TREKKING TRAVEL GUIDE
The trails worth the airfare.
The 15 trekking tours in italy 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.
Guided Etna trek to 3,000m via cable car and 4x4, with craters, lava channel entry, and Bove Valley views in about 5 hours.
Most Popular“Everything was good, lovely weather, well organised, great guide, could not have wanted anything different.”
Guided 3000m Mount Etna trek by cable car and 4x4, ending with a walk into a lava channel and views over the Bove Valley.
“It was blowing a gale and absolutely freezing when we were there. Luckily we were provided with good boots and a great jacket. Our guide found places that provided a bit of shelter and he kept the group moving along really well. A great experience - even in the dreadful weather.”
Summit Crater Trek on Mount Etna: cable car and guided hike to Bocca Nuova, plus lava tunnel and Valle del Bove views.
“Perfecto!! The guide (Fabrizio) is very attentive to the group and a great sense of humor 😊”
Trek Etna summit craters with a certified volcano guide to 3,350 m, plus cable car and 4x4. Lunar terrain and crater rim views.
“We had a fantastic time hiking up to Etna's summit craters. Our guide, Antonio, was very knowledgeable, attentive, and set a pace that was comfortable for the entire group. We got some amazing views, including of the volcanic activity happening on the other side of the volcano. It feels like you are on a different…”
Off-trail Etna trekking from Catania with naturalist guides: Silvestri Craters, Valle del Bove, a lava cave, and volcanic sand descent.
“expect windy conditions in the winter and dress appropriately. very kind of the tour company to have extra gloves, layers if needed. we had a smaller group at 11 people with two guides. I was grateful there is a point in the hike where you can continue higher or choose to remain on a more…”
Hike Mount Etna to summit craters near 3,000m with a volcanologist guide, cable car views, and a stop at the 2001 Crater.
“Go with this tour to climb to the very top of Etna together with a very knowledgeable guide Luca. You will have to hike a little bit so moderate fitness is recommended. Take a high socks and shies above the ankle so the pebbles won't get inside. Also remember a windproof jacket, sunglasses and something…”
Sunset trek on Stromboli’s Sciara del Fuoco with volcanologist guides, helmets and headlamps, and lava-lit views over the Aeolian Sea.
“Super Guide. Very good feel for the kids in the group. She managed to always find the perfect break when they got tired. Amazing scenery and definitely worth the sweat.... you will definitely feel the work out. The track back in the dark is on cobbled stone, so you need to pay attention to lose…”
Trek Mount Etna’s Valle del Bove and Silvestri Craters off the tourist route, with guide-led geology, lava cave time, and included gear.
“Great trip from start to finish, our guide was at the meeting point early to introduce himself and take our details. They supplied all equipment for those that didn’t have any then walked us through the hike, section by section whilst taking through the history of the area.”
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.
“I can absolutely recommend this tour! Eduardo picked us up on time at the agreed meeting point and guided us through the traffic jungle of Catania. On the way, he told us about the city’s historical background, and afterward we headed to Mount Etna. There, we did a short hike up. The pace was perfectly…”
Trek Mount Etna from Catania, walk extinct craters and Grotta Lunga lava cave, then taste honey, oils, and Etna wine.
“We were on absolutely great Etna tour with Tommasso! He is an expert of volcanoes through his studies at the university. He taught us lots of interesting facts and made us laugh! Well done! The transportation is truly worthy and the tasting a rather big part of event. We would have wanted to know beforehand…”
Ride Etna’s cable car and 4x4 to 3000m for crater trekking, lava-channel geology, and sweeping Sicily views from above.
“Is a beautiful experience full of challenges and beauty, rich of energy and conexión with the earth.”
Morning trek on Mt Etna from Taormina: crater walk, lava cave, and a winery lunch with wine tastings in 6.5 hours.
“Our guide, Ugo, was excellent. Knowledgeable, fun, interesting and all in perfect English. As a qualified geologist, he was able to offer a unique insight into the volcano and its history.”
A half-day hike to Mount Etna’s summit craters from 2,900m, with 4x4 access, real volcanic scenery, and expert guidance.
“This trek was one of the highlights of our trip to Sicily. Everything was really well organised - including the provision of down jackets & boots if required. Our guide, Luca, was excellent. He was really passionate about Mount Etna and all things volcanic. Would definitely recommend.”
Hike Etna’s summit craters from Piano Provenzana on the wilder north slope, with 4x4 access, gear, and guide-led routing.
“Fantastic tour, so well organised from start to finish. Really clear instructions on where to join and what was / wasn’t included. You have to pay 50 euros per person for the cable car and jeep on top of the tour fee but you pay this to the tour guide on arrival and they sort…”
Guided summit trek on Mount Etna from Sapienza. Cable car ride, helmeted crater hike, and big views of eastern Sicily.
“It was grate. They provided everything you need. They work really hard to provide you confidence and the explanations. Really nice guys.”
Guided treks in every great range, basecamp town by basecamp town.
