CATANIA · TREKKING TOURS
The trails worth the airfare.
The 15 catania trekking tours walkers book most, gathered in one place. How far you go, how high you climb, who guides the route, and what a place on the trip will cost.
Hike Mount Etna to summit craters near 3,000m with a volcanologist guide, cable car views, and a stop at the 2001 Crater.
Most Popular“We had an excellent time. Luca was an amazingly knowledgeable and funny guide. Mount Etna was beautiful - so glad we went!”
Sunset on Mount Etna from Catania with a small-group crater hike, a helmeted lava cave visit, and a farm-style tasting of local products.
“What can I say!! Salvo was outstanding! Real name Salvatore Mario Guiseppe :) That was the first fun fact that I remembered! Picked us up at our hotel in an air conditioned van, along with 3 other people who we got to know. Salvo told us many facts as we drove to the winery first…”
Trek Mount Etna from Catania, walk extinct craters and Grotta Lunga lava cave, then taste honey, oils, and Etna wine.
“What a wonderful tour we had! I truly believe that about 98% of its success was thanks to our amazing guide, Lorenzo. Lorenzo is a fantastic person and a passionate storyteller with great knowledge of Sicilian history, myths, and Mount Etna. Throughout the tour, he shared fascinating stories, explained Etna’s unique features, and took care…”
Ride in a 4x4 to Mount Etna’s north craters from Piano Provenzana, with short hikes and crater views for about 2.5 hours.
“Hade beställt en engelsk tur, men fick en bland tur. Svårt med barnen. Väldigt torftig information från guiden. Turen var knappt 2 timmar. Var inte uppe vid observatoriet som det stod. Vackert men gick inte det som utsades.”
6-hour Mount Etna sunset trek from Catania with crater walks, lava tunnels, and Etna wine tasting with snacks.
“Fantastic guide Renato - very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Mt Etna. Delicious local foods with wine as we watched the sunset . Perfect day!”
Sunset trekking on Mount Etna from Catania: guided walk at 2,000m, Valle del Bove views, and Etna wine tasting on Piano Vetore.
“Renato was awesome! He is so knowledgeable, kind, caring, & fun. We had an amazing and unforgettable day. It was our favorite day in Sicily thus far. The views were stunning and we had good company”
Private Mt Etna trek from Catania with picnic, lava cave visit, and a choose-your-route hike for about 6 hours.
“We had an incredible trip to Mt. Etna! Enzo picked us up at our Airbnb apartment in Catania, and told us we were the only ones on the tour that day, so we could design our trip any way that suited us. He navigated the trip through town and up tRead more”
Trek Mount Etna with a guide, explore a lava flow cave, then relax with lunch and Sicilian wine tasting at a mountain winery.
“What an amazing tour. Danilo escorted us to trek all 7 craters, ensuring our safety and experience. We then had a Sicilian winer experience, trekking Mt Etna and an unexpected food experience. Couldn’t have asked for more. Totally above and beyond.”
4–5 hour eco trek from Catania with a guide: Cava del Carosello lakes, Byzantine tanneries, and Noto Antica ruins.
“An excellent day out. Alessandro was first class travelling from catania to collect and return us to our Giardini Naxos hotel. Very informative and friendly. Terrain was quite hard going at times but the swim in natural lake was very relaxing. History of the area was very interesting and the scenery spectacular. Well worth the…”
A 5.5-hour Etna trek from Catania with crater views and a lava-tube walk, plus gear included. Morning or sunset options.
“The tour was great! It was a comfortable meeting place and ride to the start point of the tour. The guides were really nice and involved. They gave us special tracking shoes and didn’t charge for them, so I guess it was included in the price, that makes it even cooler, cause we really needed…”
Private full-day Mt. Etna trek from Catania with guided lava terrain, a volcanic cave stop, lunch, and jeep transfers for up to 8.
“While it is easy just to say the hike was spectacular it was thanks to our guide Giovanni that made it a perfect day. In addition the staff at Etna Experience, especially Laura, provided an excellent pre tour experience by responding to questioRead more”
Guided trek on Etna’s wild north side with authorized volcanologists, crater-edge walking, helmets, and big views of Sicily.
“An amazing experience! The tour company provided rain jackets and hiking boots. The transportation to 2800 m was provided via terrain vehicle to negotiate the extremely rough landscape. During the ~4h descent to the starting point, done by foot, our guide (Ciccio) provided a plethora of scientific and historical information. The hike included a stop…”
Mount Etna 4x4 off-road excursion plus light trek to side craters, lava sites, and a volcanic cave with provided gear.
“Francesco is a very friendly guide who loves his job and sharing his knowledge. We had an excellent morning with the surprise of crossing the forest in a 4x4 and the descent under the lava flow was also interesting. Would definitely recommend (also take advantage of the restaurant on site, which is very good value…”
Winter trek on Mount Etna’s Bove Valley for panoramic sea views, snow gear, and a close-up look at active craters and lava history.
“Ottima esperienza. Il punto di forza dell'attività è la guida Alfredo: una grande persona e un super professionista!”
Private Mount Etna trek from Catania with 5-6 hours hiking, a volcanic cave visit, lunch, and expert geologist guidance.
“We had an 8 hours trip with Danilo the geologist guide, he picked up us with an airconditionaled Land Rover. He was perfect in English and very kind. We had an easy lunch on 2200 meters, the view was mindblowing. We were in extraordinary places, the whole tour was incredible. It was an amazing experience,…”
Guided treks in every great range, basecamp town by basecamp town.
