14 Hiking Tours in Sicily to Build a Day Around

1.Mount Etna: Guided Volcano Summit Hiking Tour with Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,784 reviews · from $124Our pick

Ride the Etna cable car to 2,504 meters, then hike with a volcanic guide toward the highest point allowed that day. Expect lava tunnels, 2002/2003 eruption craters, the Barbagallo Crater, and Valle del Bove. Guides such as Edoardo and Giuseppe are praised for clear explanations and steady pacing.

“Superb organized tour with a really fantastic and extremely helpful guide (Guiseppe). Thanks for the unique experience!”

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2.Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and jeep

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,978 reviews · from $62

Ride Etna’s cable car to 2,500 meters, take a 4x4 to about 2,800 meters, then hike to 3,000 meters with a guide. You’ll see summit and lateral craters, the December 2023 lava flow, a 2002 lava vent, black sand, and a lava channel.

“The tour was very nice. It was one of the best activities we did on Sicilian. Our guide Antonio did a very good job and explained a lot! It was very interesting. Thx!”

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3.Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,875 reviews · 5 hours · from $77

Ride the Etna cable car and a 4x4 to 2,850 meters, then hike toward the Bocca Nuova and Central Craters with a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Simone, Alessandro, Giuseppe, and Vincenzo explain Etna’s eruptions, lava tunnels, and volcanic terrain while setting a careful pace.

“Alessandro was personable, knowledgeable, and funny. Paced everyone so as not to overextend themselves. His knowledge about volcanoes was great!”

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4.Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,545 reviews · from $67

Meet Ashàra’s multilingual guides at Rifugio Sapienza, ride the cable car to 2,500 meters, then hike across lava flows toward Etna’s summit craters. Guides such as Antonio, Giovanni, Marco, and Massimo explain the geology while adapting the route to weather and volcanic activity.

“The whole trip was amazing! Worth the money for definite!”

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5.Stromboli: Sunset Trekking at Sciara del Fuoco

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,372 reviews · 5 hours · from $35Best value

Meet Ashàra guides in Piazza San Vincenzo and hike through Mediterranean scrub to 400 meters on Stromboli. Guides such as Giuseppe, Giovanni, Federico, and Nino set a steady pace, explain the island, and lead you to sunset views of Sciara del Fuoco and its fiery eruptions.

“Absolutely amazing! It was a lifetime experience and I can only thank the tour company, our fantastic guide (Giovanni) and the whole crew for taking care of us in this spectacular island. We loved the tour in that it was a mix of athletic rigour and otherworldly views all accompanied by our amazing tour guide who is a true mountain explorer, a terrific person and a knowledgable and nature-loving human being. For me this tour isn't only about the volcano and its explosions but mostly about the trek around the mountain, exploring its views from different angles and becoming one with nature. It was very special and thank you all…”

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6.Mount Etna Trekking Trip off the Tourist Path

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,351 reviews · from $78

Join guides such as Antonio or Renato for a seven-hour Mount Etna trek from Catania. Walk quiet volcanic paths from about 1,850 to 2,400 meters, cross old lava flows, visit the Valle del Bove, and explore a lava cave when conditions allow. Shoes, poles, and warm layers are provided.

“Renato and Antonio were amazing, knowledgeable and took very good care of us. It was a great experience and I'd recommend it to anyone wanting to explore Etna's volcanic history or if into hiking and new experiences. Note that this is indeed a hike, I'd say on the medium difficulty side, for being normally fit, so take water, a few snacks and bring appropriate wear, but don't worry about shoes, warm layers or sticks, the guides can provide these. I'd like to add that this tour is grear value, because we got passionate and friendly guides, transportation, equipment, a quick visit to a nearby village and a diverse and engaging…”

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7.Etna Tour with Hiking, Cave Visit, & Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 518 reviews · 7 hours · from $83

Travel from Taormina to Etna with a small group of up to eight, hike extinct craters, enter a lava cave with helmet and headlamp, then taste honey, olive oil, wine, and other local foods. Guides such as Salvatore, Alessandro, and Nando bring geology and Sicilian life to the journey.

“our driver and guide, Florence, was teriffic. Her driving skills were very good. Navigating the winding road, through villages was easy for her. Her knowledge of the arra and of Etna was very comprehensive and she guided our group of 5 with ease.”

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8.Half-Day Mount Etna Morning Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 504 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $106

From Taormina, hike around Etna’s extinct craters at about 2,000 meters, walk through old woods, and enter a lava cave. Guides such as Tony, Roberto, Ricardo, Ugo, and Claudio explain the volcano’s geology and history. Boots, jackets, poles, lunch, wine, and hotel pickup are included.

“An excellent day out. Claudio our guide was just brilliant. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable throughout. Every aspect of the trip was organised, ensuring a great experience for all concerned.”

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9.Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $78Top rated

Start at Rifugio Sapienza and ride the cable car and 4x4 jeep to about 2,800 meters. Then hike across lava flows to Etna’s summit craters with guides such as Antonio, Max, Fabio, or Massimo. Expect strong wind, loose volcanic gravel, gas emissions, and route changes for safety.

“Antonio was an excellent guide blending knowledge of vulcano science with a great tour of the landscape and Etna history. He had great energy and was fun to be with. Highly recommended”

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10.Mount Etna: Summit Trek with Cable Car and snack included

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 278 reviews · from $109

Take Etna’s south-side cable car to 2,500 meters, then hike toward the summit craters with an Italian or English-speaking alpine guide such as Pietro or Vincenzo. Expect steep volcanic ground, smoke, wide Sicilian views, a brioche and water break, loaner boots and helmets, and a cable-car ride back.

“An incredible day! I cannot fault anything about the trip: communication beforehand was excellent and our guide on the day, the organisation of the day, and the pace... were all fantastic! The views were spectacular and we felt safe and well informed the entire time! I would 100% book this trip again if I revisit the area and have already raved about it to friends and family!”

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11.Stromboli: sunset trekking to Sciara del Fuoco – Ashàra

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 270 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Join Ashàra Etna & Stromboli Guides for a sunset hike from Piazza San Vincenzo to Stromboli’s 400-meter viewpoint. Guides such as Giuseppe, Pepe, and Fabio explain the volcano, provide boots, poles, helmets, and headlamps, and lead you back after dark.

“What a nice experience. The best for Stromboli. It’s a must. We went in a family trip. Nice trekking and the best at the end.”

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12.Mount Etna: Half-Day Guided Tour and Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 264 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

Travel from Catania to 2,000 meters on a five-hour guided Etna outing with a multilingual guide. Walk around Silvestri Craters, visit Grotta dei Tre Livelli, see a recent eruption site, and stop in Zafferana Etnea for local products. Guides such as Andrea, Silvia, Giuseppe, and Constanza bring strong local knowledge.

“Incredible guide who was very knowledgeable and open to lots of questions. Lots of scenic points and local stories. Pick up was right as expected and the trip was made all the sweeter by a stop at local honey farm.”

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13.Mount Etna: North Upper Craters Guided Tour by 4×4 with Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 243 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $94

Meet your Alpine Guide at Piano Provenzana for a 2.5-hour 4x4 tour to Mount Etna’s north craters. You’ll stop at the 2002 lava flow, hike near the Umberto and Margherita craters, and climb Pizzi Deneri if weather allows. Tours run in English, Italian, or French.

“Aufregende Fahrt nach oben mit spannenden Berichten der Guides”

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14.Etna: Craters of the 2002 Eruption Trekking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 218 reviews · from $41

Walk Etna’s north side from Piano Provenzana with a licensed volcano guide such as Daniele, Davide, or Vincenzo. See the 2002 lava flow, Hotel dell Betulle ruins, hornitos, cinder cones, and crater rims on a three-hour trek. Medium fitness and proper hiking shoes are required.

“Fantastic experience. Our guide, Daniele, was very nice and knowledgeable and was very helpful.”

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