Motta Sant'Anastasia Tours
One Day Tour to the Summit Craters of Etna
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One Day Tour to the Summit Craters of Etna

By Etna Sicily Tours
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Pick-up at your accommodation and move to the Sapienza refuge (1900 m) to begin a soft trekking suitable for everyone on the summit craters of Etna, an area that represents the area of ​​volcanic activities. This excursion will take you to the top (3,000 meters), at the base of the main active craters, in a majestic volcanic desert where silence fills the space around you. Along the way we will cross various lava flows, among which the 1991-93 eruption stands out.
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Ages 0-100
Duration: 6–8 hours
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Helmet
  • Torch
  • Antibacterial gel available for travelers
  • cableway
  • Entry/Admission - Mount Etna
What's not included
  • Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Itinerario Crateri Sommitali


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We will pick up travelers from their accommodation, hotel, airport or port of arrival between 8:30 and 9:00.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Fontanarossa Airport, Catania, Sicily Italy
      Port pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
      • Porto d'Ulisse, 95126 Catania, Metropolitan city of Catania, Italy
      • Port of Messina, Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 27, 98122 Messina ME, Italy
      • Porto di Giardini Naxos, Via Schisò, 98035 Giardini Naxos ME, Italy
      • Porto di Riposto - Marina di Riposto, Via Duca del Mare, 95018 Riposto CT, Italy
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Infant seats available
        • Stroller accessible
        • Not wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 266409P34

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • Most travelers can participate
        • Activities carried out with machines, 4 × 4 off-road vehicles and / or minivans.
        • Guests must wear hiking shoes and bring a jacket.
        • In the winter, due to adverse weather conditions or in the event of ice and / or snow on the roads, the excursion could take place at lower altitudes.
        • You will receive a confirmation when booking.
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 266409P34

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        $232.94
        per adult (price varies by group size)
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        About the operator
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        • Etna Sicily Tours
          54
          Catania, Italy
          Joined in May 2020
        • 98_ukaszn
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great experience
          It was great. Our guide was Roberto, he had a lot of knowledge about all of Sicily, about the history and biology of the island, he showed us a lot of great places and it was really funny and enjoyable. I would recommend this trip to everyone.
          Written September 7, 2024
        • JoshuaC2740
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          AMAZING hiking wine and food tour!!
          Danilo was an amazing guide and this trip was even better than we could have imagined!!! The hiking had incredible views and the wine and food tasting was spectacular!
          Written May 13, 2024
        • modernm354
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          One of the best tours I have been on, fully recommend this group and Danilo in particular! Amazing Tour!
          This was an amazing journey, highly recommend this group and definitely request Danilo as your guide if you want excellent service. He has tons of terrific factual knowledge of Etna and Sicily and even provided us with an awesome tip for us to be sure we got the most out of our 3 days in Sicily on our Honeymoon! Highly recommend this team if you want a personal experience that you will remember forever!
          Written May 1, 2024
        • S4754HJisabellac
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Etna + Taormina Tour
          Had an amazing day out with Roberto who showed us around Etna, great views of Taormina & an awesome lunch! Definitely recommend doing this! Roberto was accomodating, informative & prompt! must see when in Taormina
          Written February 6, 2024
        • rsvp1
          0 contributions
          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Good tour, unexpected costs for Mt etna
          Loved the Mount Etna and Georges tour from Messina port with Viator - however full disclosure the cable car/bus tour on Mount Etna is 78 Euros extra - not disclosed till we got there. Rest of tour was good, good seafood restaurant before the Georges - only 30 minutes at Georges before we had to get back to ship on time
          Written November 2, 2023
        • melaniegC2575IV
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great day out on Etna with wine and food
          Picked up by Dani - who made the effort to find us as the street our hotel was on was closed. It ended up being only me and my partner kn the tour - so I appreciated it going ahead! Dani was our private guide who drove to Mount Etna and accompanied us up the Volcano. Note that to go up to 3000m is extra (75 euros each). Dani was great as he knew a lot about the area and volcano and was happy to take pictures for us. We then visited the Enoteca Dell Etna winery which was fabulous - we had the most fabulous host (can’t remember her name!) but she did a fab job at introducing delicious wines and accompanying foods! Warning - you’re given 4 courses of amazing food! we were not expecting such generosity, so make sure you’re hungry! Overall was a great day and a must if you’re in Catania.
          Written October 8, 2023
        • Marita I
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent
          We wouldn’t normally book a guided tour but in researching Etna it was quite hard to work out the best options, getting there without a car and making the most of the visit. Communication was clear- Danilo picked us up exactly on time and lucky for us we were the only two that day. We didn’t book the cable car at the time but I would recommend you do as the queue was long to get a ticket once there. It also wasn’t clear that although lunch is not provided there were plenty of options to buy food once there. Danilo was an excellent guide, interesting and we did not feel rushed at all. I would highly recommend this trip.
          Written September 13, 2023
        • susanbQ1866EB
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing trek despite the weather
          Alex was an exceptional guide. His knowledge of the volcano really made the tour. We had a cloudy/rainy day but we’re still able to see a few craters and appreciate Mt Etna. The wine tasting was fantastic. We even ordered some wine to be shipped to the US!
          Written September 11, 2023
        • elizabethbM3204QE
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A very special experience
          We want to leave a review for our Godfather Tour today in which we we were guided by Danilo. It was such an interesting few hours with our very knowledgeable guide. We want to say how much we enjoyed it and found it so informative and intriguing. We are not aficionados of theGodfather movies but that didn't matter as we were introduced to some fascinating places and historical facts from our accommodating guide, Dan. He was such a friendly fellow who did not rush us or made us feel we were holding up his itinerary. Big thank you and it made our holiday complete.
          Written September 10, 2023
        • C5043GEcarlam
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing Day!
          Our full day Etna and Alcantara falls was fantastic! Mirko was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable of the volcano. He took us took to areas not on the typical tourist trail; caves, area of original road between two lava fields, pointed out particular vegetation, etc. The hike to the top of one of the craters was just “hard enough”. The second stop at Alcantara falls was perfect way to end the day. The Falls were beautiful, water was crystal clear and ice cold. Beware, it’s about 200 steps down into the gorge..and what goes down must come up😀
          Written August 30, 2023
        • RenM_2000
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Breathtaking, Relaxing, and Educational
          The full day tour of Mt. Etna and Alcantara Gorge was one of the highlights of our short stay in Catania. Both Roberto and Dani were very charismatic and helpful throughout the day. Both very down-to-earth people. We booked the tour very last minute, but Roberto was very quick to help organize everything; arranging the time and place of pick up, and equipment (spare hiking shoes). The tour was well thought out and balanced. We got to hike around Mt. Sartorious, one of the sites of Mt. Etna. Light exercise. Both Roberto and Dani were very well-versed and knowledgeable about the area. Alcantara Gorge was quite the scene as well. Breathtaking walls of lava like black prism draperies. The water was refreshing after an afternoon of exploring Mt. Etna under the sun. Overall, the tour was a lot of fun and relaxing too. We didn’t feel as if we were in a rush to see too many sites, but we still got to see a variety of landscapes and learn a lot about the incredible area. Thank you very much Roberto and Dani!
          Written August 6, 2023
        • 655kristiinam
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great experience
          Great guide Roberto- even our teenagers told they loved the tour. First time ever :) Nice views and interesting stories/information abot volcanos. Trekking was not too challenging but still needed some effort.
          Written August 4, 2023
        • 2210rob
          0 contributions
          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Family hike
          The hike was pretty cool and Dan was a great guide A little disappointed about the price to go further up on the gondola Wine tasting was good - the food was better ! Well worth the time
          Written June 13, 2023
        • Brightonbelle57
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Tor Agrigento e Piazza America
          Roberto was very punctual. He organised us well, knowing the best places to stop, and gave us all the information we need to get the most out of our visit. He found us an excellent and very reasonably priced restaurant for lunch, and was a pleasure to dine with. Roberto was entertains, informative and friendly. The perfect mix. We thoroughly enjoyed our day.
          Written June 4, 2023
        • Gail A
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Perfect day on Sicily
          Wonderful tour and our guide, Janet, was fabulous! She was so knowledgeable. We enjoyed learning about Mt Etna and her history. The winery tour and tasting was the best we experied on our trip.
          Written May 27, 2023
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        Elisa B
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2020 • Friends
        Grazie all’eccezionale guida “Roberto” ho potuto ammirare una montagna da togliere il fiato, spesso si pensa alla Sicilia pensando solo al mare ma la montagna non è da meno
        Written July 28, 2020
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