thus possibly carrying out the tour with our vehicle until and if the rain should stop and road conditions will guarantee a safe tour. If it does not stop raining, the entire tour will be conducted in the safety and comfort of the vehicle.
Since we are aware that the experience running today, might not be the one you had wished for, we are hereby giving you the following choices, to be communicated to our Staff DURING THE CHECK-IN PROCEDURE:
1) Proceed with the tour hoping for clearing weather – PARTIAL activities or NO activities due to heavy RAIN Customers can decide to proceed with the tour hoping for clearing weather with the understanding that It will NOT be granted any refund or discount. We will do our best to accommodate you, weather permitting.
2) Reschedule the tour for another day, subject to availability. Please contact our Booking office in order to ask for availability and rescheduling the experience. If no suitable date / time is available for the reschedule, you will be able to choose any other experience available, upon availability, with an equal or less value, or eventually an experience with a higher value, paying only the difference.
3) A credit, called Rain Check, (of the same amount clients paid) to be used the following days or at any other time, subject to availability. The Rain check is a voucher given to the client. The voucher is transferable and may be sold or given to others to use at a future date and lasts up to 1 year from date. It has a value that can be possibly used in any other tour provided by our company. Please note that clients' safety and comfort are of utmost priority, and proper rain gear is mandatory for guests choosing to "ride in the rain". We ask clients to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour departure, to check the weather conditions and choose accordingly. No-shows will not be refunded.
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Meeting Point
Please note that we now have 2 MEETING POINTS IN TAORMINA/GIARDINI NAXOS: Please double check for the correspondent meeting point according to your choosen departure point.
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Meet our tour leader in Taormina, inside the parking of the the Bus Terminal, via Pirandello 75, near the Rico Caffè
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Please meet our tour guide at Giardini Naxos, inside the Recanati Terminal Bus, at the corner with Roulotte House.
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