--- title: From Catania: Etna Small-Group Tour at 2950 mt with Lunch lang: en type: tour city: Catania country: Italy price: 98 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.78 reviews: 94 duration_minutes: 480 duration_max_minutes: 540 languages: [en, it, fr] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Summit area with winery lunch rank_in_category: 27 of 35 (Etna Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-09-26 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/tours/from-catania-etna-small-group-tour-at-2950-mt-with-lunch/ --- # From Catania: Etna Small-Group Tour at 2950 mt with Lunch **Guidekin's take:** Etna's north side, a four by four ascent from Piano Provenzana to a moderate summit area hike at nearly three thousand metres with a naturalist and a volcanological guide. Winery lunch and tasting, pickup from set points in Catania and trekking gear loan are included; the four by four ticket is a paid extra. 4.78 from 94 reviews at €98 per person. ## Overview Meet your naturalist guide in Catania and travel to the north side of Mount Etna. Once you reach Piano Provenzana (the less touristy side), board a special 4x4 vehicle for the ascent to the summit area (2950 meters). From there, enjoy a moderate hike accompanied by your naturalist guide and a licensed volcanological guide, who is required for excursions at this altitude. Please note that the 4x4 ascent fee (€70 per person) is not included in the tour price and must be paid directly to your guide on the day of the tour. Continue your experience by exploring one of Mount Etna's fascinating volcanic caves. Helmets and headlamps will be provided. At lunchtime, relax at a local winery on the slopes of Mount Etna and enjoy a light lunch featuring traditional Sicilian specialties, accompanied by a tasting of two Etna DOC wines. Winter itinerary (January–March): due to the snow, the access to the area may require a snowcat (30€ per person extra). ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 42 pickup points - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food included: Light lunch in a winery and wine tasting - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €85: ages 0 to 17 ## Key facts - Price: from €98 per person - Duration: 8h–9h - Rating: 4.78/5 from 94 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 95% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Etna Experience ## What's included - Trekking shoes, wind jackets, helmets, torches - Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points - Light lunch in a winery and wine tasting - Live commentary on board - Transport service via Jeep (no Off Road) or minibus from Catania - Trekking at 2950 meters with a vulcanological guide ## Not included - Souvenirs - Snow Cat tickets (when necessary, during winter time) - 4x4 tickets (you will pay the tickets to the guide directly on the day of the tour. ## Itinerary 1. **Mount Etna** (2h; admission included) - Spend the day discovering one of the world’s most beautiful and active Volcanoes during this small-group trip to Mt. Etna. Depart in the morning from Catania and head to Rifugio Sapienza at Etna’s base. Travel by cable car and off-road vehicle up to the volcano’s craters, and... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30 - 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 42 ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund - English and Italian guide are always available, French and Spanish are subject to availability. Upon booking, we will confirm you if the language required is available. - Guests need to wear trekking shoes and bring a jacket. We can provide trekking shoes and jackets for free at the moment of the booking if requested. - Children must be accompanied by an adult - May be operated by a multi-lingual guide - Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking - Vegetarian, vegan, celiac option is available, please advise at time of booking if required - Please note that the cable car and 4x4 tickets are not included in the price: you will pay the ticket directly to your guide on the day of the tour (70€). Booking asks for: dates of birth, arrival flight or ship details ## Compared with other Etna Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #27 of 35** | €98 | 8h–9h | 4.78 (94) | 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 #27 of 35 in Etna Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €56 to €329, median €99; typical length 6h. 6 of 35 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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