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Mount Etna Jeep Tour: Craters & Lava Caves

Lava fields, extinct craters and the inside of a lava tube.

8 hours 2-12 4.8 (2 reviews)

Trip Info

Duration8 hours
Group size2-12
Minimum age6+
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
DifficultyModerate
Hotel pickupIncluded
Tour typeJeep 4x4
GuideLicensed local guide
Free cancellationUp to 24 hours before
Best seasonSpring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
ConfirmationWithin a few hours
Maximum altitude1,900 m

Overview

Climb aboard our 4×4 jeeps and drive up the slopes of Mount Etna through pine forests and lava flows of different ages. Your volcanological guide will explain how the volcano shapes the landscape.

We walk around the rims of the Silvestri craters, explore a lava tube with helmets and torches and finish with a tasting of honey, wine and pistachio products of the volcano.

Why go?

Etna is a living volcano and a UNESCO site. A jeep and an expert guide take you to places most visitors never see.

  • Drive off-road on lava tracks in a 4x4
  • Walk the rim of the Silvestri craters at 1,900 m
  • Explore a lava tube with helmets and torches
  • Taste honey, pistachio and Etna wine

Before you go

Meeting point
Hotel pickup in Catania and Taormina; from Syracuse with transfer supplement.
Pickup
Hotels in Catania, Hotels in Taormina and Giardini Naxos, Syracuse (transfer supplement), I will tell you later
Departure times
08:00 · 13:30
Languages
English, Italian
Minimum age
6+
Season
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Tour Plan

01Pickup & ascent

Drive through villages and orchards on the lower slopes.

Transfer

02Off-road on lava

Jeep track through pine forests and the lava flows of 1983 and 2001.

Jeep 4x4Adventure

03Silvestri craters

Short walk around the rims of extinct craters with views of the summit.

HikingViews

04Lava tube

Enter an underground lava tunnel with helmets and torches.

Caves

05Tasting

Local honey, pistachio cream and a glass of Etna wine.

Food & Wine

What’s included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Catania, Taormina)
  • 4x4 jeep and driver
  • Volcanological guide
  • Helmets and torches for the cave
  • Tasting of local produce

Not included

  • Cable car and summit craters (on request)
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Optional extras

  • Lunch at a farmhouse€25
  • Transfer from Syracuse€30

Good to know

What to bring

  • Hiking boots or trainers with a good grip
  • Warm jacket (it is cold at altitude, even in summer)
  • Long trousers
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen

Good to know

  • Tours run with a minimum of 2 participants
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Tell us about allergies or mobility needs when you book

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of the tour.

Places you will see

Where we go

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Choose a date and the number of travellers, then send your request. We confirm availability by email within a few hours: you pay nothing online.

Can I cancel?

Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before departure and you pay nothing. Later cancellations are charged in full.

What if the weather is bad?

If weather makes the tour unsafe we propose a new date or cancel at no cost.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Most of our tours welcome families. Check the minimum age and the difficulty level in the tour details.

Reviews

4.8 based on 2 reviews
Guide 5.0
Places 5.0
Service 4.5
Organization 5.0
Transport 4.5
Value for money 5.0
  1. Ana García

    Our kids loved it! The guide was patient and funny, and the itinerary was perfect for a family.

  2. Marco Rossi

    Professional, friendly and passionate. You can tell they are locals who know every corner.

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