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Top 15 Volcano Hikes and Treks in Italy

22 tours  ·  from $35 a head

The 15 best volcano hikes and treks in Italy you can book today, with what each costs, how long it takes and how much climbing is involved. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Mount Etna: Summit Guided Hiking Tour up to 3,400 m - The cable car ride from 1,900 to 2,500 meters
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Mount Etna: Summit Guided Hiking Tour up to 3,400 m

1.Mount Etna: Summit Guided Hiking Tour up to 3,400 m

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,792 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $65Our pick

Join guides such as Eduardo or Giuseppe for a 5 to 6 hour Mount Etna hike from Rifugio Sapienza. Choose the moderate Barbagallo Craters at 3,000 meters or the more demanding summit route to about 3,400 meters, with cable car access, volcanic sand, lava flows, and views toward the Ionian coast.

“Pick up was on time and at my door. Everything was well organized and efficient. NOTE: the description doesn’t adequately warn you how strenuous the hike is. If there is any question about fitness, opt for a tour that includes the 4x4 truck/bus. Areas of the trail are narrow, steep, and in gravel that gives way under your feet. Also, at elevation, oxygen levels are low so coming from sea level there will be more difficult. In summary, the guide was attentive and knowledgeable. We enjoyed our trek and would consider it in the future.”

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Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and 4x4 - Barbagallo Crater and the high volcanic views
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Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and 4×4

2.Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,823 reviews · 5 hours · from $65

Reach 3,000 meters on Mount Etna with Etna Guides, using the cable car and 4x4 before a 3 to 4 hour walk. Expect black sand, lateral craters, a 2002 lava vent, a lava channel, and views toward the Bove Valley. Guides speak English, French, and Italian.

“Our trip to Etna was fantastic—both my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Antonio, our guide, was outstanding. He engaged warmly with everyone in the group and shared his extensive knowledge about Mount Etna and volcanoes in general. It was a truly memorable experience!”

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Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car - Meeting at Etna South
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Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car

3.Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car

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

Spend five hours on Mount Etna with a small group and volcano guide, walking from 2,850 meters toward the Bocca Nuova and Central Crater. You’ll cross volcanic sand, see the Valle del Bove, and explore a lava tunnel. Guides include Simone, Marco, Giuseppe, Basilio, and Vincenzo.

“Perfect day on Etna with Allessadro, free view 360. Very competent guide who knew his trade and geological history. Highly recommended tour to the summit.”

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Etna: summit craters trekking with volcano guide 3350mt - Cable car from Rifugio Sapienza to 2,500 meters
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Etna: summit craters trekking with volcano guide 3350mt

4.Etna: summit craters trekking with volcano guide 3350mt

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,712 reviews · 6 hours · from $77

Join Ashàra’s certified volcano guides, including Antonio, Massimo, Giacomo, or Giovanni, for a six-hour Etna trek. Ride the cable car and 4x4 to about 2,800 meters, then hike across lava and sulfur-stained ground toward the summit craters. Routes change with weather and volcanic activity.

“Everything was perfect! Max is a super guide, very kind with everyone. He gives us many informations about the history of Mount Etna and Sicily in general. We walked in the sulfuric land and saw beautiful panoramic views. Don't be shy and book a trip with them, it worth it!”

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Catania: Mount Etna Trekking Tour Beyond the Tourist Trails - Starting in Catania and stopping in Trecastagni
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Catania: Mount Etna Trekking Tour Beyond the Tourist Trails

5.Catania: Mount Etna Trekking Tour Beyond the Tourist Trails

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,596 reviews · 7 hours · from $81

Join Antonio, Renato, or another Etnaround naturalist guide for a seven-hour Etna hike from Catania. You’ll walk from 1,850 to 2,400 meters, see Silvestri Craters and the Valle del Bove, explore a lava cave when conditions allow, and slide down soft volcanic ash. Shoes, jackets, and poles are available.

“An unforgettable experience. Our guide’s passion and dedication were truly inspiring, you can tell he was born for this. The landscape looked like Mars, absolutely surreal. Couldn’t have asked for a better tour. Amust for anyone visiting.”

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Mount Etna: Guided Trek 3,000 Meters to the Summit - Two hours across ash, lava, and open volcanic ground
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Mount Etna: Guided Trek 3,000 Meters to the Summit

6.Mount Etna: Guided Trek 3,000 Meters to the Summit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,407 reviews · from $113

Join Etna Est for a six-hour guided trek from La Terrazza Dell’Etna to 3,000 meters. Guides such as Luca and Marco lead you across lava and ash, explain Etna’s geology, and adjust the pace for mixed groups. Bring warm layers, water, lunch, and face protection from ash.

“a wonderful and very emotional experience and adventure and the top leader of the Lucca group who passed on a lot of knowledge and information and care for all of us. The path is instructive, wonderful views of the craters, I recommend it to anyone who wants to know more about volcanoes and especially about the waters of Lucca”

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Stromboli: Sunset Trekking at Sciara del Fuoco - Meeting at Piazza San Vincenzo
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Stromboli: Sunset Trekking at Sciara del Fuoco

7.Stromboli: Sunset Trekking at Sciara del Fuoco

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

Join Ashàra guides such as Giuseppe, Giovanni, Nino, or Federico for a five-hour sunset hike on Stromboli. Walk to the 400-meter viewpoint at Sciara del Fuoco, watch eruptions after dark, and descend by headlamp. Expect steep sections, volcanic dust, and no late ferry off the island.

“Amazing tour, our guide Giuseppe was super experienced and skilled! Sciara del fuoco is a unique place. Trekking is about 9km, with a lot of pauses to rest.”

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Etna Sunset Tour: Volcano trek, Cave & tasting from Catania - The drive up takes you from city to volcano
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Etna Sunset Tour: Volcano trek, Cave & tasting from Catania

8.Etna Sunset Tour: Volcano trek, Cave & tasting from Catania

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,290 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

Travel from Catania to Mount Etna with a guide such as Salvatore Mario, Lorenzo, or Eduardo. Taste honey, olive oil, wine, and local foods, enter Grotta dei Tre Livelli, then walk across craters and lava flows near 1,910 meters. The walk is manageable, but sunset and clear views depend on weather.

“The tour was great and Stefano was a great tour guide too! We really enjoyed it, highly recommended.”

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Catania: Mount Etna Adventurous Hiking Tour with Equipment - From Catania to the mountain at 8:30 AM
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Catania: Mount Etna Adventurous Hiking Tour with Equipment

9.Catania: Mount Etna Adventurous Hiking Tour with Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 784 reviews · 7 hours · from $88

Join Etna Guide Tours for a seven-hour hike from Catania to Mount Etna’s Barbagallo Crater, reaching about 2,400 metres. Guides such as Alessandro, Alessio, Julian, and Ernesto explain the volcano, provide shoes and jackets, and lead you through a lava tube and volcanic sand channels.

“Amazing day with guides Alessandro, Alessio and our group. Guys perfectly accommodated capabilities of our group. It was an excellent hiking trip, learning experience and much fun- all in one. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates nature!”

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From Catania: trek on Mount Etna, Lava Cave & tasting Tour - The ride from Catania to Sapienza Refuge
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From Catania: trek on Mount Etna, Lava Cave & tasting Tour

10.From Catania: trek on Mount Etna, Lava Cave & tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 563 reviews · 7 hours · from $68

Spend seven hours exploring Etna’s extinct craters, recent lava fields, and a real lava cave with a guide such as Lorenzo or Carmelo. Round-trip transport, cave equipment, and tastings of honey, olive oil, and Etna wine are included. Higher cable-car and 4x4 options cost extra.

“It was a very enjoyable and informative trip. The guide, Stefano was very professional and he did a great job, making it a great experience!”

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From Taormina: Etna Tour with Hiking, Cave Visit, & Tastings - Rifugio Sapienza and Etna’s extinct craters
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From Taormina: Etna Tour with Hiking, Cave Visit, & Tastings

11.From Taormina: Etna Tour with Hiking, Cave Visit, & Tastings

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

Travel from Taormina or Giardini Naxos to Mount Etna with a guide such as Salvatore, Alessandro, or Giuseppe. Walk among extinct craters, enter Grotta dei Tre Livelli with helmet and headlamp, then taste Etna honey, olive oil, wine, and other local foods.

“Giuseppe was a brilliant guide, very friendly + informative. I was with my adult daughter + we both loved the day. We choose to do the quad bikes option once at the location, this was great fun. After the activity on the mountain Giuseppe drove us to the local food + drinks sampling. We where part of a lovely group from all different countries + all got on great + had lunch together. Thank you Giuseppe for looking after us so well 😊”

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From Taormina: Half-Day Mount Etna Morning Trek - The drive from Taormina to Etna
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From Taormina: Half-Day Mount Etna Morning Trek

12.From Taormina: Half-Day Mount Etna Morning Trek

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

Join Etna People for a 6.5-hour morning trip from Taormina, with pickup, a 1.5 to 2-hour trek near 2,000 meters, a lava cave visit, and lunch at an Etna winery. Guides such as Tony, Roberto, Ricardo, Ugo, and Claudio bring geology and local stories to life.

“The scenery was beautiful and interesting but it was our fantastic guide/driver who made the tour so terrific. Danielle was very knowledgeable about the volcanic actions and history of Etna and he was able to instill a sense of humor into the stories he told which made it even more enjoyable. In addition to the great guide, we had the pleasure of spending the day together with a very nice group of people from several parts of the world. We ended the tour with lunch and wine at a small winery where we were seated outside so we got to enjoy the scenery and beautiful weather. Overall, we had a…”

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Etna excursion 3000 meters with 4x4 cable car and Trekking - Cable car to 2,500 meters
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Etna excursion 3000 meters with 4×4 cable car and Trekking

13.Etna excursion 3000 meters with 4×4 cable car and Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 504 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $66

Ride from Rifugio Sapienza to 2,500 meters by cable car, continue by 4x4 to 2,850 meters, then hike around Barbagallo Crater near 3,000 meters. Alpine guides such as Pepe, Nino, Fabio, and Antonio explain Etna’s eruptions. Expect cold, wind, loose volcanic sand, and narrow crater ridges.

“A great mini adventure! Antonio (our guide) was brilliant and we learnt so much. Would highly recommend.”

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Mount Etna Adventurous Hiking Tour with Equipment - What the six-and-a-half-hour day looks like
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Mount Etna Adventurous Hiking Tour with Equipment

14.Mount Etna Adventurous Hiking Tour with Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 439 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Join guides such as Ernesto, Alessandro, Alessio, or Giuliano for a six-hour hike across Mount Etna’s Valle del Bove. You’ll walk volcanic ash and gravel, reach quieter areas near the smoking craters, and use supplied boots, poles, helmets, and windbreakers. Transport from Catania is included.

“A trip where you actually trek! We did about 6-7km and got up to 2500ft... it was a gorgeous day and a lot of fun. Very doable with decent fitness.. the group goes at a reasonable pace with lots of check ins to make sure everyones ok. For reference I am 38, exercise regularly and found the difficulty 4/10. With few challenging bits and I could have slowed without issue at any point. The terrain was like another planet.. really cool to see. Ernesto as a guide was fantastic. Very much enjoyed his stories and company.”

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Mount Etna: Summit Trekking Tour - Meeting at Piano Provenzana
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Mount Etna: Summit Trekking Tour

15.Mount Etna: Summit Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 347 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $65

Meet at Piano Provenzana for a safety briefing, gear check, and 4x4 ride to 2,900 meters. Guides such as Luca, Marco, Arturo, and Paolo lead a steady climb through lava fields to Etna’s summit craters, with views toward Sicily, the Aeolian Islands, and Calabria.

“Taking a guided tour up to the summit of mount Etna is highly recommended. Incredible view at the crater, very informative guide who adjusts the route and the pace to the needs of the group and the conditions which made us feel safe and well guided. Take high socks and a handkerchief. If your shoes or jacket are not suitable you can borrow them.”

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