Half or full day trekking on Etna with private guide
Overview
Trekking is the most recommended activity for those who love nature and want to get DA know the Etna park more closely and intimately. Our guides will accompany you to discover the less touristy places and the most fascinating views of the UNESCO World Heritage volcano. You will discover that Etna is not just lava and eruptions. Walking in this territory will be a reward for your senses: the view, with the grandiose views. Smell, with the scents of forests and endemic plants. Hearing, with the sound of footsteps or roars, if the volcano is erupting. Half-day itineraries (suitable for healthy people) or full-day itineraries (experts only).
IMPORTANT NOTES: our meeting point in Trecastagni a MontataGrande accessible by car.
You can request a pick-up DA Catania or other countries.
SHUTTLE SERVICE - SERVICE COSTS
Up to 4 pax : 80€ in total, DA divided among participants.
DA 5 to 8 pax : 20€ per person.
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What's Included
- For Half Day: trekking about 5 hours
- For Full Day: trekking about 8 hours + visit volcanic cave
- Authorized Volcanological Guide or Qualified Naturalistic Guide
- Trekking equipment rental (shoes, jackets, poles, baby trekking backpack) available for hire
- Lunch or anything that is not included in the program
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the option “Trekking HD from Catania”.
Piazza Manganelli
95131 Catania CT, Italy
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Pick-up service from the hotel or from other locations different from those proposed in the booking it is an extra charge service.Pick Up service rates From HOTELS IN CATANIA/ACIREALE/GIARRE for 1 to 4 people: €100 total. From 5 to 8 people: €25 per person. From GIARDINI NAXOS: for 1 to 4 people: €160/€180 total. For 5 to 8 people: €200/220 total.The payment for the Shuttle Service will be made to the driver.
For the options “Trekking FD from Meeting Point” and “HD Trekking from Meeting point”.
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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Mount Etna
4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Valle Del Bove
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
MontataGrande - AgricolTour & Gusteria dell’Etna
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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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.
- For Half Day: trekking about 5 hours.
- For Full Day: trekking about 8 hours + visit volcanic cave.
- Authorized Volcanological Guide or Qualified Naturalistic Guide.
- Trekking equipment rental (shoes, jackets, poles, baby trekking backpack) available for hire.
- Lunch or anything that is not included in the program.
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 1. 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 Half or full day trekking on Etna with private guide is as follows:
- 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
- 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 Half or full day trekking on Etna with private guide 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
- For Half Day: trekking about 5 hours
- For Full Day: trekking about 8 hours + visit volcanic cave
- Authorized Volcanological Guide or Qualified Naturalistic Guide
- Trekking equipment rental (shoes, jackets, poles, baby trekking backpack) available for hire
- Lunch or anything that is not included in the program
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
