Etna by Jeep: Exploring Craters and Lava Caves and Etna Wines
Overview
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5 hours
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Exciting Jeep tour and walk on the crests of the craters in search of hornito and lava flow caves until reaching the wonderful view of the prehistoric Valle del Bove to discover the origins of the Etna volcano.
The emotion that our excursion provokes is unique. You will feel like walking on the moon and going to the center of the Earth. Walking along the summit perimeter of the craters you can admire the incredible volcanic cone from where the lava came out.
The pleasant excursion will take you to discover magical places where nature expresses itself simultaneously with destruction and reconstruction.
Finally, the pleasant and relaxing tasting of typical Sicilian products will be the right reward for a unique and unrepeatable experience.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Customers who have not reached the legal drinking age in Italy, i.e. 18, will not be served alcoholic beverages.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
tasting of Etna DOC wines and typical Sicilian products
pole trekking
Air-conditioned vehicle
What To Expect
Mount Etna
On the slopes of Etna, the path reveals the volcano. The 2001 eruptive vent emerges, a lunar landscape of basalt rocks. The warm soil underfoot and the smell of sulfur indicate active fumaroles. In front of us, the mouth is a lateral explosion crater, walls with layers of lava. Glowing rocks convey the dynamics of the magma that shaped this place. Although many years have passed, the eruptive vent is still active, with fumarolic activity and fractures in the ground. The landscape shows volcanological signs, such as the presence of volcanic bombs and new fractures. We stop, aware of the geological process. The eruptive vent, with its volcanological spectacle, offers a unique opportunity to understand the internal dynamics of the volcano. The panorama, dotted with lava formations, is a visual lesson in Etna's geological history. With this show in our hearts, we continue the journey, taking the memory of these places with us.
Mount Etna
Cave of the Carcarazzi Craters It is a vertically developing cavity located within the eruptive apparatus of the 1766 eruption of the Calcarazzi mountains, and like all cavities of this type, the walls are extremely unstable as they are made up of welded slag. In the eruptive fracture some magma remains which is consolidating, but a superficial part of the fracture can remain empty and accessible through the explosive or effusive vents, giving rise to a type of volcanic cave. Although the eruptive systems of Etna are very numerous, cavities of this type open only in a few of them, in fact most of the secondary craters remain occluded by the pyroclastic material at the end of their activity.
Options
ETNA JEEP TAORMINA pickup
Duration: 5 hours
Wine and Oil Tasting : tasting of Etna DOC wines and typical Sicilian products
Etna south: Ascent to the craters of the 2001 eruption Overlooking the ancient caldera of Etna Caving tour of lava cave
Jeep : air conditioning and Wi-Fi
Pickup included
Etna Jeep Tour NO PICK UP
Duration: 5 hours
Wine tasting: tasting of Etna DOC wines and typical Sicilian products
Etna South: Climb to the craters of the 2001 eruption Overlooking the ancient caldera of Etna Speleological visit to a lava cave
Jeep: Air conditioning and wifi
ETNA JEEP CRUISE PIER CATANIA
Duration: 5 hours
wine tasting : tasting of Etna DOC wines and typical Sicilian products
Etna South: Climb to the craters of the 2001 eruption Overlooking the ancient caldera of Etna Speleological visit to a lava cave
Jeep: air conditioning and wifi
Pickup included
ETNA JEEP Cruise Pier Messina
ETNA JEEP TOUR Terminal Cruise
Duration: 5 hours
Wine and Oil Tasting : tasting of Etna DOC wines and typical Sicilian products
Etna south: Ascent to the craters of the 2001 eruption Overlooking the ancient caldera of Etna Caving tour of lava cave
Jeep : air conditioning and Wi-Fi
Pickup included
ETNA JEEP from SYRACUSE-ORTIGIA
Duration: 5 hours
DOC wine and oil tasting : tasting of Etna DOC wines and typical Sicilian products
Etna south : Ascent to the craters of the 2001 eruption Overlooking the ancient caldera of Etna Caving tour of lava cave
JEEP : Air conditioning and Wi-Fi
Pickup included
Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Alessandro is Sensational
Trish H,
Jun 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00I would give this tour a 10/10 if I could. Sensational tour and Alessandro was not only extremely knowledgeable but also absolutely lovely. He explained his love of Mt Etna through informed information and a series of videos. It was the perfect ending to amazing Sicily. Please do yourself a favour and book this tour with Alessandro!!
Amazing views of...
Maia K,
Jun 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing views of mountains Etna and exploration of the craters and the lava tubes (caves). We enjoyed the enthusiasm and all the knowledge Alessandro, our guide, offered. He was super accommodating, very prepared and ready to answer all of our questions. We visited a local winery and enjoyed not only the wine but also the variety of local pestos, olives and honey. We will defiantly return!
Amazing Day
Kay P,
Jun 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great time exploring the calderas of Mount Aetna. Our guide Allesandro was amazing. His communication with us before the tour was spot on. He was very easy to find the morning we docked. And his knowledge of the mountain is extraordinary. He even provides videos via an iPad to help explain what we are seeing. Make sure you wear sturdy shoes as you will be walking on old lava flows. The guides provide trekking poles and helmets when needed. Alessandro and his assistant Antonio took great care of us and I highly recommend this tour. We had a lot of fun and learned a lot. Bonus was meeting “Mr. Alfie” working in his vineyard and telling us about his vines. Don’t miss this tour if you are interested in volcanoes or you like to hike.
Highlight of Our Trip!
Danielle H,
Jun 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an absolutely incredible time with Alessandro! We booked the tour the evening before, and he reached out right away to coordinate pick-up right from our hotel. Alessandro is so knowledgable about Etna and volcanos in-general, and you can really tell how much he loves the subject matter and his job. If we ever return to the area, we will absolutely book another tour!
A unique and entertaining visit avoiding the crowds
Emma R,
May 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a 7.30am pick-up and drove directly to Etna, with Alessandro explaining all about volcanos and the formation of Sicily. He is very passionate and knowledgeable and we were very entertained. We stopped on the lower slopes to don helmets and head torches and explore the lava caves- incredible! We then bought ourselves a coffee and croissant as we were hungry and then had a 1.5 hour walk up the volcano, with further information and Alessandro’s personal videos of previous eruptions- and an incredible vew all the way to Syracuse. When we came down to the shop below, we were offered a taste of local drinks and Alessandro got us an arancini and we headed down to a local winery. There we had a brief stroll through the vineyard and learned the history of wines from the Etna DOC area, alongside two tastings. We had a great time with Alessandro, I can imagine he will adapt the tour according to the time it’s starts and the weather and the fitness levels of the clients. We were very lucky to have a clear but windy day, not too hot! Bring decent walking shoes and layers, 2.5km up a volcano can have very different weather to the coast. Thank you Alessandro!
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