Catania: Etna Morning Tour, Lava Cave by Jeep & Van
At a glance
Catania: Etna Morning Tour, Lava Cave by Jeep & Van is a 5h 30m guided experience in Catania, Italy, operated by Etna & Sea Excursion. Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 275 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $68.51 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Flashlight, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Car seat (infant 0-2 age rate only).
Highlights
- Rated 4.6/5 by 275 travellers
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 7 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 5h 30m
- Group
- Small group, up to 32 travellers
- Languages
- Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–15 per booking · adult required
- Ages
- Infant 0–2 · Child 3–11 · Adult 12–99
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
After meeting your guide, you’ll board a comfortable air‑conditioned Jeep or van and begin an unforgettable journey to Mount Etna, climbing to about 2,000 meters. Along the way, your expert guide will reveal the secrets, legends, and powerful history of Europe’s most active volcano. Far from the crowded tourist spots, you’ll follow scenic trails, surrounded by unique flora and fauna, crossing ancient lava fields and monumental flows that have reshaped villages, roads, and landscapes. Equipped with helmets and torches, you’ll explore fascinating volcanic features such as Hornitos and lava flow caves, before reaching a stunning viewpoint overlooking the surreal lava desert of the Valle del Bove. To complete the experience, you’ll savor authentic local products from the Zafferana Etnea area, for a perfect taste of Sicily’s volcanic soul.
What's included
What's included
- Flashlight
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Car seat (infant 0-2 age rate only)
- Multilingual tour guide
- Helmet
- Trekking shoes (upon request)
- Transportation from the meeting point in Jeep/Van an air-conditioned vehicle
- Tastings of local products
Not included
- Anything not specified under "inclusions
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 3h
The excursion will start discovering old basalt lava flows, volcanic caves, secular woods and it will continue with the tastes and smell of Sicily. You will visit an area of ancient explosive activity, Hornitos, a half-volcano and a state shelter.The lunar landscape of “Bove Valley” and the black ash’s desert will make your excursion a gorgeous day. Finally a tasting of honey, wines and typical Sicilian product
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Stop 2 · 30m
located at 1,910 metres above sea level on the southern side of Etna, in the municipality of Nicolosi (CT).
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Stop 3 · 10m
The Valle del Bove is a large basin located on the eastern side of the volcanic edifice of Etna, within the protected area of the Etna Park, in the territory of the municipality of Zafferana Etnea (CT
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Stop 4 · 10m
"In Zafferana the air is good for the lips, it smells of fresh baked bread, of broom. And from up there, from the three thousand meters of Etna, Sicily is a three-pointed star in the upside-down sky of its ancient sea."
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Stop 5 · 15m
Facoltativa
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Stop 6 · 15m
Facoltativa
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Stop 7 · 15m
Facoltativa
Meeting point
Geographic coordinates 37.503780364990234,15.09548282623291
We will meet at P.za dei Martiri, 19 - Right in front of the Kilogrammo restaurant
We have our white flag with our logo (red colour).
IMPORTANT Customers must arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
Traveller ratings
4.6
277 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
- 5 ★ 223
- 4 ★ 28
- 3 ★ 14
- 2 ★ 3
- 1 ★ 9
Good to know
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Catania: Etna Morning Tour, Lava Cave by Jeep & Van take?
The experience lasts about 5h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $68.51 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Flashlight; Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points; Car seat (infant 0-2 age rate only); Multilingual tour guide; Helmet; Trekking shoes (upon request).
Where does it start?
Geographic coordinates 37.503780364990234,15.09548282623291 We will meet at P.za dei Martiri, 19 - Right in front of the Kilogrammo restaurant We have our white flag with our logo (red colour). IMPORTANT Customers must arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 275 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Catania.
