--- title: From Catania: Private mt. Etna trekking and pic-nic lang: en type: tour city: Catania country: Italy price: 230 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 40 duration_minutes: 360 languages: [de, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Private, choose your route rank_in_category: 18 of 35 (Etna Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-09-26 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/tours/from-catania-private-mt-etna-trekking-and-pic-nic/ --- # From Catania: Private mt. Etna trekking and pic-nic **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 44 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food included: Picnic - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age 12+: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €230 per person - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.88/5 from 40 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: EtnaTribe - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Tour in Spanish | €230 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish | Pickup included | | Tour in English | €230 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Pickup included | | Tuor in French | €230 / person (for 2+ people) | French | Pickup included | | Tour in Italian | €230 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian | Pickup included | | Tour in German | €230 / person (for 2+ people) | German | German speaking guide Pickup included | ## 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 ## Not included - All that is not specified under “the cost includes ## Itinerary 1. **Mount Etna** (5h) - Trekking through natural path of Parco dell'Etna with view on Bove Valley 2. **Grotta di Serracozzo** (30m) - Visit of a lava cave with helmets and torches 3. **Headquarter** (pass by, no stop) ## 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: 44 ## Good to know - 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 ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €460 | €230 | | 4 | €656 | €164 | | 6 | €660 | €110 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Etna Tours start at €56 per person. ## Compared with other Etna Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #18 of 35** | €230 | 6h | 4.88 (40) | private | | [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 #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. 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