Etna Volcano Hike with Picnic

Your day starts bright and early. You’ll first be picked up and driven up to the volcano, passing through idyllic villages and some of Sicily’s most famous wine-growing regions, all the while gaining 1,200 meters in elevation. 

Accompanied by a geologist alpine guide, you’ll leave the main road and begin a 30-minute mild climb on board a sturdy off-road vehicle. From this vantage point, you’ll admire the stunning view from one of the most inaccessible and mysterious places on the volcano – the Bove Valley. 

After taking in the panoramic views, your vehicle will merge back on the paved road climbing up 2,000 meter in elevation to the end of all roads. From here, you’ll begin your hike, trekking past Mount Etna’s inactive craters. 

You’ll then drive on over to explore the cave, an impressive volcanic tube. 

After a morning of hiking and spelunking, you’ll sit down to enjoy a picnic on the craters, pouring DOC Etna wine and snacking on typical Sicilian food. Your Mount Etna adventure will end with a leisurely drive back to your accommodation. 

Depending on the level of fitness, hikes can be customized to light/mild/difficult, or not involve any trekking at all, if desired.