--- title: Catania: Morning Jeep Tour of Mount Etna and Lava Flow Caves lang: en type: tour city: Catania country: Italy price: 60 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.63 reviews: 273 duration_minutes: 330 languages: [pt, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Morning jeep from set points rank_in_category: 35 of 35 (Etna Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/tours/catania-morning-jeep-tour-of-mount-etna-and-lava-flow-caves/ --- # Catania: Morning Jeep Tour of Mount Etna and Lava Flow Caves **Guidekin's take:** Up Etna by jeep or van to the two thousand metre level, then on foot across old lava fields and the flows that reshaped villages and roads, with a stop in a lava flow cave using the helmet and torch provided. Pickup is from designated meeting points rather than hotels, and trekking shoes come on request. 4.63 from 273 reviews at €60 per person. ## Overview After meeting your guide, you’ll board a comfortable air‑conditioned Jeep or van and begin an unforgettable journey to Mount Etna, climbing to about 2,000 meters. Along the way, your expert guide will reveal the secrets, legends, and powerful history of Europe’s most active volcano. Far from the crowded tourist spots, you’ll follow scenic trails, surrounded by unique flora and fauna, crossing ancient lava fields and monumental flows that have reshaped villages, roads, and landscapes. Equipped with helmets and torches, you’ll explore fascinating volcanic features such as Hornitos and lava flow caves, before reaching a stunning viewpoint overlooking the surreal lava desert of the Valle del Bove. To complete the experience, you’ll savor authentic local products from the Zafferana Etnea area, for a perfect taste of Sicily’s volcanic soul. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Geographic coordinates… - Starts 08:30, 09:00: 2 departures a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €55: ages 3 to 11 ## Key facts - Price: from €60 per person - Duration: 5h 30m - Rating: 4.63/5 from 273 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 90% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Etna & Sea Excursion ## What's included - Flashlight - Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points - Car seat (infant 0-2 age rate only) - Multilingual tour guide - Helmet - Trekking shoes (upon request) - Transportation from the meeting point in Jeep/Van an air-conditioned vehicle - Tastings of local products ## Not included - Anything not specified under "inclusions ## Itinerary 1. **The excursion will start discovering old basalt lava flows, volcanic caves, s...** (3h) - The excursion will start discovering old basalt lava flows, volcanic caves, secular woods and it will continue with the tastes and smell of Sicily. You will visit an area of ancient explosive activity, Hornitos, a half-volcano and a state shelter.The lunar landscape of “Bove... 2. **located at 1,910 metres above sea level on the southern side of Etna, in the ...** (30m) - located at 1,910 metres above sea level on the southern side of Etna, in the municipality of Nicolosi (CT). 3. **Valle Del Bove** (10m) - The Valle del Bove is a large basin located on the eastern side of the volcanic edifice of Etna, within the protected area of ​​the Etna Park, in the territory of the municipality of Zafferana Etnea (CT 4. **"In Zafferana the air is good for the lips, it smells of fresh baked bread, o...** (10m) - "In Zafferana the air is good for the lips, it smells of fresh baked bread, of broom. And from up there, from the three thousand meters of Etna, Sicily is a three-pointed star in the upside-down sky of its ancient sea." 5. **Facoltativa** (15m; admission included) 6. **Facoltativa** (15m; admission included) 7. **Facoltativa** (15m; admission included) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Geographic coordinates 37.503780364990234,15.09548282623291 We will meet at P.za dei Martiri, 19 - Right in front of the Kilogrammo restaurant We have our white flag with our logo (red colour). IMPORTANT Customers must arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJDScLhcX8ExMR1XVrF1zWlpI ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Etna Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #35 of 35** | €60 | 5h 30m | 4.63 (273) | shared | | [Etna Tour - HalfDay Small Group & licensed Tour Guide](/italy/catania/tours/etna-tour-halfday-small-group-licensed-tour-guide/?format=md) | €75 | 6h | 4.99 (219) | shared | | [Tour Etna and Wine Tasting](/italy/catania/tours/tour-etna-and-wine-tasting/?format=md) | €145 | 8h | 4.92 (418) | shared | | [Etna Morning tour with lunch included (departure from Catania)](/italy/catania/tours/etna-morning-tour-with-lunch-included-departure-from-catania/?format=md) | €82 | 6h | 4.92 (353) | shared | Ranked #35 of 35 in Etna Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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