Mount Etna Tour to 2900m from Taormina
Activities

Mount Etna Tour to 2900m from Taormina

4.7/5
Excellent
Based on 11 reviews
from
£98.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Explore Mt Etna up close on a family-friendly tour
  • Cable car and Unimog ride to the crater
  • Views over the rest of Sicily
What to expect

Europe's highest volcano looms large over Sicily, so this family-friendly tour takes you as close to the top as you can. You'll be driven to Rifugio Sapienza, then swap to a cable car and 4x4 vehicle to reach the main crater at about 2,900m above sea level. The views and lunar landscape from here are nothing short of breathtaking.

Nature trails, caves, woods, and lava flows typify the landscape that leads to the top of Mt Etna. And after pick-up from your hotel you'll be driven to about 1900m above sea level at Rifugio Sapienza on the south side of Etna, where you'll hop off the bus to unearth some more.

On the way you'll learn all there is to know about Mt Etna and its explosive past. And don't worry – there'll be plenty of facts for the little ones to take in, too. Then, you'll get to see it all for yourself during some free time. Switch to a cable car and jump into an off-road vehicle that'll take you rumbling along to the main crater. You'll want your camera for this one.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Admission fees
  • check Cable car
What to remember
  • Please note, the guide who takes guests from Refugio up to 2900m speaks English only
  • Not suitable for expectant mothers
  • Not suitable for guests with poor health
  • Not suitable for guests who suffer from travel sickness
  • Not suitable for guests with cardiac or respiratory problems
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Bring a hat
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Bring warm clothes
  • Food and drinks not included
  • Subject to weather conditions
  • Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
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Provider
TUI ITALIA S.R.L.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.7/5

Based on 11 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Service

4.7/5

Safety

4.7/5

Staff

4.7/5

Value for money

4.6/5

  • Surrey1871

    From United Kingdom - May 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Fabio the guide was excellent his knowledge and explanation plus his video of the eruption

  • Anon

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Informative guide at the volcano site

  • Andy

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Very well organised after booking, perhaps TUI could do a bit better in explaining meeting points etc - it said the hotel bus area but actually it was ...

  • Kate and Chris

    From United Kingdom - October 2023

    Travelled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Very well irganised with fabulous guide Fabio and driver Anna. Pick up on time, very good local information and clear instructions for cable car ride ...

  • Mogsy

    From United States of America - September 2023

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    When we booked online it was confusing , at one point we were told our pick up would be from our hotel and then ultimately we were told we had to get ...

  • Nalle

    From Sweden - September 2023

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

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