Etna Private Tour and Excursion
Overview
During this fantastic experience full of incredible panoramas and breathtaking views, you will get to know the various aspects of ETNA up close, the largest active volcano in Europe and a UNESCO heritage site. The guide will tell the story of the volcano, its birth and evolution over time, you will discover the geological and naturalistic aspects that characterize it such as the lava tunnels, the caves and the endemisms of the Etna Park. Finally, a food and wine tasting will take place at a local farm to learn about the best agricultural products that the Etna area can offer.
What's Included
- Trekking poles
- Private transport with 4X4 vehicle
- Photo excursion
- Rain poncho
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tasting
- Helmet and flashlight
- Certified Environmental Excursion Guide
Meeting and Pickup
Tour pick-up in the morning at 8.30am Afternoon tour pick-up at 1.30pm
Piazza Stesicoro
58, 95131 Catania CT, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Excursion along a path in the Etna Park which will take you to admire the volcano and the famous Valle del Bove, reaching a maximum altitude of around 2150 meters above sea level. During the excursion we will stop at a lava flow cave with helmets and torches. Finally, visit to a farm for a tasting of typical local products such as Etna honey and fine local wines.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Bring a rain jacket
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-418467P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Trekking poles.
- Private transport with 4X4 vehicle.
- Photo excursion.
- Rain poncho.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Tasting.
- Helmet and flashlight.
- Certified Environmental Excursion Guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Etna Private Tour and Excursion is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Etna Private Tour and Excursion will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Trekking poles
- Private transport with 4X4 vehicle
- Photo excursion
- Rain poncho
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tasting
- Helmet and flashlight
- Certified Environmental Excursion Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Bring a rain jacket
- Operated by a business
