Go on an easy trek through the natural park of Etna with an expert local guide. Discover the recent lava flows and visit the old alpine houses.

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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Italian
Small group: Limited to 8 participants

Highlights

Trek through Parco dell'Etna
Admire the contrast between the old lava flows and the vegetation
See beautiful views

Full description

Visit the park of Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe on this easy trekking trail. The park around Etna is, since 2013, a UNESCO world heritage site. The trekking begins from the southern part of the Volcano, that in recent years has been hit by lava flows. This is one of the most beautiful sides of the volcano because during the trekking you can admire the contrast between the dark rocks and the vegetation (such as broad-leaved woods). On the trail there are some alpine houses, which can be visited, built in lava rocks without cement, in the area located at an altitude of about 1,700 meters. You will also discover some Etna hideouts such as vertical lava flow caves, used in the past as Neviera. The tour will be hosted by a local multilingual guide who will be available to explain to you all of your surroundings during your tour. During the winter period, in case of snow, the trail will be carried out with snowshoes.

Includes

Multilingual guide
Baby carrier included in the infant price

Transfers

Not suitable for

People with back problems
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Not allowed

Pets

Know before you go

Bring with you: water, sunglasses, and windproof jacket.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 16 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Service
5/5
Organization
5/5

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Alessio, our guide, punctual, kind and helpful, also pampered us with a homemade focaccia and in a difficult moment (since it was raining) he even lent us a spare jacket. The route, as expected, turned out to be very simple, a real walk at the foot of Etna but which turned out to be interesting and also slightly difficult given the abundant rain. At the end of the route we were lucky enough to see a small activity of the volcano live, culminating in a black smoke.

July 20, 2021

Exactly as described, nice easy peaceful walk of approximately 3hrs

Excellent walk for the novice trekkers. Exactly as described, nice easy peaceful walk lasting approximately 3hrs. All with the expert guidance of English speaking guide Giuseppe. Who was very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna. The history of Etna and the more recent happenings of Etna. It was our last day of the holiday and we are taking home some stunning memories and pictures. Many thanks guys.

September 4, 2019

Really friendly guide

July 25, 2022

Mount Etna: Sunset Soft Trek in the Recent & Old Lava Flows

Mount Etna: Sunset Soft Trek in the Recent & Old Lava Flows

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Exactly as described, nice easy peaceful walk of approximately 3hrs