From Catania: Etna Small-Group Tour at 2950 mt with Lunch
Overview
Meet your naturalist guide in Catania and travel to the north side of Mount Etna.
Once you reach Piano Provenzana (the less touristy side), board a special 4x4 vehicle for the ascent to the summit area (2950 meters). From there, enjoy a moderate hike accompanied by your naturalist guide and a licensed volcanological guide, who is required for excursions at this altitude.
Please note that the 4x4 ascent fee (€70 per person) is not included in the tour price and must be paid directly to your guide on the day of the tour.
Continue your experience by exploring one of Mount Etna's fascinating volcanic caves. Helmets and headlamps will be provided.
At lunchtime, relax at a local winery on the slopes of Mount Etna and enjoy a light lunch featuring traditional Sicilian specialties, accompanied by a tasting of two Etna DOC wines.
Winter itinerary (January–March): due to the snow, the access to the area may require a snowcat (30€ per person extra).
What's Included
- Lunch Light lunch in a winery and wine tasting
- Trekking shoes, wind jackets, helmets, torches
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Live commentary on board
- Transport service via Jeep (no Off Road) or minibus from Catania
- Trekking at 2950 meters with a vulcanological guide
- Souvenirs
- Snow Cat tickets (when necessary, during winter time)
- 4x4 tickets (you will pay the tickets to the guide directly on the day of the tour.
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- English and Italian guide are always available, French and Spanish are subject to availability. Upon booking, we will confirm you if the language required is available.
- Guests need to wear trekking shoes and bring a jacket. We can provide trekking shoes and jackets for free at the moment of the booking if requested.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian, vegan, celiac option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please note that the cable car and 4x4 tickets are not included in the price: you will pay the ticket directly to your guide on the day of the tour (70€).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Light lunch in a winery and wine tasting.
- Trekking shoes, wind jackets, helmets, torches.
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points.
- Live commentary on board.
- Transport service via Jeep (no Off Road) or minibus from Catania.
- Trekking at 2950 meters with a vulcanological guide.
- Souvenirs.
- Snow Cat tickets (when necessary, during winter time).
- 4x4 tickets (you will pay the tickets to the guide directly on the day of the tour.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the From Catania: Etna Small-Group Tour at 2950 mt with Lunch is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchLight lunch in a winery and wine tasting
- Trekking shoes, wind jackets, helmets, torches
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Live commentary on board
- Transport service via Jeep (no Off Road) or minibus from Catania
- Trekking at 2950 meters with a vulcanological guide
- Souvenirs
- Snow Cat tickets (when necessary, during winter time)
- 4x4 tickets (you will pay the tickets to the guide directly on the day of the tour.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- English and Italian guide are always available, French and Spanish are subject to availability. Upon booking, we will confirm you if the language required is available.
- Guests need to wear trekking shoes and bring a jacket. We can provide trekking shoes and jackets for free at the moment of the booking if requested.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian, vegan, celiac option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please note that the cable car and 4x4 tickets are not included in the price: you will pay the ticket directly to your guide on the day of the tour (70€).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
