Mount Etna + Volcanic Caves Hiking Tour

On this tour from Catania, we will hike around Etna and its volcanic caves. We will explore this famous volcano and learn about volcanology.

Description

At the designated time, we will meet at Piazza Paolo Borsellino and board a bus to Mount Etna. After an hour's drive, we will arrive at the Sapienza Nicolosi refuge, where you will have 30 minutes to explore the Silvestri craters of Etna, formed during the 1892 eruption.

Next, we will start our hiking route on Etna. This approximately 3.5 hour hike will showcase the landscapes of the highest volcano in Europe, crossing forests, seeing secondary craters, walking through black sand deserts, and observing high ravines next to ancient lava flows.

The route will take us to the Bove Valley, measuring more than 8 kilometers long (5 miles). After this, we will put on our helmets and enter a volcanic cave, spending half an hour exploring one of Etna's volcanic tubes and discovering aspects of volcanology.

We will then leave the cave and return to the bus for the journey back to Catania, concluding the excursion after a total of 6.5-7 hours.

Sunset hike (5 hours)

An evening hike is also available, starting at 4:30 pm. This five-hour adventure will allow you to experience the beauty of Mount Etna at sunset, witnessing stunning colors while exploring the remarkable landscapes.