Basic Tour of Mount Etna
- 5–6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
The half-day Etna volcano tour is a fantastic experience. You will see breathtaking volcanic vistas, including craters from 1865, lava flows that have destroyed entire villages, and unique lava flow caves. The tour also includes a stop for lunch at a lovely chalet, located at 1,500 meters above sea level, surrounded by nature. Participants are part of small groups that allow for an intimate exploration of the island's beauty.
Inclusions
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Walking sticks, helmet and flashlight for the cave.
Itinerary
We will take a walk of about 2 hours, climbing a buttonhole of side craters of the volcano formed in 1865 B.C. by an eruption that lasted months.
Equipped with helmets and torches we will enter a lava flow tunnel (more commonly called a lava cave) to explore inside and discover legends and secrets of the thieves' cave among Etna's most famous.
Near Piano Provenzana we will make a stop to admire the 2002 lava flow among the largest ever that destroyed the ski resort.
A half-day tour to explore the highest active volcano in Europe, where accompanied by an experienced guide you will enjoy the beauty of the volcano.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
5.0
- 52
- 40
- 30
- 20
- 10
Ratings come from 2 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- to be agreed
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- MrExcursions
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Italy, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 37% below the median of the 736 day trips we list in Italy, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 390 of 736.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Italy, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
