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
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 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 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 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 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
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
Reviews
31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Interesting tour, but not a jeep adventure
Bruce C,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
4.00Tour guides were friendly. Driver communicated well on pickup and was on time, with meetup at our hotel. All 4 tour stops were ok. first was a lava flow - interesting but not that impressive. next, visit to winery and tasting. this was fun. next, inside a lava cave. not a very large cave. worth 10 minutes of time. finally, to the crater. we thought this was an off-road jeep adventure, but there was no off-roads or jeeps. we had rented a car and could have done this entire tour on our own. the explanations by the guide were informative, but this was just really a drive to the top of the mountain. by the way, you do not really go to the top, only to one crater about half way or two-thirds up. i am not sure if it is even possible to go to the too, other than hiking.
Alessandro (A+)
Andrea H,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alessandro was great! Very well organized and clear with communication. He helped to document the trip and was flexible enough to meet the needs of the group. He even sent me some videos of Etna erupting one week after we left! Just awesome.
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.
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