Mount Etna hike and sampling tour from Taormina
- Visit the Silvestri craters, formed during the 1892 eruption, and witness nature's raw power!
- Explore an intriguing lava cave equipped with a helmet and headlamp for a thrilling adventure
- Sample delicious local products, including fresh honey, and extra virgin olive oil!
Options
Join-in tour
Inclusions
English / Spanish / German / French / Italian-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
Kit for visiting the cave
Food tasting of regional specialties
Trekking shoes (On request)
Shuttle bus for return trip
Exclusions
Admission to 2 hours quad tour, cycling to the top, Etna high altitude
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Additional Info
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
Children aged 0-11 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Children aged 12+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Group size: 2-8 participant(s)
A surcharge of EUR50 per person will apply if you would like to ride a cable car to reach high altitude (2500 m), payable onsite
A surcharge of EUR78 per person will apply if you would like to ride the cable car and a 4x4 minibus with local alpine guide, allowed for maximum altitudes, payable onsite
A surcharge of EUR95 per person will apply if you would like to ride the snowcat (in case of snow), reachable until maximum altitude, payable onsite
Although not mandatory, it is recommended that you purchase accident and/or travel insurance before participating in this activity
This activity is stroller and wheelchair accessible, apart from natural architectural barriers
Wheelchair users receive no direct assistance, and an accompanying person is necessary
Child seats are provided for customers who purchase an infant ticket
The operator will confirm the exact time to you by email when the booking containing the full address of your accommodation is received
It is mandatory to inform the operator if you need a vehicle with a lift platform
Pets are prohibited
Sunglasses / Caps or hats / Water bottle
Windbreaker/Tennis shoes
What's included in Mount Etna hike and sampling tour from Taormina
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- Departure: Get picked up at 08:30. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. The pick-up zone excludes the peripheral areas of Giardini Naxos and Taormina. This excludes in particular Chianchitta, Trappitello, Letojanni, and Castelmola.This is a shared transfer and pick up could be early or late Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance
- [Attraction/experience] 7 hour(s), Guided tour, Rifugio Sapienza, Silvestri craters, Mount Etna Park, La Capannina, A sample of local products is not guaranteed to be available on Etna (La Capannina). It may vary depending on the operator’s choice
- [Return] 15:30, Shuttle included
- The menu might change depending on the season and availability of ingredients
Our Favourites
After being picked up from your hotel (or within walking distance from your address), you’ll journey to Rifugio Sapienza, enjoying scenic viewpoints along the way. Your knowledgeable guide will share insights about the volcano's history and recent eruptions, including the ancient Silvestri Craters. From Rifugio Sapienza (1920 m), choose to trek natural paths up to 2000 m or opt for the high-altitude experience. In the latter case, a cable car ride to 2500 m and a 4x4 bus will take you to the highest accessible points, revealing a dramatic lunar landscape and stunning views of the Central and Southeast Craters. The excursion also includes a visit to a lava cave and concludes with a tasting of delicious regional specialties before returning to your hotel!
Meet
Venues
- Rifugio Sapienza
