CATANIA · TREKS
The routes worth the airfare.
The 15 catania treks hikers rate above the rest. A tight shortlist of the routes people finish and immediately start planning to do again, with prices, trail times and the outfitters who run them.
A guided Mount Etna trek to the 3,000 m summit craters, plus a cable car ride and volcanologist-led geology views in Sicily.
Most Popular“We had a great time to hiking. Our leader showed us a tricky lane on the solid lava and ash of the volcano. Etna Est company is a good choice for your trip. (Tamás, Budapest)”
Etna sunset trek from Catania with craters at 2,000m, a helmeted lava cave stop, and a local tasting for small groups.
“What can I say!! Salvo was outstanding! Real name Salvatore Mario Guiseppe :) That was the first fun fact that I remembered! Picked us up at our hotel in an air conditioned van, along with 3 other people who we got to know. Salvo told us many facts as we drove to the winery first…”
Small-group Mount Etna trek from Catania with extinct craters, Grotta Lunga lava cave, and a farm tasting of honey, olive oil, and wine.
“Simone the guide was the best. As long as you have him you will have a good time. We really enjoyed the volcano and the food after!”
4x4 Mount Etna north craters from Piano Provenzana with short hikes at Pizzi Deneri and views of lava flows, safely.
“Hade beställt en engelsk tur, men fick en bland tur. Svårt med barnen. Väldigt torftig information från guiden. Turen var knappt 2 timmar. Var inte uppe vid observatoriet som det stod. Vackert men gick inte det som utsades.”
A 6-hour Etna sunset trek from Catania: lunar craters and lava walks, a lava-tunnel stop, then Etna wine and snacks with views.
“Fantastic guide Renato - very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Mt Etna. Delicious local foods with wine as we watched the sunset . Perfect day!”
Private half-day Mt Etna trek from Catania with picnic, a lava-cave visit, and flexible route choices for your group.
“We had an incredible trip to Mt. Etna! Enzo picked us up at our Airbnb apartment in Catania, and told us we were the only ones on the tour that day, so we could design our trip any way that suited us. He navigated the trip through town and up tRead more”
Hike Mt. Etna with helmets and torches, explore lava caves and craters, then enjoy lunch, Sicilian wine tasting, and easy pickup.
“We had a wonderful day with Dan. Our guide Dan took care that everyone of the group was Part of the Tour. We have learned a lot about the Etna (thanks Dan!) and had an amazing wine tasting with lunch at Patriot. It‘s not a big hiking tour but go for it, if you want…”
4–5 hour trek through Iblei National Park: Cava del Carosello, Byzantine ruins and lakes, then Noto Antica with history on foot.
“An excellent day out. Alessandro was first class travelling from catania to collect and return us to our Giardini Naxos hotel. Very informative and friendly. Terrain was quite hard going at times but the swim in natural lake was very relaxing. History of the area was very interesting and the scenery spectacular. Well worth the…”
Hike Mount Etna by day or at sunset, then explore a lava tube by helmet and flashlight. Craters, 2001 theater, and lunar views.
“La nostra guida, Andrea, è stato molto attento a tutti i dettagli. Si è dimostrato molto preparato e appassionato. Ci ho spiegato molte cose sull'Etna, senza mai risultare noioso. Tra approfondimenti scientifici, aneddoti legati al territorio e momenti di silenziosa meraviglia davanti alla maestosità del paesaggio, io e la mia amica siamo state benissimo. Consiglio…”
Private Mt Etna advanced trek from Catania with jeep transfer, 5–6 hrs of hiking, lava caves, helmets/torches, and packed lunch.
“a wonderful tour guided by Janet. she is really knowledgeable and helpful. we went trekking and saw all the stuff about volcanos. went into a cave and knew how the lava works.”
Hike Etna’s wild north side with an authorized volcanologist, crater-edge walking, and helmeted access to volcanic cones and fractures.
“An amazing experience! The tour company provided rain jackets and hiking boots. The transportation to 2800 m was provided via terrain vehicle to negotiate the extremely rough landscape. During the ~4h descent to the starting point, done by foot, our guide (Ciccio) provided a plethora of scientific and historical information. The hike included a stop…”
Ride a 4x4 up Etna, trek to lateral craters and lava fields, then explore Grotta delle Nevi with provided gear. 4 hours.
“Francesco is a very friendly guide who loves his job and sharing his knowledge. We had an excellent morning with the surprise of crossing the forest in a 4x4 and the descent under the lava flow was also interesting. Would definitely recommend (also take advantage of the restaurant on site, which is very good value…”
Winter Etna snowshoe trek to Valle del Bove: sea-to-crater views, black larch forests, active summit outlooks, with optional Catania pickup.
“Alfredo è stata un ottima guida, ha saputo coinvolgerci rendendo questa escursione piacevole e interessante, portandoci alla scoperta di sentieri meravigliosi accompagnati dalle sue affascinanti spiegazioni. Lo consiglio!”
Private Etna trek from Catania: 5–6 hours at 2,000 m, crater trails or 2025 lava, plus a helmeted cave visit and lunch.
“we had an Amazing walk. out a touristic path. grazie to manuel our guide who is very an volcan expert and learn us so much ! i wish i Can come to do it again. so nice. i recommand with no hesitation”
Trek Mt Etna’s summit craters to 3340 m from Rifugio Sapienza with a volcanology guide, lunar lava scenery, and lava-tube walk.
“Strongly recommend! The guide was knowledgeable, and we hiked all the way to the summit. The view was stunning! The only improvement point is that we were hiking very fast with little breaks, and only time to appreciate the view was at the summit, even though the entire hike was stunning! I would've liked a…”
Every great trekking region, and the routes worth walking in each.
