Mount Etna Day Trip from Taormina


8 hours
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

Visit Sicily’s famously fiery volcano, the magnificent Mount Etna, on a day trip from Taormina. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mount Etna is Europe’s tallest active volcano, and views from it over Parco dell'Etna (the national park) are breathtaking. Explore the foothills around the base station on a 3-hour independent hike, or upgrade to include transport to Mount Etna’s upper area and an escorted walking tour of the upper crater included Mountain Guide service. Main departure point is from Taormina Bus Terminal. Alternative pick up points are available along the route only on request.

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional multilingual guide
  • Entry/Admission - Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Taormina, Taormina, Province of Messina, Sicily

Pick up point only on request.

Stop At: Mount Etna, 95030 Catania, Sicily Italy

Visit Sicily’s famously fiery volcano, the magnificent Mount Etna, on a day trip from Taormina.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna, 95030 Nicolosi, Sicily Italy

Reach Rifugio Sapienza 1900 meters

Duration: 2 hours

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Warm clothes and comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Please contact the supplier to reconfirm the excursion at least the day before and to get more information about the closest pick-up point
  • Service animals allowed
  • The high-altitude ascents are not indicated for heart passengers, asthmatics and pregnant women.
  • Please note that for your safety, all excursions to Etna do not reach the edge of the main craters and customers are always kept on a safety zone.
  • Near public transportation
  • The cost of the excursion to Etna, ascent inclusive, has a special price valid only with advance reservation. When buying the ascent on board, the cost will be higher: Euro 62, 00 for the adults and Euro 45, 00 for the children.
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 79 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Barbara_M
May 2022

The fact that we could get so close was wonderful!! It was very well organized, and the restaurant had goo food too! An added plus!!

Gregory A
April 2022

Highlight of an awesome week! We were promptly met by Rosario, our most knowledgeable guide. This tour should be a definite on anyone’s itinerary to Sicily. We were fortunate to have a clear sunny day! The trip up, the lift, the walk around the views spectacular! The rest of the day was filled w...

Jasper_L
October 2021

Nice view, but the german tourguide doesnt speak english very well. Busdriver was very gold. Everyone should go to the Etna

jenniferoR4079PV
July 2021

This is an amazing day trip to discover the beautiful wonder that is Mt Etna. SAT offer a very professional, family friendly service and we will definitely book with them again on our return to Sicily.

Richard_W
August 2021

It was a very nice trip and I loved it there. But there is one thing, the description says you go up to 3300 meters. But on the tour they told up they didn't go further then 2750 meter. Cause of safety reasons, still a really nice trip but I advise you change it in your description of the trip.

Michael_R
September 2021

Decent all-in-one Etna trip including bus from Taormina, Cablecar-Tickets and a short Bus ride farther up the mountain. If you're just looking to see mount Etna, this is a convenient solution. I was however disappointed by the soul-less lecture of our guide - sure, doing three languages at once i...

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