CATANIA · TREKKING TOURS
The trails worth the climb.
The 15 catania trekking tours walkers rate most, gathered in one place. Where the trail goes, how many days you are on it, who guides the route, and what a spot on the team costs.
Hike Mount Etna to the 3,000 m summit craters with a volcanologist guide, plus a cable car ride and sweeping views in Sicily.
Most Popular“This activity was so fun. Our guide Luca was the best, grazie mille! He was very informative, knowledgeable, and personable. Highly recommend hiking it if you can, it was hard at times but very cool! Very organized as well. Thanks so much Luca!”
See Mount Etna at sunset from 2,000 m, tour Grotta dei Tre Livelli, and taste Etna’s farm products from Catania. Small group.
“The experience was great from start to finish. Fantastic, friendly and very knowledgeable tour guide. He shared a lot of historical information and we felt safe and very well looked after. The tasting visidt was incredible too! we visited the cave it was fine, the area around it was more interesting to us. Overall you…”
Small-group trek on Mount Etna with lava cave and local tastings, with Catania pickup and about 7 hours total.
“Our guide, Lorenzo, was terrific, in every way. Although the majority of our tour group spoke Italian and only two of us spoke English, he switched back and forth, so we never felt left out. He is very knowledgeable, and presented information in an interesting manner. He was attentive to everyone. The wine and food…”
A 4x4 north-side Mount Etna tour from Piano Provenzana with crater stops, short treks, and big views for about $94.
“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.”
Trek Mount Etna at sunset from Catania with a small group, crater and lava-tunnel stops, and Etna wine with snacks in 6 hours.
“This was the perfect trip to end our stay in Sicily. Renato was amazing. His passion and enthusiasm made the experience not only a memorable one but educational too. His knowledge and enthusiasm meant we came away learning not only about Mt Etna, volcanoes in general but also about Sicily and the Sicilian people. The…”
Sunset trek on Mount Etna from Catania: lava flows, Valle del Bove, and Etna wine with snacks. 6-hour guided hike.
“My favourite tour I’ve done! The experience on Etna was amazing and surreal. Renato and Sergio were amazing! So kind, welcoming and fun. Renato was both funny and informative, and made an effort to involve/engage everyone on the tour. 10/10 recommend.”
Private 6-hour Mt Etna trek from Catania with picnic, Grotta di Serracozzo lava cave, pickup, and route options for your pace.
“We had an incredible trip to Mt. Etna! Enzo picked us up at our Airbnb apartment in Catania, and told us we were the only ones on the tour that day, so we could design our trip any way that suited us. He navigated the trip through town and up tRead more”
8-hour Etna trek with lava caves and craters near 2000m, plus pickup and a mountain-slope wine tasting with lunch.
“Dan was a great guide. Allowed us all to enjoy Etna and the winery for extended times. Hiking was for a couple of hours at a pace all 3 couples enjoyed, some a little more in front and others spread out a little. No worries for Dan or any of us. Winery small bites and…”
A small-group eco trek from Catania that mixes Cava del Carosello lakes and Byzantine ruins with Noto Antica’s layered history.
“An excellent day out. Alessandro was first class travelling from catania to collect and return us to our Giardini Naxos hotel. Very informative and friendly. Terrain was quite hard going at times but the swim in natural lake was very relaxing. History of the area was very interesting and the scenery spectacular. Well worth the…”
Hike Mount Etna with a guide and safety gear, explore craters and lava deserts, enter a lava tunnel, and choose sunrise or sunset.
“We had a great experience. You can feel the love the guides feel for the Etna. The views were amazing, a must when visiting Sicily! If you don’t want to spend a full day, this is a great option.”
Private full-day Mt. Etna trek from Catania with jeeps, expert guides, cave visit, helmets and torches, plus packed lunch.
“If you found this trek - just do it!!! It took me several attempts and searches to find this trek but so glad that I did. Giovanni was an amazing tour guide. His background is in biology specifically botany. He is so knowledgeable and gave us the appRead more”
North-side Etna trek with volcanology guides: 4x4 to 2,800 m, crater edges, rifts, caves, and summit views when access is limited.
“An amazing experience! The tour company provided rain jackets and hiking boots. The transportation to 2800 m was provided via terrain vehicle to negotiate the extremely rough landscape. During the ~4h descent to the starting point, done by foot, our guide (Ciccio) provided a plethora of scientific and historical information. The hike included a stop…”
A 4-hour Mount Etna jeep-and-trek to lateral craters and Grotta delle Nevi, with provided gear and an expert multilingual guide.
“Francesco is a very friendly guide who loves his job and sharing his knowledge. We had an excellent morning with the surprise of crossing the forest in a 4x4 and the descent under the lava flow was also interesting. Would definitely recommend (also take advantage of the restaurant on site, which is very good value…”
Winter trekking on Mt Etna’s Bove Valley with snowshoes, poles, and crater views. Optional Catania transfer for a short 3-hour hike.
“Alfredo è stata un ottima guida, ha saputo coinvolgerci rendendo questa escursione piacevole e interessante, portandoci alla scoperta di sentieri meravigliosi accompagnati dalle sue affascinanti spiegazioni. Lo consiglio!”
Private Mt. Etna advanced trek from Catania with 5–6 hrs hiking, lava sights, a volcanic cave walk, lunch, and expert guides.
“we had an Amazing walk. out a touristic path. grazie to manuel our guide who is very an volcan expert and learn us so much ! i wish i Can come to do it again. so nice. i recommand with no hesitation”
