Mountain Excursions

From North Etna: Mount Etna Summit Craters Hiking Tour

Hikers exploring the rim of Mount Etna Crater in Sicily, Italy.

Hikers exploring the summit of Mount Etna with volcanic steam vents.

Hikers with helmets navigating narrow rocky path at Mount Etna.

Mount Etna cable car ascending with volcanic crater in the background.

Duration

5 hr

Guided tour

4.3/5

(111)

Sven

Oct 2025

Verified Partner Review

5/5

Woke up crazy early with my girlfriend for this tour and honestly it was SO worth it. Our guide (shout out to Marco!) was suuuper friendly and dropped a ton of facts about Etna that I totally didn’t know. Kinda chilly at the top, so bring extra layers, trust me! The whole group felt like a little volcano family by the end. Hike was tough but views = EPIC.

Yara

Oct 2025

Verified Partner Review

4/5

Went solo and was a bit nervous but everyone (staff + group) made me feel welcome. The wind was wild, so we couldn’t go all the way up, but the alternative route had those steamy vents everywhere (smells like eggs, lol). Guide explained everything in simple terms. A bit crowded at the start, but once we spread out it was peaceful.

Julia

Sep 2025

Verified Partner Review

4/5

Booked this for my partner’s birthday and it was a solid pick. The 4x4 bus ride up was a wild start—my partner loved it, I was a little nervous (heights aren’t my fav). Once we started hiking, though, it was all good vibes. Learned a lot about lava flows and geology. Would recommend, just wish the weather was a bit clearer.

Tackle Etna’s wild north slope on a guided high-altitude trek from 2,800m to the 3,300m summit zone, with round-trip transfers included.

With a certified multilingual guide, understand the formation of ash fields and landscapes on a hike from the transport stop to the rims of Bocca Nuova, Etna’s largest active crater.

On your way up and back you get to cross expansive lunar landscapes and the red & black rock terrain of Valle del Leone, offering direct views of summit craters.

A certified multilingual guide fluent in English and Italian

A group of 8 participants (max)

Trekking pole, shoes, & helmets

TOTAL DURATION5 hours
Start point
Pizzi Deneri (2,800m)
Get direction
1. Bocca Nuova (3,300m)
End point
Pizzi Deneri (2,800m)
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

4.3
111 reviews
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What our guests say
Sven
Oct 2025
Verified Partner Review
5/5
Woke up crazy early with my girlfriend for this tour and honestly it was SO worth it. Our guide (shout out to Marco!) was suuuper friendly and dropped a ton of facts about Etna that I totally didn’t know. Kinda chilly at the top, so bring extra layers, trust me! The whole group felt like a little volcano family by the end. Hike was tough but views = EPIC.
Yara
Oct 2025
Verified Partner Review
4/5
Went solo and was a bit nervous but everyone (staff + group) made me feel welcome. The wind was wild, so we couldn’t go all the way up, but the alternative route had those steamy vents everywhere (smells like eggs, lol). Guide explained everything in simple terms. A bit crowded at the start, but once we spread out it was peaceful.
Ariane
Oct 2025
Verified Partner Review
5/5
We did the sunrise tour and I can’t even explain how magical it was. The light over the mountains? Unreal. Our guide, Giovanni, was super knowledgeable and patient with my dad (who’s not the fastest climber). Big plus: the guide switched between Italian and English so everyone understood. Bring gloves—the rocks are SHARP.
Samir
Oct 2025
Verified Partner Review
5/5
Crazy cool experience!! Went with a group of friends and laughed the whole way up. The air up there is sooo fresh, you feel alive. Guides gave us helmets and walking sticks, which felt a bit overkill at first but definitely needed when we hit the loose ash. Our shoes are still kinda black, lol. Totally worth the mess.
Mateo
Oct 2025
Verified Partner Review
5/5
I dragged my two teens here and they grumbled at first but actually ended up loving the hike! Our guide, Francesca, kept everyone engaged, made us laugh, and even let my daughter try walking with her trekking poles for a bit. Weather was chilly but clear so we got those insane crater views. 10/10 mom win!

What to bring

Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking.

What’s not allowed

The excursion is forbidden to children under 10 years old.

This experience is not advisable for people with heart diseases, asthma, high blood pressure, or pregnant women.

Pets are not permitted on the tour.

Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited during the excursion.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible to wheelchair users and is not suitable for guests with limited mobility.

Additional information

To reach the observatory area at around 2,800m, where the guided hike starts, you may avail a 4x4 transfer from Piano Provenzana (1,800m) at an additional cost.

The excursion is subject to weather conditions and volcanic activity and may be canceled or modified for safety reasons.

A minimum of 8 participants is required for the tour to operate.

Helmets, trekking poles, and trekking shoes are included in your booking.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.