The 15 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Sicily That Are Worth the Money

1.Guided Volcano Summit Hiking Tour with Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,784 reviews · from $124Our pick

Ride the Etna cable car to 2,504 meters, then hike with a trained volcanic guide toward the highest point allowed that day. Expect lava channels, 2002/2003 craters, a lava tunnel, and Valle del Bove. Guides such as Edoardo, Giuseppe, and Bruna’s pickup service are frequently part of the experience.

“We had a great day trekking on Etna, south side. Our 9 year old found it quite hard going but made it all the way to the craters. Emiliano, our guide, was very informative. He seemed both relaxed and safe at the same time. His English was excellent.”

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2.Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,545 reviews · from $67

Meet Ashàra’s mountain guides at Rifugio Sapienza, ride the cable car to 2,500 meters, then hike across lava fields toward Etna’s summit craters. Guides such as Antonio, Giovanni, Marco, and Massimo explain the volcano as conditions allow. Bring layers, food, water, and cash for the €52 cable car.

“We had quite the surprise on our end-of-May trek - Snow! Nello did fantastic though, keeping things light, sharing abundant knowledge, and helping others along the way with guidance, support, and extra supplies to keep our group of varying experience levels together. Ended up being an unforgettable experience! A few tips - This is a medium-hard hike, leaning towards hard for the average person (especially if chilling headwinds are blasting you up a 50 meter ascent). Definitely opt for trekking poles, pack layers, BRING A FACE COVER, and understand that you will be at breath-altering altitude having to perform at times intense physical activity. Once you understand and prepare for…”

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3.Mount Etna Trekking Trip off the Tourist Path

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,351 reviews · from $78

Spend seven hours exploring Mount Etna with guides such as Antonio and Renato. Ride through old lava flows, hike from about 1,850 to 2,400 metres, visit Valle del Bove, and enter a lava cave when conditions allow. Shoes, poles, warm layers, and transport are included.

“Fantastic trip. Was lucky enough to get a great group and met a lot of fellow travelers. The view at the top was worth the trek.”

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4.Etna Tour with Hiking, Cave Visit, & Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 518 reviews · 7 hours · from $83

Travel from Taormina or Giardini Naxos to Etna with a multilingual guide such as Salvatore, Alessandro, or Giuseppe. Walk among extinct craters, enter a helmeted lava cave, then taste honey, olive oil, wine, and other local foods at a farm. Optional cable-car and 4x4 rides cost extra.

“The Etna tour was surreal! Like walking on another planet! Alessandro our guide was super and was so passionate about travel and authentic experiences. We learnt lots about Etna, its history and its geography. The tasting was a cute local place where you had a small tasting included, but could pay for a full wine and food tasting experience, but you could also buy things from a large menu. We had a great time on this excursion and it definitely was the highlight of our trip.”

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5.Half-Day Mount Etna Morning Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 504 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $106

Travel from Taormina to Mount Etna with a trained English or Italian guide such as Tony, Roberto, Ricardo, or Ugo. Walk around extinct craters at 2,000 meters, enter a lava cave, then enjoy sandwiches, dessert, wine, and almond wine at an Etna winery.

“Where do I begin? Roberto was the most perfect guide. He was funny, knowledgeable and so interactive with the group. We started out as strangers but quickly became a group. Roberto was expert at making that happen.”

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6.Etna excursion 3000 meters with 4×4 cable car and Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 504 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $66

Ride from Rifugio Sapienza to 2,500 meters by cable car, continue by 4x4 to 2,850 meters, then hike around Etna’s Barbagallo crater. Guides such as Pepe, Fabio, Nino, and Antonio explain the volcano in English. Expect steep slopes, narrow ridges, cold wind, and exceptional views.

“It was organized into groups of about 20 people. We walked on and off trails including steep downhills and narrow ridges. Definitely bring layers and something for your ears if sensitive to wind. Bring water and lunch or hearty snack. We walked about 3 miles in 3 hours. We did not go in any caves just walked through one slot passage way.”

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7.Etna Nature Tour with Hiking, Cave Visit, & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 502 reviews · from $45

Travel from Catania to Mount Etna’s Sapienza Refuge, walk around the Silvestri craters, and learn how lava tunnels form. Depending on your booking, you can enter a cave with a helmet and lamp, ride higher by cable car and 4x4 bus, and taste Sicilian honey, olive oil, wine, jams, and liqueurs.

“Simone was a fantastic guide and shared his extensive knowledge of Mt. Etna and Catania. Would highly recommend.”

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8.Mount Etna Adventurous Hiking Tour with Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 439 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Spend about six and a half hours hiking Mount Etna with guides such as Ernesto, Alessandro, or Alessio. You’ll reach the Valle del Bove, walk across volcanic ash and sandy rock, and climb toward high viewpoints with shoes, poles, helmets, and wind stoppers provided.

“Really fun group hike on Mt Etna with Juliano as our guide. Great views, great workout, great chat, and learned a lot about volcanos, Etnas effect on the area.”

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9.Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $78Top rated

Meet at Rifugio Sapienza at 8 a.m. for a demanding guided hike toward Etna’s summit craters. A certified volcano guide, such as Antonio, Max, or Fabio, leads you across lava flows, crater rims, and sulfur-streaked ground. Cable car and 4x4 transport to about 2,800 meters costs €65 extra.

“Marco and Angelo were great tour guides - they shared a lot of information, looked out for the whole group and helped when I was a little slower than the rest of the group. The company was very responsive and helped book a transfer to Catania to the start of the tour. The group was great and it was nice to do more of a hike than the other tours involving the cable car and then taking a jeep. Would recommend!”

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10.Trekking to the summit craters (only guide service) experienced hikers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 286 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Meet guides such as Poldo, Nikos, Daniele, or Paolo at Piano Provenzana for a demanding Etna hike. After a 4x4 ride through lava fields, climb from about 2,960 meters toward the summit craters, with route and height adjusted to volcanic conditions.

“We were a group of 6 friends and we enjoyed very much the tour. We thought the hike was done at a very good pace to accommodate for everyone in the group, with plenty of breaks where our knowledgeable guide Nikos gave us detailed explanations regarding the history and formations of the volcano. Strongly recommend this tour for a once in a life experience on MT Etna!”

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11.Summit Trek with Cable Car and snack included

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 278 reviews · from $109

From Etna’s south side, ride the cable car to 2,500 meters, then hike across ash and volcanic rock toward the summit craters with an Italian or English-speaking alpine guide. Expect steep, loose ground, cold wind, striking views, boots and a helmet provided, plus a brioche and water break.

“Great experience! A steep hike, but very rewarding when you reach the top. When you go with children, make sure they are prepared and have soms experience with hiking in mountainous terrain.”

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12.Stromboli: sunset trekking to Sciara del Fuoco – Ashàra

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 270 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Join Ashàra Etna & Stromboli Guides for a roughly five-hour sunset hike from Piazza San Vincenzo to Stromboli’s Sciara del Fuoco. You’ll reach 400 meters with a volcanology guide, watch sunset and eruptions, then descend by headlamp. Gear is provided, but bring water, food, and warm layers.

“Great guides with a lot of knowledge of the vulcano and the history! The tour itself is not so difficult, when a bit trained. Hiking shoes strongly recommended (some people had to rent them). It was a pleasure to do this tour and see the sunset and later the vulcano erupt.”

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13.Half-Day Guided Tour and Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 264 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

Travel from Catania to 2,000 meters on Mount Etna with a multilingual guide, walking around ancient craters, recent lava flows, and the Silvestri Craters. You’ll also visit Grotta dei Tre Livelli and stop for Sicilian specialties. Guides such as Andrea, Silvia, Giuseppe, and Costanza are praised for their care and local insight.

“Andrea was an excellent guide with good knowledge of Etna, the surrounding plants and animals, and the city of Catania. The excursion was really enjoyable with excellent views of Mount Etna and the bay of Catania (plus the accommodation pickup was super convenient). I particularly enjoyed the cave and the route chosen by our guide, which was a hike amongst nature and well away from the crowds. An overall excellent experience and one I would certainly have again!”

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14.North Upper Craters Guided Tour by 4×4 with Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 243 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $94

From Piano Provenzana, your guide takes you by special 4x4 to Etna’s north craters, the 2002 lava flows, and Pizzi Deneri at 2,818 meters. Short walks, wide views, and guides such as Vincenzo and Arturo make this a practical half-day outing, weather permitting.

“Hade beställt en engelsk tur, men fick en bland tur. Svårt med barnen. Väldigt torftig information från guiden. Turen var knappt 2 timmar. Var inte uppe vid observatoriet som det stod. Vackert men gick inte det som utsades.”

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15.Craters of the 2002 Eruption Trekking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 218 reviews · from $41

Walk Etna’s north side from Piano Provenzana with an official volcano guide such as Daniele, Davide, Vincenzo, or Niko. See the 2002 lava flow, Hotel dell Betulle ruins, hornitos, cinder cones, and crater rims on a three-hour route with views toward the Calabrian Coast.

“We had a great time, guide was friendly and knowledgable. thank you!”

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