Sicily Hiking Tours: 4 Worth Booking

1.Etna excursion 3000 meters with 4×4 cable car and Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 504 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $66Our pick

Start at Rifugio Sapienza, ride the cable car to 2500 meters, then take a 4x4 to about 2850 meters. An Alpine or volcanological guide leads you past the Valle del Bove and Barbagallo craters toward 3000 meters. Guides such as Peppe, Fabio, Antonio, and Nino have earned praise for clear explanations and steady group care.

“very nice day unless it was high season with overcrowded site, our guide was excellent and found some tracks to fell almost lonely on the Etna! good explanations and very adapted even with small kids (6 yo)”

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2.Mount Etna Adventurous Hiking Tour with Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 439 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

You’ll hike Mount Etna’s Valle del Bove with guides such as Ernesto, Alessandro, Giuliano, and Alessio, reaching volcanic terrain beyond the usual vehicle routes. Expect about six and a half hours, a small group of up to 16, steep and sandy sections, strong wind, and supplied boots, poles, helmets, and windbreakers.

“Mt Etna is a must see/do. I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and was very safety conscious. I liked this tour (vs the other options) as it allowed us to really experience this active volcano as we hiked up to nearly 2600KM. I highly recommend.”

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3.Etna – Trekking to the summit craters (only guide service) experienced hikers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 286 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139Top rated

Meet guides such as Poldo, Nikos, or Daniele at Piano Provenzana for a small-group hike toward Etna’s summit craters. A 4x4 ride reaches the high slopes, then you climb through lava and scoria to about 3,323 meters. Guides adjust the route to volcanic conditions. Bring warm layers, strong knees, and patience for the long descent.

“Nous avons fait une superbe excursion en compagnie de Vincenzo. Nous sommes montés jusqu'aux cratères sommitaux de l'Etna. Nous étions seuls face aux cratères... C'etait magnifique !!! Nous étions en tout petit groupe (4 personnes) avec un guide passionnant et passionné. La face nord est beaucoup moins touristique que la face sud, peut être un peu plus difficile d'accès, mais cela se fait sans problème, en prenant son temps sans avoir une condition physique exceptionnelle !! Merci pour cette découverte !”

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4.Half or full day trekking on Etna with private guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 3 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $83

Trek Mount Etna with a private English-speaking guide on a medium half-day route or a demanding full-day outing with a volcanic cave. Expect lava craters, dwarf trees, views toward the coast, Valle del Bove when weather allows, and a tasting of Etna wine, honey, pistachio, and other Sicilian products. Gear rental and Catania pickup cost extra.

“Favio was a great guide. He was very accommodating, going as far as driving us to a bakery to get lunch for the trekk! We were always in control of what we wanted to do and he delivered spectacular views and an off-the-beaten-track path we asked of him. We had an excellent time and loved Etna.”

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