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ECO GREEN Mount Etna Tour – Half-Day Etna Excursion

5/5 390 reviews

Type of tour: Safari & Trekking

The first ECO GREEN tour on Mount Etna

GO-ETNA

5/5 (2053)

Responsible travel – 100% electric. Discover Europe’s largest volcano with our Eco Green Etna Tour. During the ride with our sustainable electric vehicles as well as during the easy and impressive hike, you will explore old and new lava flows, craters and an impressive volcanic landscape accompanied by an English-speaking guide.

ECO GREEN Etna Tour : Highlights

100% GREEN Tour on Mount Etna
Take a hike along the old and new lava flows
Equipped with helmets and flashlights you will explore a lava cave
Insight into an impressive volcanic landscape without leaving a CO2 footprint.
English-speaking guide
Very small groups: max 6 passengers per vehicle, max 2 vehicles

Full description

Sustainable and responsible travel – be part of the touristic transformation. With our Eco Green Mount Etna Tour you choose the most enjoyable experience, because they do good. It connects adventure with sustainabilty and preserves the unique nature on Mount Etna. Discover one of the most active volcanoes in the world with our Eco Green Tour. We will pick you up at your accommodation with one of our electric vans and are heading in the direction of the volcano.

We are passing idyllic Sicilian villages and some of Sicily’s most famous wine-growing regions and whilst gaining altitude, you will learn a lot about the country, the population and their culture. You will certainly remember the impressive play of colours of the black lava and the extraordinary vegetation on Mount Etna. As we pass by the lava flows of recent years, we will see centuries-old forests and we will stop at some of the most beautiful places on Mount Etna. We will also pass by one of the old houses which was destroyed by an eruption in the past. During an easy and impressive hike of approx. 1 hour on the craters in the surrounding, you will see the unique landscape with the old and new lava.

You will learn a lot about the history of the volcano with its myths and about the current situation during this guided trip on Mount Etna, always accompanied by your competent English-speaking guide. You will continue your electric tour through the pine forests and you will get further insight into the unique and diverse flora and fauna which inhabits the lava rocks. The Mount Etna park flora is extremely rich and varied, and shapes the landscape with its continuous changes.

Like the speleologists, you will be equipped with helmets and flashlights to explore one of the famous lava caves on foot with your guide. These caves were created by a lava flow and they still have special properties. Centuries ago, residents close to Mount Etna used these caves for the ice production.

As the last stop of our Eco Green half day experience we will drive to the hardened lava flows, which destroyed the local ski lift during the last big eruption.

After all these unforgettable impressions we will return to your accommodation.

Go-Etna is becoming CO2-neutral – Be part of our journey. For more information regarding our project “promise 2026” please click here.

Information / Included

Including experienced English speaking guide
Including equipment like trekking poles, helmet and flashlight
Including Pickup service: In the area around Taormina and Catania the pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, campsite, pension, holiday cottage, railway station, port, etc. are included. Possibility to meet us at the highway exit (in case you travel with your own car).

Other information

The tour is easy and suitable for everyone.
Children under 12 years pay EUR 10.00 less. Upon request we can provide a child safety seat or booster seat (free)
Trekking shoes can be rented on request for EUR 5.00/pair
Wind jacket can be purchased on request for EUR 20.00/piece
Your gift voucher: Place your order by phone or email ([email protected]) to get a gift voucher
Availability: We are open all year, except: 25.12 and 01.01

Tour times

Pickup/drop off at your accommodation:

09:20 - 09:50 ca. 16:00

Pickup/drop off at meeting point:

10:30 ca. 15:30

ECO GREEN Etna Tour: Reviews 390

Score 5/5

Total reviews: 390
Reviews in English: 104

Ágoston Basa VERIFIED
28 October 2024

Go Etna - Green tour!

Best choice if you have a day to visit Etna. Our guide Sasha was very well preapared and helpful! Everything well explained, the tour on foot is very chill, yet beautiful!

R VERIFIED
28 October 2024

Great tour guide

Steve the tourguide kept everyone informed along the tour, and even though there were multiple nationalities and different languages, he was able to flawlessly transititon between them. The vehicle was a large ford transit people carrier and generally comfortable. Obviously as you climb the mountain, it gets colder and visibility gets reduced, so we couldnt see the peak. Ask for Steve if you're going on your tour!

Tina & Thomas VERIFIED
08 October 2024

Eco Green Etna Tour

The tour given by Steve was both entertaining and informative. And his guidance was very reliable. I can highly recommend the tour with him!

Ruth Nash VERIFIED
30 September 2024

Excellent experience

The Etna trip was really interesting, varied and fun. Steven was a great guide, sealing both English and German to our small car of 6. We were picked up conveniently from our Airbnb, and dropped back after the tour. The hike was slow paced and steep towards the end but very manageable, we even had an 86yr old lady us who managed it fine, she had poles which I saw a few people also having. We stopped off for a bite to eat in the way back and then got back around 330pm. Very glad we did this experience Thanks Go Etna!

Doug F VERIFIED
20 September 2024

Happy days

A lovely and informative day .

Antonio Donini VERIFIED
15 September 2024

Excellent. A great experience. Well done Francesco

On this tour we reduce Co2 emissions by up to 70% (11.350 Kg Co2) every year

Prices & Booking

No hidden fees - All inclusive

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts

Available all year round

GREEN Etna Half-day Tour

Duration: 5 hours Difficulty: Easy
€ 80 per person

Pick up at our meeting point motorway exit GIARRE

€ 90 per person

Pick up at your hotel in Catania or Taormina area

English-speaking guide

Only with electric vehicles

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Payment options

Cash to the guide

Credit Card online

Wire transfer

Other pickup locations

On request, with a supplement, it is possible to request pick-up service also outside of Catania / Taormina, for example: Syracuse, Noto, Messina, etc. Contact us for more information

Private ECO GREEN Etna Tour

This tour is also available in a PRIVATE version. Driver, guide and vehicle will be available exclusively for you.

- Mount Etna Private Tours
- Contact us for all other Tours

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any additional costs?

Absolutely not! We only offer "all inclusive" trips. There are no nasty surprises during the tour; no hidden costs or entrance fees which have to be paid separately, for the listed program.

What clothing is recommended for this tour?

Recommended clothing varies depending on the season:

From November to March
We recommend a winter jacket, long trousers, a warm hat and sturdy waterproof shoes.

From April to May
Weather and temperatures can be very different, so we recommend layered winter clothing and trainers.

From June to September
The weather and temperatures are pleasant, we recommend a T-shirt, trousers or shorts, sneakers. (In any case, it is recommended to have a light jacket with you in case of wind)

October
Weather and temperatures are very different, so we recommend multi-layered winter clothing and trainers.

What happens in case of bad weather?

Weather conditions are monitored daily and in the event of a thunderstorm you will be contacted to cancel or postpone the tour. In case of cancellation or impossible postponement, we will refund (if the tour has been paid in advance).

How can I cancel my booking?

It is possible to cancel the booking through our APP, through the booking section of the website or by email. Cancellations by phone or SMS / WhatsApp are not possible.

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