Discover Europe’s highest volcano with a Mount Etna Jeep Tour. You will visit old and new lava flows, an impressive volcanic landscape and the Gurne dell’Alcantara during the off-road part with the jeep as well as during an easy hike – always accompanied by an English-speaking guide. Mount Etna Tours
Mount Etna Jeep Tour: Highlights
Experience an off-road adventure with a 4x4 vehicle
Take a hike along the old and new lava flows
Equipped with helmets and flashlights you will explore a lava cave
Enjoy a typical Sicilian lunch (full day tour)
Visit the famous Gurne dell'Alcantara and the Laghetto di Venere (full day tour)
English-speaking guide
COVID-19 security measures
Body temperature check before departure
Daily sanitization of vehicles
Obligation to wear the mask on board the vehicles
Sanitizing gel available to our guests
Daily control of staff temperature and health
All staff fully vaccinated
Mount Etna Half day Tour
(approx. from 09:00am to 03:00pm)
Ready for a completely different kind of off-road Jeep tour adventure? Discover one of the most active volcanoes in the world with our Etna Jeep Tour. We will pick you up at your accommodation with one of our off-road vehicles (including the popular Land Rover 110) and heading in the direction of the volcano.
Mount Etna Tours 4×4
We are passing idyllic Sicilian villages and some of Sicily’s most famous wine-growing regions and whilst gaining altitude, you will learn a lot about the country, the population and their culture. You will certainly remember the impressive play of colours of the black lava and the extraordinary vegetation on Mount Etna. As we pass by the lava flows of recent years, we will see centuries-old forests and we will stop at some of the most beautiful places on Mount Etna. During an easy but impressive hike of approx. 45 min. on the craters in the surrounding, you will see the unique landscape with the old and new lava.
Etna South-east Crater
Of course, a competent English-speaking guide will accompany you during this guided trip on Mount Etna and you will learn a lot about the history of the volcano with its myths and the current situation there. You will continue the adventurous jeep tour on an off-road track through the pine forests and you will get further insight into the unique and diverse flora and fauna which inhabits the lava rocks.
Like the speleologists, you will be equipped with helmets and flashlights to explore one of the famous lava caves on foot with your guide. These caves were created by a lava flow and they still have special properties. Centuries ago, residents close to Mount Etna used these caves for the ice production.
As the last stop of the half-day tour we will drive to the hardened lava flows, which destroyed the local ski lift during the last big eruption.
Mount Etna Full day Tour
(approx. from 09:00am to 06:30pm)
Gurne Alcantara
If you decided to do the Full Day Jeep Tour, a typical Sicilian lunch awaits you in a mountain chalet on Mount Etna. With traditional antipasti, pasta of the season and a delicious dessert, accompanied by water, Sicilian wine and a good coffee you will get to know the local cuisine.
Well-rested, the adventure continues to the famous Alcantara-River. Along the way, we drive through the famous Sicilian mountain village “Castiglione di Sicilia”. There you will get to see one of Sicily’s most famous wine-growing regions and you will enjoy an impressive view along the wine route.
Gurne Alcantara
Arriving at our destination we will take a short 15 minute hike past olive trees, flowers and exotic plants that only grow in this place. Outside the usual tourist crowds, you can experience the Sicilian untouched nature up close. After our short hike we reach the “Gurne dell’Alcantara”, which was formed thousands of years ago in the north of the volcano by a lava flow. A magical place awaits you there with a small lake surrounded by basalt rocks and small waterfalls of the Alcantara. The “Laghetto di Venere” (Pond of Venus) invites you to refresh your feet in the clear and cold water after a long day.
After an exciting day full of new experiences, we return to your accommodation.
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Including experienced English speaking guide
Including equipment like trekking poles, helmet and flashlight
Including typical Sicilian lunch (with the Full Day Tour)
Including Pickup service: In the area around Taormina and Catania the pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, campsite, pension, holiday cottage, railway station, port, etc. are included. Possibility to meet us at the highway exit (in case you travel with your own car).
The tour is easy and suitable for everyone.
Children under 12 years pay EUR 10.00 less. Upon request we can provide a child safety seat or booster seat (free)
Meal (Full Day Tour): Sicilian specialities will be served: Typical Sicilian appetizer, Main course Pasta, dessert, Water, bread, wine and coffee. If you have any food requests like a vegetarian meal or health problems (allergies etc), please let us know in advance
Trekking shoes can be rented on request for EUR 5.00/pair
Wind jacket can be purchased on request for EUR 20.00/piece
Your gift voucher: Place your order by phone or email ([email protected]) to get a gift voucher
Availability: We are open all year, except: 25.12 and 01.01
Etna 4x4 Half-day Tour
Pickup/drop off at your accommodation:
08:20 - 09:00 ca 15:30
Pickup/drop off at meeting point:
09:30 ca 14:30
Etna 4x4 Full-day Tour
Pickup/drop off at your accommodation:
08:20 - 09:00 ca 18:30
Pickup/drop off at meeting point:
09:30 ca 18:00
Mount Etna Jeep Tour: Reviews 2755
Score 4.9/5
Total reviews: 2755
Reviews in English: 466
Lisa VERIFIED
27 June 2022
Great Tour with very knowledgeable guide (Julia), lot's of information on Etna and volcanoes in general, fun and easy hike on lava fields. Enjoyed the half day tour very much, organisation was perfect, Pick up and Drop Off from Hotel ob time. Would highly recommend this tour.
David N VERIFIED
24 June 2022 Mr
Fantastic guide and detailed introduction to the whole area of Mount Etna, especially the volcanic and geological details of the mount. Lovely food, comfortable transit and humorous conversation. Definitely worth recommending to others!
Al VERIFIED
23 June 2022 Recommended
Well worth taking on this trip. Staff were timely, polite, knowledgeable and friendly from start to finish.
I went on the full day jeep tour which takes you to etna, a few small vents/caves in the nearby area and then a decent lunch followed by a trip to alcantara gorges for a refreshing dip in the cold waters which is ideal with temperatures hitting 35d!
Highly recommend this trip
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L. Nagy VERIFIED
22 June 2022 Etna full day tour
Gabriel Silva VERIFIED
22 June 2022 Very nice!
Highly recomended. The guide realy enjoys it and transmit it to us.
Deborah Low VERIFIED
20 June 2022 Great tour
The tour guides are amazing and really nice. The tour is really fun and interesting.
One suggestion would be for the guides to explain to the crown what is happening. We accidentally went with the Italian speaking group as we didn’t know what was going on and only saw that everyone was walking away so we joined them. We had to run back to the english speaking group.
Prices & Booking
No hidden fees - All inclusive
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts
Available all year round
Etna 4x4 Half-day Tour
Duration: 5 hours
Difficulty: Easy € 65 per person
On request, with a supplement, it is possible to request pick-up service also outside of Catania / Taormina, for example: Syracuse, Noto, Messina, etc. Contact us for more information
This tour is also available in a PRIVATE version. Driver, guide and vehicle will be available exclusively for you. Contact us for more information
Absolutely not! We only offer "all inclusive" trips. There are no nasty surprises during the tour; no hidden costs or entrance fees which have to be paid separately, for the listed program.
Recommended clothing varies depending on the season:
From November to March
We recommend a winter jacket, long trousers, a warm hat and sturdy waterproof shoes.
From April to May
Weather and temperatures can be very different, so we recommend layered winter clothing and trainers.
From June to September
The weather and temperatures are pleasant, we recommend a T-shirt, trousers or shorts, sneakers. (In any case, it is recommended to have a light jacket with you in case of wind)
October
Weather and temperatures are very different, so we recommend multi-layered winter clothing and trainers.
Weather conditions are monitored daily and in the event of a thunderstorm you will be contacted to cancel or postpone the tour. In case of cancellation or impossible postponement, we will refund (if the tour has been paid in advance).
It is possible to cancel the booking through our APP, through the booking section of the website or by email. Cancellations by phone or SMS / WhatsApp are not possible.
Due to the limited space, it is not possible to carry luggage like suitcases or big backpacks during the tour.
You can bring a small backpack with the items you need for the tour.
Yes absolutely, the Jeep Tour is suitable for everyone and includes an easy but impressive walk about 45 min. In fact, the jeep tour is one of the most popular tours among families with children.
The morning program of both tours is the same (hike about 45 min., lava cave visit, off-road part with the jeep). During the Full Day Jeep Tour, you will also enjoy a nice lunch and the visit of the Gurne dell'Alcantara in the afternoon. There is no lunch included in the Half Day Jeep Tour.
Yes, at the end of the tour we will have a quick stop in a Mountain Chalet /Cafè. There you will have the possibility to buy some panini or something to drink.
No, you don’t need special equipment. You should wear appropriate clothes according to the weather and season. The guide will provide the helmets and flashlights for the lava cave visit and he will also provide, on request, trekking poles.
