Catania: Morning Jeep Tour of Mount Etna and Lava Flow Caves
In Catania
From
£52
pp
5h 30 mins · 4.7 (264)
After meeting your guide, you’ll board a comfortable air‑conditioned Jeep or van and begin an unforgettable journey to Mount Etna, climbing to about 2,000 meters. Along the way, your expert guide will reveal the secrets, legends, and powerful history of Europe’s most active volcano. Far from the crowded tourist spots, you’ll follow scenic trails, surrounded by unique flora and fauna, crossing ancient lava fields and monumental flows that have reshaped villages, roads, and landscapes. Equipped with helmets and torches, you’ll explore fascinating volcanic features such as Hornitos and lava flow caves, before reaching a stunning viewpoint overlooking the surreal lava desert of the Valle del Bove. To complete the experience, you’ll savor authentic local products from the Zafferana Etnea area, for a perfect taste of Sicily’s volcanic soul.
Free cancellation
What's included
- Flashlight
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Car seat (infant 0-2 age rate only)
- Multilingual tour guide
- Helmet
- Trekking shoes (upon request)
- AIR_CONDITIONED_VEHICLE
- Tastings of local products
What's not included
- Anything not specified under "inclusions
Itinerary
- The excursion will start discovering old basalt lava flows, volcanic caves, secular woods and it will continue with the tastes and smell of Sicily. You will visit an area of ancient explosive activity, Hornitos, a half-volcano and a state shelter.The lunar landscape of “Bove Valley” and the black ash’s desert will make your excursion a gorgeous day. Finally a tasting of honey, wines and typical Sicilian product (3h 0min)
- located at 1,910 metres above sea level on the southern side of Etna, in the municipality of Nicolosi (CT). (30 min)
- The Valle del Bove is a large basin located on the eastern side of the volcanic edifice of Etna, within the protected area of the Etna Park, in the territory of the municipality of Zafferana Etnea (CT (10 min)
- "In Zafferana the air is good for the lips, it smells of fresh baked bread, of broom. And from up there, from the three thousand meters of Etna, Sicily is a three-pointed star in the upside-down sky of its ancient sea." (10 min)
- Facoltativa (15 min) Admission included
- Facoltativa (15 min) Admission included
- Facoltativa (15 min) Admission included
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
Geographic coordinates 37.503780364990234,15.09548282623291
We will meet at P.za dei Martiri, 19 - Right in front of the Kilogrammo restaurant
We have our white flag with our logo (red colour).
IMPORTANT Customers must arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
End point
Geographic coordinates 37.503780364990234,15.09548282623291
We will meet at P.za dei Martiri, 19 - Right in front of the Kilogrammo restaurant
We have our white flag with our logo (red colour).
IMPORTANT Customers must arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
Practical information
- Operated by
- Etna & Sea Excursion
- Max group size
- 32 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–15
- Languages
- pt, en, it, fr, es
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
The tour runs for around 5 hours 30 minutes. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.
What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.
We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.