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Mount Etna & Snow Caves Guided Tour

Mount Etna trek with guide exploring snow cave entrance, Catania, Sicily.
Trekking group exploring Mount Etna's volcanic terrain and snow caves, Catania, Italy.
Mount Etna trek with guide exploring snow caves, Catania, Sicily.
Trekking group exploring Mount Etna's volcanic terrain and snow caves, Sicily.

Climb the slopes of Mount Etna on this half-day trek and find beautifully complex formations caused by continuous volcanic eruptions. Visit the iconic snow caves to see frosty formations amidst lava!

Highlights

  • Discover the highest active volcano in Italy on a half-day adventure at Mount Etna on the coast of Sicily with an expert English, French, or Italian-speaking guide.

  • Explore a landscape speckled with summit craters and lava caves in the Valle del Bove.

  • Trek on an easy path of 6km through the woods to get to the Snow Cave and experience the scenic wonder of lava flows and volcanic cones.

  • View the mesmerizing colors of the volcano and its frost formations, contrasting against the green of nature surrounding it.

  • Fun fact: During Etna’s eruption in 1669, the first ever attempt by a human to divert the course of a lava stream was recorded!

Inclusions

  • Half-day trek on Mount Etna

  • Expert English, French, or Italian-speaking guide

  • Helmets for use in Snow Cave

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

If you are looking to get away from the bustle of the city, look no further! With these tickets, you get to enjoy the crisp open air while you explore the highest active volcano in Italy.

Mount Etna is also one of the most active volcanoes on the planet but does not pose a threat to nearby dwellings. Owing to many eruptions, the volcano has grown considerably in size and this has also led to mesmerizing formations. On this half-day tour, you will get to explore lava flows and volcanic cones posed against the lush green of the surrounding forest.

As you trek along this unique path, you will also see how the complex volcanic layers on the slopes stand out on the eastern coast of Sicily. Further, you will get to visit the "Cave of Frost", an ice cave formed due to an eruption inside a lava flow.

What to bring

  • It is recommended to wear trekking shoes, a hat, and a jacket.

Additional information

  • This experience is not suitable for guests aged 8 and under.

Timings

  • Daily: 9:30am onwards
  • 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 visit to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

  • Meet your guide at Piazzale della Regione Siciliana.

  • Address: 95019 Zafferana Etnea Metropolitan city of Catania, Italy.

  • Once you've made a reservation, you'll receive the exact location via WhatsApp.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Car

  • If you're driving to the meeting point, take SP8ii-iv from Catania City Centre to get you there.

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