Our Etna excursions
from €69
Adult Price
4x4 tour + trekking to the 2002 craters at 3000m
3,403m
Etna Summit
Summit craters reachable with a volcanological guide
2-8h
Excursion Duration
From half a day (2h) to a full day (7-8h)
1h30
From Catania
Driving distance from Catania to Piano Provenzana (65 km)
Etna Nord Excursions: Tours, Trekking and Guided Visits
Etna Nord excursions from Piano Provenzana: crater trekking, 4x4 tours and guided visits, with departures 1h30 from Catania and 1h15 from Taormina. Choose your adventure on Europe's highest active volcano.
4x4 and Jeep Tours
Off-road up to 3000m with crater trekking. Also private jeep tours with wine tasting.
Guided Trekking
From the Valle del Bove to the summit craters at 3403m. Authorised volcanological guides, all levels.
Sunset Excursions
Etna at dusk: 4x4 sunset tour with views over the Ionian Sea and the coast from Catania to Taormina. From €79.
From Catania and Taormina
Piano Provenzana is reachable in 1h30 from Catania and 1h15 from Taormina. Daily departures.
Why Choose Etna Nord Excursions
700-Hectare Beech Forest — The Etna Nord beech forest is among the highest in the Mediterranean (1500-2000m). Shaded trails among century-old trees, even in midsummer.
From 1800m to 3400m — From Piano Provenzana to the summit craters: 2002 lava flows, ash deserts, lava tube caves and views over the Ionian coast from Catania to Taormina.
From €69 for Adults — 4x4 tour + trekking from €69, sunset excursions from €79, guided trekking from €100. Reduced rates for children. Excursions from easy to expert.
Less Crowded than the South — The north side receives 70% fewer visitors than Rifugio Sapienza. Small groups and authorised local volcanological guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our excursions