6 tours · €65–€230 per person · ★ 4.9
Every Etna trekking tour here was picked by hand: we read every listing and kept 6 tours rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices run from €65 per person for a south side summit hike to €230 for a private trek with a picnic. The private trek pairs the walk with a picnic and a return shuttle, so your meal and the ride back are covered.
A quick way to choose: the south side Etna summit hike asks for good physical fitness. An Etna cable car and crater tour can leave cable car and jeep tickets to be paid locally, so check what the price covers. The summit area trip with lunch and Alcantara departs from Taormina, so check the starting point before planning your journey from Catania. The best reviewed Etna trekking tours come first below.
This entire day tour will allow you to get to the base of the summit craters of the Etna; the ascent to the summit will be performed either by cablewa...
This Guided Trekking Tour invites you to explore the stunning landscapes of the world's most majestic volcano. Enjoy breathtaking vistas at a leisurel...
This tour combines in a single day a guided trekking on Mount Etna up to about 2000 meters above sea level, a visit to a lava cave with helmet and tor...
This tour will allow you to get close to the area of the summit craters of Etna characterized by the typical volcanic activity with gas and sulfur emi...
See a different side of Sicily with this tour of Mt. Etna departing from Catania. This excursion is perfect for adventurous and active travelers. Cho...
Each excursion is carried out in compliance with the levels of volcanic risk. After the meeting and departure from Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza (Etna Su...
Tours and prices on this page last updated October 1, 2026
Editorial picks checked: September 26, 2026 · Ranked by Fit for the question, fitness grade, tickets and gear paid extra, ratings and reviews.. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We read every Etna trekking listing and kept 6 tours: summit crater hikes, lower slope treks with lava caves and Alcantara, one private hike, compared by fitness, gear and tickets.
Book this first: trek among side craters, lava cave and Alcantara entry, €90 per person, minimum two, 4.96 from 96 reviews; moderate fitness, lunch extra.
For summit craters, hike with volcanological guides: 6h, €65 per person; cable car and jeep tickets paid on site. 4.88, 324 reviews.
Spring Rates from Taormina: summit base, ascent tickets and lunch, €172 per person; cableway depends on route, two to book. 4.98, 92 reviews.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etna Summit Area, Lunch and Alcantara | Easy hike, tickets and lunch | €172 per person | 4.98★ (92) | 10h | Long day from Taormina; minimum two at the spring rate |
| Etna and Alcantara Gorges Trekking | First trek, capped at eight | €90 per person | 4.96★ (96) | 8h | Lunch extra; minimum two; moderate fitness needed |
| Etna South Side Guided Summit Hike | Summit craters on foot | €65 per person | 4.88★ (324) | 6h | Tickets paid on site; no pickup; medium to high grade |
| Etna Trekking Tour | Leisurely guided trek | €100 per person | 5★ (31) | 6h | Cable car ticket and lunch extra; minimum two |
| Etna Summit Craters Excursion | Short summit zone visit | €70 per person | 4.97★ (34) | 4h–5h | Cable car, bus and guide ticket paid on site; minimum two |
| Private Etna Trekking and Picnic | Private, choose your route | €230 per person | 4.88★ (40) | 6h | Per person with a minimum of two; moderate fitness |
Our editorial picks require a rating of 4.5★ or higher and at least 50 traveler reviews. Read our methodology.
Choose Etna Trekking Tour for a leisurely guided walk, or Etna Summit Craters Excursion for a summit-zone visit with ascent tickets extra. A hike to the summit craters requires moderate to high fitness. 6 treks, median 6 hours and €95 per person; 1 of the 6 with a stated duration runs three to five hours, 5 run longer. Etna Trekking Tour is €100 per person, rated 5 from 31 reviews: a leisurely guided trek, cable car ticket and lunch extra, minimum two. Etna Summit Craters Excursion is €70 per person, rated 4.97 from 34 reviews: a short summit-zone visit with the cable car, bus and guide ticket paid on site, minimum two. The summit craters proper are a hike with a volcanological guide and ask for moderate to high fitness.
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Allow a median 6 hours for the outing, including any transfers provided. Summit crater hikes need moderate to high fitness; Private Etna Trekking and Picnic asks for moderate fitness. 5 of 6 treks have listed durations above five hours: total outing time, not continuous walking. Hotel pickup: 5 of 6. Private Etna Trekking and Picnic: €230 per person, rated 4.88 from 40 reviews. Choose the route with the guide; moderate fitness is required. Etna Trekking Tour: €100 per person, rated 5 from 31 reviews. It is described as leisurely. Walking time and meeting arrangements depend on the route.
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On Etna Summit Craters Excursion, the cable car, bus and volcanological guide ticket are paid on site. Etna Trekking Tour charges separately for an optional cable car ascent. Etna Summit Craters Excursion: €70 per person, rated 4.97 from 34 reviews. The cable car, bus and volcanological guide ticket is paid locally; two people are required to book. Etna Trekking Tour: €100 per person, rated 5 from 31 reviews. Cable car and lunch are extra. A lower-slope trek need not use the cable car. The tickets-included flag does not identify which ticket is covered; use the inclusions for the selected option.
Trekking shoes, a warm layer and your own lunch unless a meal is listed: Etna Trekking Tour has lunch extra, the private trekking day from Catania is sold with a picnic; ask about helmet and torch for the lava caves. Private Etna Trekking and Picnic from Catania is €230 per person, rated 4.88 from 40 reviews, two to book. Etna Trekking Tour is €100 per person, rated 5 from 31 reviews, lunch and the cable car ticket extra. Treks run a median 6 hours, so carry water and something to eat; a windproof layer belongs in the bag even for a short summit-zone visit, and trekking shoes are the standing advice for the upper mountain.
Take the private trek only when choosing your own route matters: 1 of 6 treks is private, Private Etna Trekking and Picnic at €230 per person with two to book; the shared treks have a median €90. The private price is per person as listed; none of 6 treks use vehicle pricing. The private and shared prices are a spread between different products, not a premium. Private Etna Trekking and Picnic is rated 4.88 from 40 reviews and requires moderate fitness. Etna Summit Craters Excursion: €70 per person, rated 4.97 from 34 reviews. Ascent tickets are extra and bookings need two people.
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First-time hikers can consider Etna Trekking Tour for its leisurely pace, but children must meet its stated minimum age. A stroller flag does not establish whether a child can manage a trek. Strollers and infants accepted: 4 of 6. Operator-marked wheelchair access: none of 6; filter first, then confirm the route with the operator. Etna Trekking Tour: €100 per person, rated 5 from 31 reviews. It has a minimum joining age, needs two people per booking and excludes cable car and lunch. Summit crater hikes require moderate to high fitness. Hotel pickup is listed on 5 of 6.
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Figures in these answers come from the 6 tours on this page, as of October 1, 2026.