Etna Excursion 3000 Meters: Unforgettable Ascent with 4x4 Cable Car, Trekking and Geological Marvels
4.7
320 Ratings
Città metropolitana di Catania

Embark on an unforgettable Etna excursion, ascending 3000 meters with a 4x4 cable car, trekking through geological marvels, and witnessing breathtaking panoramas. Join us for a 4-hour adventure!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mount Etna - We start from the hut of the Etna Sud Alpine Guides, continue by cable car up to 2500 meters and then with an off-road vehicle we reach 2850 metres.
  • Valle Del Bove - The first stop will be the viewpoint of the Valle del Bove, a large horseshoe-shaped volcano-tectonic depression located in the eastern sector of Etna, it is very…
What's Included
  • Guided service by experienced Alpine and Volcanological Guides
  • All necessary gear provided, including socks, shoes, jackets, and helmets
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Cable car and jeep ticket
Additional Information

An unforgettable adventure awaits with a journey by Cable Car and 4x4 Bus ascending to 2850 meters (tickets not included, 45 € per person, available for purchase at the meeting point). From this point, the trek begins on foot, featuring a captivating segment across extinct craters, eruptive vents, and lava fractures. The journey continues to the…

Location
Etna Alpine Guides Excursions
The meeting point is at our hut, next to the Rifugio Sapienza, 45 minutes before the start of the tour. To be paid on site €45 per person for the return cable car and the one-way Jeep
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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846sq
Jul 15, 2025
Best hike ever!! - Mikele our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, the whole experience has been excellent, well done Mikele thanks a lot!!
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Sandrog1419
Jul 11, 2025
Fabulous! - Fantastic experience I would do it again immediately, money spent very well... provide you with everything you need ... Fabio was our guide simply fantastic prepared person who loves his work and his land .. stra recommended!
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Danielasu5334jp
Jul 10, 2025
Mother Etna is alive - We are from Bergamo and we dreamed of hiking on Etna. We were accompanied by Michele, a wise, attentive and friendly guide. It was a wonderful experience and we will take home a precious memory. We were able to savor all that beautiful mother Etna can offer: scenic gases, breathtaking views, unique landscapes, passages on the flows and fun descents into the volcanic sand. Thank goodness she was lenient and made no surprises, although we had the feeling we were in good hands. Our 13 and 10-year-old children also enjoyed the hike up to 3000 m without much effort and with eyes full of surprise. Thanks to Paris, another mountain guide who in the previous weeks gave me useful tips to prepare for the best. Rely on mountain guides and you will come out happy!
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Brano_l
Jul 10, 2025
Perfect day out - If possible, definitely opt for the summit trip. It's more expensive but worth it. The overall experience was fantastic. Everyone in the whole areal was very helpful (advice on parking, where to find the meeting points, etc,...). Our guides were very informative and made the day a big success
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Simonabx5579yh
Jul 7, 2025
Unforgettable hike to the summit craters - We have just finished a hike up to the summit craters, an unforgettable experience! We were accompanied by Clara, a guide who with her passion, professionalism and sympathy supported us every step of the way allowing us to reach the top safely and giving us a unique experience! Martina and Simona
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W6609rrmp
Jul 7, 2025
Spectacular tour! - An unforgettable tour! Spectacular views, lots of interesting information about volcanoes and Etna and our tour guide Antonio did it all with so much passion and conviction ... that was just fun! Thank you!
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221erwinj
Jul 4, 2025
Great experience, fun guide - We went on a fantastic tour with Clara, she knows allot about etna. Our tour started with the elevator that brought us to 2500m and the 4x4's took us to 2920m. From there the real fun started. By foot whe climbed the mountain higher and higher. Along the way we saw a lot of cool stuff. Clara could explain in great detail what we where seeing, and how it all formed. It was a great experience and would do it again in a heartbeat. And Clara if you read this sorry for the anarchy, but we where excited to see more cool stuff. You were great!
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Brianna_j
Jul 4, 2025
Overall incredible... - Overall incredible experience! The tour was well done. We had an amazing time and the guides were great. It was also nice that the shoes, socks, and jackets were included. They also let me borrow a backpack. You get very dusty though, be aware!! Another reason why it was nice to have borrowed things. A couple things to be aware of: it seems like everyone who comes to Sicily rents a car, so getting there was more difficult than anticipated. Our hotel helped us get a taxi but it was expensive. Also, the start time was unclear, which ended up not being an issue but something to be aware of. Would definitely recommend though and would do it again!
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Alexs13397
Jun 27, 2025
Great experience - This was a truly unforgettable tour. As a geologist, it was not only an exciting adventure, but also a very valuable experience. The team made sure that everyone had the proper gear — those who didn’t were kindly provided with boots and jackets. Everything was so well organized, and there really was no waiting at the cable car. The guides were incredibly friendly, professional, and attentive. They took our safety seriously and kept a close eye on the mountain throughout the trip. Thanks to them, I felt completely safe the entire time. Thank you so much for this amazing experience — I’ll always remember it!
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232mathysb
Jul 3, 2025
Excursion to Etna - An incredible excursion worth the money the price we had plenty of eyes and thanks to the superb guide Michael superb explanations
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From $64
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).