7 Treks in Sicily Worth the Boots

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

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

Ride from Rifugio Sapienza to 2,500 meters by cable car, then take a 4x4 to 2,850 meters before hiking around Barbagallo Crater. Guides such as Pepe, Fabio, and Antonio explain Etna’s eruptions in English. Boots, socks, jackets, and helmets are supplied, but the €45 transport ticket and lunch cost extra.

“The tour is really good. Not too hard and not too easy. Just right. Our guide Vincent was really knowledgeable and great at explaining the geological history of Etna.”

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2.Etna – Trekking to the summit craters (only guide service) experienced hikers

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

Meet your English-speaking volcano guide at Piano Provenzana, then ride a 4x4 to 2,960 meters and hike toward Etna’s summit craters. Guides such as Nikos, Daniele, Poldo, and Paolo explain the volcano as conditions allow. Expect steep ground, loose scoria, cold wind, and a long descent.

“I would like to thank the guide(can't remember his name unfortunately)for the great tour.It was all fantastic, stunning,breathtaking views,absolutely spectacular. Our package had hiking shoes,very comfortable. I would highly recommend it!!!!! (The only downside was the less then 10minutes transport dor €45,that's way too expensive!!!)”

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3.Etna Morning or Sunset – Trek & Lava Tunnel with Gear

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $71

Travel from central Catania to Mount Etna for a guided trek around the 1892 Silvestri Craters, then enter Via Grotta Lunga, a 55-meter lava tunnel. Private transport, helmets, torches, trekking poles, and windbreakers are included. Trekking shoes are available on request.

“The experience was outstanding. It was a great hike with outstanding views, lovely tour guides with detailed information about the excursions. I highly recommend.”

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4.Etna trekking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $145

Join a small group of up to 10 for a demanding Etna crossing with an authorized guide. Ride 4x4 jeeps and the cableway, walk past 2002 and 2017 lava, visit high craters, see Valle del Bove, and descend toward Piano Provenzana. Cristian may lead the day, with gear available by request.

“We loved this experience! Our tourguide Cristian was amazing and could explain everything about lady Etna. We were Lucky all day and saw/heard multiple sounds and activity from Etna. Perfect day! Thanks again Cristian 🙌🏻”

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5.Etna’s Hidden Gems – Trek Valle Bove & Lava Tunnel with Gear

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $78

Meet your guide in central Catania for a private Etna outing with transport, gear, and a 3 to 3.5-hour trek. Cross black-sand deserts, old craters, lava flows, and the Valle del Bove, then enter a lava tube with helmet and flashlight. The route reaches about 2,100 meters.

“The guides were very engaged and brought the journey to life. They were also very knowledgeable about the mountain and volcanic events which made the excursion very immersive!”

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6.Summit Etna North 3380mt: 4×4 and trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $78

Reach Etna’s high summit area from Piano Provenzana by authorized 4x4, then hike from 2,960 to about 3,380 meters. Guides such as Francesco, Vincenzo, Andreo, and Nikos have led the route. Expect lava fields, active craters, cold air, ash, and a demanding 8 to 9 km trek.

“Amazing tour! We really enjoyed this tour, mostly due to a great guide Francesco who gave the tour with great detail and enthusiasm.”

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7.Half day Trekking Tour on Etna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $126

Travel from Catania to Mount Etna in a small group of up to eight. Walk 300 meters uphill through forest and lava fields to views over the Valle del Bove, visit Silvestri Craters and a lava cave, then taste local Etna products.

“Monica offered us an amazing journey, letting us know everything about volcanoes and especifically about " 'A muntagna" (how Catanian people call Etna), transmitting us her love and passion for this amazing place. I 100% recommend booking with Etnavic!!!”

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