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From Catania: Private mt. Etna trekking and pic-nic

4.9 Excellent 40 reviews
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6h
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German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Instant confirmation Likely to sell out Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

4.9
40 reviews
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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

Private, choose your route in our Etna Trekking & Summit Hikes comparison.

Trade-off: Per person with a minimum of two; moderate fitness.

Last checked: September 26, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

A private Etna trekking day for your own party where you choose the hike with the guide, with a cave visit and kit and a picnic on the mountain. The return shuttle and picnic are included, trekking shoes and baby carriers come on request, and moderate fitness is expected, so it suits active travellers. 4.88 from 40 reviews at €230 per person.

From the guide

See a different side of Sicily with this tour of Mt. Etna departing from Catania. This excursion is perfect for adventurous and active travelers.
Choose your hike on the highest active volcano in Europe, enjoy breathtaking views and have a picnic surrounded by nature.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 5 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Tour in Spanish

from €230 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: Spanish

Pickup included

Tour in English

from €230 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English

Pickup included

Tuor in French

from €230 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: French

Pickup included

Tour in Italian

from €230 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: Italian

Pickup included

Tour in German

from €230 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: German

German speaking guide

What this option includes

Pickup included

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 08:30
Scheduled through December 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 08:30. Scheduled through December 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 26, 2026.

What's Included

The kit for visiting the Cave
Multilingual guide
INFANT - Baby seat and baby carrier included (On request)
Trekking shoes (on request)
Shuttle bus (return)
Picnic

What's Not Included

All that is not specified under “the cost includes

Itinerary

Mount Etna Stop 1
Trekking through natural path of Parco dell'Etna with view on Bove Valley
5h
Grotta di Serracozzo Stop 2
Visit of a lava cave with helmets and torches
30 min
Headquarter Stop 3
Pass by

Departure & Return

Pickup included

Accommodations, port, and stations in Catania

44 pickup points listed by the operator, 44 of them hotels

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund

Compared with other Etna Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #18 of 35€2306h4.88 (40)private
Etna Tour - HalfDay Small Group & licensed Tour Guide€756h4.99 (219)shared
Tour Etna and Wine Tasting€1458h4.92 (418)shared
Etna Morning tour with lunch included (departure from Catania)€826h4.92 (353)shared

Ranked #18 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. Compare all 35 Etna Tours

From € 230 / person