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
Air-conditioned vehicle
pole trekking
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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 CRUISE PIER CATANIA
Sicilian Brunch
ETNA JEEP TOUR Terminal Cruise
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
Sicilian Brunch
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
Sicilian Brunch
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
EtnaJeep-Meeting point on Etna
Sicilian Brunch
Meeting point on etna
Duration: 4 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 TAORMINA pickup
Sicilian Brunch
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
Reviews
46 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great adventure
Areen A,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was great from the beginning to the end , they pick us up from the hotel, to the start of the trip in the vineyard to etna mount and even the light meal in the middle of the trip, alessandro was very nice kind and professional , however we were unlucky because of the stormy weather , it was enjoyable adventure with alessandro
Poor response to inclement weather and no show guide
Joshua R,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
1.00The tour guide never showed, so the driver, who only speaks Italian, did his best with his English speaking customers. Due to weather, most listed activities weren't possible for safety reasons, so it turned into a $120 brunch. If thunderstorms and lightning make the tour impossible due to safety reasons, and the forecast calls for thunderstorms, then the tour should be cancelled and the money refunded before it ever begins so as not to waste everyone's time and money. Very disappointing.
We had 6 in our group and...
Denise L,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had 6 in our group and it was amazing!! Alessandro was the best guide and showed us so much and had so much knowledge. Highly recommend this experience as he and his colleague drove us to many places. Truly worth the money!!!
A Walk Back in Time
Richard L,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00The Mt.Etna experience is so much more than you can imagine. History, geology, botany and wonder. Allessandro’s analogy makes the whole volcano relatable and easy to understand.from volcanic ash to boulders, mineral rainbows to volcanic “worm tunnels”, you will understand how this earth is held together. And the final trek up and around the craters will leave you dreaming you were there when earth began. You will never forget Mt. Etna…nor will you gorget Allessandro!!
Enjoyed the experience...
John C,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
4.00Enjoyed the experience and highlights of Mt Etna with Alessandro who is an amazing and passionate guide. The “jeep” may have been a little old and dirty but it got us up the mountain. Special mention for Gabriella, our young driver from Syracuse, who did a great job particularly bringing us safely back to the ship on time.
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