Etna Tour in 4x4 or MiniVan

4.8
(623 reviews)
Catania, Italy

5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 5 more

This hike involves a stage itinerary to let you know and appreciate places of particular natural value within the Etna Park reserve up to an altitude of about 2000 meters. Thanks to the experience of our staff, on board 4x4 vehicles you will have an interesting and fun experience. Starting from the lava flows that threatened entire countries, the extinct craters and the viewpoint of the majestic Valle del Bove will be visited. You will visit a lava tube equipped with a helmet and speleology lights. The tour will conclude with a tasting of Sicilian specialties.

Reach our starting point with the
Your car, free parking and other tourist services available, including the possibility of lunch stop, light lunch and wine tasting.

Or request the withdrawal from the historic center of Catania, included in some tickets. Choose the
ticket that does for you in the booking.

What's Included

Italian/English speaking driver. Tour Leader in the required language during the tour stages.
Pick up at Catania Centro, if you buy the "Tour from Catania" ticket
Tasting of typical Etna products on the farm
Air-conditioned vehicle
Free parking at Meeting Point MontataGrande, if you buy tickets departing from Trecastagni
Rental of closed or trekking shoes (compulsory). Available for hire.
Typical lunch / food & wine experience (purchased extra on site)
Guide and Private Vehicle

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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.

OR
Meeting point
MontataGrande - AgricolTour & Gusteria dell’Etna

Departure from our meeting point is recommended if you have a vehicle. At our Meeting point we offer free parking, bathrooms, shoe and jacket rental, rural experiences, coffee & more.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Mount Etna

    The tour winds through the visit of different attractions (at least 4): the ancient and recent lava flows; the Valle del Bove; the visit of a volcanic cave with lights and helmets; walk on the side craters at about 2000 meters.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Valle Del Bove

    Panoramic stop in the spectacular Valle del Bove, a natural amphitheater created by the collapse of the ancient eruptive centers of Etna. This stage may not be carried out starting from Taormina. Alternatively, you can reach the ski resort of Piano Provenzana destroyed by the 2002 eruption.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Grotta dei Tre Livelli

    Visit this or a similar cave with lights and speleologist helmet to understand the fascinating phenomenon of the formation of lava tubes. The guides will assist you in this fascinating natural place to descend into the meanders of the volcano.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    MontataGrande - AgricolTour & Gusteria dell’Etna

    Tasting all'agricoltour MontataGrande with tasting of Etna and Sicilian specialties (wine, liqueurs, oil, honey from Zafferana, sweet creams, salty pesto, pistachio from Bronte, etc). This stage takes place with certainty only from the meeting points of Catania or MontataGrande, subject to availability of the location.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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4WD Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
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Cancellation Policy

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

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