Mount Etna Tour to 2900m from Taormina

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Mount Etna Tour to 2900m from Taormina

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Language: German, English

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Duration: more than 8 hours

Entrance fees included

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Why you’ll love this…

Explore Mt Etna up close on a family-friendly tour
Cable car and Unimog ride to the crater
Views over the rest of Sicily

What to expect

Europe's highest volcano looms large over Sicily, so this family-friendly tour takes you as close to the top as you can. You'll be driven to Rifugio Sapienza, then swap to a cable car and 4x4 vehicle to reach the main crater at about 2,900m above sea level. The views and lunar landscape from here are nothing short of breathtaking.

Nature trails, caves, woods, and lava flows typify the landscape that leads to the top of Mt Etna. And after pick-up from your hotel you'll be driven to about 1900m above sea level at Rifugio Sapienza on the south side of Etna, where you'll hop off the bus to unearth some more.

On the way you'll learn all there is to know about Mt Etna and its explosive past. And don't worry – there'll be plenty of facts for the little ones to take in, too. Then, you'll get to see it all for yourself during some free time. Switch to a cable car and jump into an off-road vehicle that'll take you rumbling along to the main crater. You'll want your camera for this one.

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What's included

Transport
Guide
Admission fees
Cable car

What to remember

Please note, the guide who takes guests from Refugio up to 2900m speaks English only
Not suitable for expectant mothers
Not suitable for guests with poor health
Not suitable for guests who suffer from travel sickness
Not suitable for guests with cardiac or respiratory problems
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Bring a hat
Bring suitable footwear
Bring warm clothes
Food and drinks not included
Subject to weather conditions
Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change

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Provider

TUI ITALIA S.R.L.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.4 /5

Based on 10 reviews from verified customers

Review categories

Service

4.6/5

Staff

4.6/5

Value for money

4.4/5

Safety

4.6/5

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Michelle
Verified booking
5
3 October 2025
Travelled as a couple
We hadden een super leuke tourgide fabio die super informatief heel veel kon vertellen over sicily en de etna. En onze chauffeur maximiliano heeft ons veilig overal heen gereden. Het was een hele leuke en unieke ervaring. Zeker een aanrader!!!
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Rianne
Verified booking
4.6
8 August 2025
Travelled as a couple
Gids Fabio en chauffeur Pipo deden het super, veiligheid voorop, interessante weetjes en soms een grapje. Uitzicht was moeite waard, als je op Sicilië bent moet je toch ook kijken bij Etna. Leuke ochtend gehad!
V
Vries
Verified booking
4.6
23 July 2025
Travelled as a couple
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Jolanda
Verified booking
4.6
22 August 2024
Travelled with family
Goed geregelde excursie. Opstapplaats dicht bij ons appartement. De bus was goed op tijd. De reisleiding was goed op de hoogte van wie wel en wie niet helemaal naar boven gingen en vertelde in de bus al veel over de Etna. Genoeg tijd om naar boven te gaan en nog wat te eten of te drinken. Als je naar Sicilië gaat, moet je de Etna van dichtbij bekijken.
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TUI Musement Traveler
Verified booking
3
2 May 2024
Wat we heel jammer vonden, is dat we zelf in de bus er naar toe moesten aangeven dat we het hele pakket (kabelbaan en gids) hadden geboekt, terwijl de gids zei dat deze trip alleen naar het dorp op 1900 meter ging. Heel vreemd. Na herstel konden we alsnog gehaast de Etna op.Dorp niet kunnen gezien
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Lukasz
Verified booking
4.6
17 August 2024
Travelled with family

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