Mount Etna Day Trip from Taormina

Highlights

Round-trip transportation from Taormina to UNESCO-listed Mt. Etna
Explore the trails and Monti Silvestri Craters in the Etna National Park
Take in views over the lava fields and surrounding countryside
Upgrade option including transport to the upper crater and a guided hike

Summary

Hop aboard your coach in central Taormina and travel one hour inland to Mount Etna. Set in the middle of a national park, the notoriously active volcano dominates the surrounding landscape. Step out at Rifugio Sapienza, the volcano’s base station. Your host will point you in the direction of the impressive Monti Silvestri Craters before you take off exploring the foothills at your own speed. Discover the myriad hiking trails along the way and soak up incredible views from all over the national park. When you’ve worked up an appetite, head to Rifugio Sapienza’s restaurant (own expense), located conveniently nearby. Alternatively, upgrade your experience with a guided trip to the volcano’s upper crater. Travel up by cable car and then by jeep to the crater zones at roughly 9,800 feet (3,000 meters). Led by licensed guides from the Italian Alpine Club, admire the craters and take in panoramic views. Your tour will conclude with transportation back to Taormina.

Tour info

Duration

8 hours

Why take this tour?

Mt. Etna is Europe’s largest active volcano and one of the most striking sights in Sicily, but the logistics of visiting on your own can be tricky. With this tour, save time with round-trip transportation from Taormina to the Rifugio Sapienza base station and explore the hiking trails independently. Opt to take the cable car and all-terrain vehicle to the peak for a guided hike of the upper crater.

What’s included?

Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional multilingual guide
Entry/Admission - Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna
Food and drinks
Wind jackets and boots rental

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 8h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

- We also remind you that access to passengers with a fever equal to / greater than 37.5 ° or flu symptoms is prohibited. - It is mandatory to use the mask to access the means of transport in addition to the regulatory distances

Cancellation Policy

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

Operator Website

Operated by:

SAT Group Tours

About operator:

SAT Group, Tour Operator & Transportation Company based in Taormina, is the ideal solution for exploring Sicily, a region where art, history and culture blend to perfection with the landscape and give rise to a unique universe. With guaranteed departures from Taormina, Giardini Naxos and Letojanni, SAT Group offers the most extensive program of multilingual tours towards the major Sicilian destinations, including daily visits to Mount Etna, all the most important cities of art and two cruises to the Aeolian Islands. Not only that! A section apart is dedicated to the activities related to gastronomy with the successful Sicilian Cooking Class and the Pizza Making Class, two real best sellers of the past seasons. With over 30.000 passengers per year, SAT Group has gained the experience and the know-how that guarantee the quality of all tours and activities, by using only professional staff trained in-house. Discover Sicily with SAT Group!