Mount Etna Tour to 2900m from Taormina
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Mount Etna Tour to 2900m from Taormina

4.6/5
Excellent
45 reviews
Free cancellation
Language: German, English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Entrance fees included
Guided tour
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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 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

4.6 /5

Based on 45 reviews from verified customers

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    Ingela

    Verified booking

    5
    28 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    Fantastiskt guide, kunnig och vänlig, kändes tryggt hela upplevelsen.

  • N

    Niels

    Verified booking

    4.2
    21 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    Kæmpe fejl at kalde turen "...fra Taormina". Vi var overhovedet ikke i Taormina. Hvorfor hedder turen det? Bortset fra det var det en stor oplevelse.

  • E

    Erika

    Verified booking

    4.2
    10 August 2025

    Travelled with family

    Fantastisk guide med otrolig kunskap och så härligt humör! Det enda övriga att önska hade varit längre tid uppe på vulkanen. Det blev lite stressigt med köer till linbana och bussar så tiden där uppe och att kanske kunna äta lunch i lugn och ro med den otroliga utsikten hans inte med.

  • S

    Sweden

    Verified booking

    5
    4 August 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    Mycket trevlig och intressant upplevelse Etna är ett måste att uppleva om man besöker Sicilien Och om Etna var bra så var turguiden Fabio helt fantastiskt med sin energi och entusiasm ??han gjorde hela resan??????//Svenskarna

  • H

    Hanne

    Verified booking

    4.2
    12 July 2025

    Travelled with family

    Jeg ville gerne have haft en bedre idé om ruten. Alt gik fint.

  • A

    Astri

    Verified booking

    5
    9 July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    Hvor man skulle ta bussen fra burde vært tydeligere forklart, og vi burde virkelig fått en melding kvelden før som bekreftet turen. Jeg hadde kun et referansenr fra mange måneder tilbake og ingen måte å kontakte noen hvis man hadde spørsmål. Vi var virkelig usikre på om det ville dukke opp en buss, men det gjorde det, heldigvis.

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