Etna Trekking Morning or Sunset Known as Ring on the Valley
Overview
The "Etna - Ring on the Valley" trek is a real volcanic bath of Etna ash that you will absorb like a sponge, in your veins.
Etna, with its 3,403 meters of height, is a volcanic giant that dominates the Sicilian landscape, a unique attraction in the world both for its majestic presence and for its volcanic activity. It is the largest active volcano in Europe, a natural laboratory where nature manifests itself in all its power, with spectacular eruptions and a unique landscape, characterized by lava flows, craters, caves and volcanic deserts. These environments offer a suggestive spectacle, with the contrast between the wild nature and the fascinating aesthetics and image of Etna. In fact, it is a symbol of Sicily and its culture, present in legends, traditions and art. Its presence influences the daily life of Sicilians, with crops that adapt to volcanic conditions and a special relationship with the mountain.
What's Included
- Snacks Small surprise sweet tasting
- For Full Day: trekking about 7 hours + visit to lava flow cave
- Trekking equipment such as poles, jackets and backpacks
- Baby seat for the transfer
- For Half Day: trekking about 5 hours + visit to lava flow cave
- Qualified and Certified Nature Guide "pursuant to Law 4/2013"
- Lunch Lunch or anything not included in the program sheet
- Rental trekking shoes
- Rental baby trekking backpack
- Transfer from Catania and province (+25€/person) - Taormina and Giardini Naxos (45€/person).
Meeting and Pickup
The meeting point is located in Corso Sicilia n°64, a 5-minute walk from Piazza Stesicoro and via Etnea, in front of the Lidl supermarket, next to the Catania BUS shelter and the AMTS car park.
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19, 95032 Nicolosi CT, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza
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Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Mount Etna
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Valle Del Bove
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Mount Etna
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Grotta Cassone
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- SUITABLE FOR REGULAR HIKERS IN GOOD HEALTH AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, PROVIDED THEY ARE USED TO WALKING.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-5579011P3
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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).
- Snacks. Small surprise sweet tasting.
- For Full Day: trekking about 7 hours + visit to lava flow cave.
- Trekking equipment such as poles, jackets and backpacks.
- Baby seat for the transfer.
- For Half Day: trekking about 5 hours + visit to lava flow cave.
- Qualified and Certified Nature Guide "pursuant to Law 4/2013".
- Lunch. Lunch or anything not included in the program sheet.
- Rental trekking shoes.
- Rental baby trekking backpack.
- Transfer from Catania and province (+25€/person) - Taormina and Giardini Naxos (45€/person).
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 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. 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 Etna Trekking Morning or Sunset Known as Ring on the Valley is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- SUITABLE FOR REGULAR HIKERS IN GOOD HEALTH AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, PROVIDED THEY ARE USED TO WALKING.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Etna Trekking Morning or Sunset Known as Ring on the Valley will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
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.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksSmall surprise sweet tasting
- For Full Day: trekking about 7 hours + visit to lava flow cave
- Trekking equipment such as poles, jackets and backpacks
- Baby seat for the transfer
- For Half Day: trekking about 5 hours + visit to lava flow cave
- Qualified and Certified Nature Guide "pursuant to Law 4/2013"
- LunchLunch or anything not included in the program sheet
- Rental trekking shoes
- Rental baby trekking backpack
- Transfer from Catania and province (+25€/person) - Taormina and Giardini Naxos (45€/person).
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- SUITABLE FOR REGULAR HIKERS IN GOOD HEALTH AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, PROVIDED THEY ARE USED TO WALKING.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
