Epic Etna: Half-Day Nature & Sicilian Flavors from Catania

Alessandro our guide was excellent Very knowledgeable about my etna, the lava and never rushed us. After that we went to the lava cave and wine testing. Nice driver with no issues

We chose Etna Tribe after looking at lots of other options for a tour of Etna. For us, pickup and dropoff from our accommodations in Catania was appealing, and our tour group consisted of exactly eight people. Florence, our tour guide, was great from start to finish and gave us background info on the geology, plants and animals of the Etna region as we climbed towards Rifugio Sapienza, the starting point for the tour. The weather was cloudy and foggy, and Florence suggested it may not be a good idea to take the cable cars to high altitude, because there would be nothing to see. We did a guided hike from the Rifugio, and we saw several craters and the remains of recent lava flows, with Florence and her companion guide providing more information. After the Etna hike, we continued on to a wine shop for a wine and food tasting. Beforehand I was much more interested in Etna than the wine tasting, but I really enjoyed the breadth of Sicilian food and drink specialties we had a chance to try.

Enjoyed a day filled with activities. Easy pickup in Catania and transfer to mt etna. Chose to do the cable car (80 euro extra) which included the journey and a tour at the top of etna. Bruna was an awesome guide. Her high energy throughout the day was very much appreciated.

Pick-up was easy and smooth, and Claudio was such a gentleman throughout the day. In our group of 8, we were the only ones who chose the cable car and jeep experience. Claudio made sure we had our tickets and guided us in the right direction, which made everything stress-free. When we returned, the group was right there waiting for us, perfectly timed. The lava cave was another highlight, with a short but hike over the rocks. Stopping at the winery afterward was the perfect way to end the adventure relaxing with lunch, good wine, and great conversation with the group. Drop-off was just as seamless as pick-up. Overall, an amazing day that I would highly recommend!

Here's mama Etna . She comes alive with a tour leader (Bruna) who lives and breaths the mountain. You have to be lucky for the weather to be good. And we were. As we left, the rain came in and it would not have been so pleasant. We were in a group of 6 and the guide could switch effortlessly between English and French to make sure we all understood what we were looking at. The food and wine tasting was also really enjoyable. There was no high pressure sales pitch which was refreshing. You've really got to pick one of the options that takes you up higher to enjoy the day. The base package only gets you up to 1900 meters and you really need to get to two and a half thousand meters to get a feel for the mountain.

Thoroughly enjoyed this hike with Tommaso, our guide, from Etna Tribe. It was challenging, fun and educational. Our hike comprised of a small group of 6, and included a hotel pick-up and drop-off, optional hike options and a wine/olive oil tasting. I honestly can't fault any part of the experience and was the highlight of my trip to Sicily. Forever thankful to Tommaso from Etna Tribe as the perfect guide. He is so funny, charming and a Geology post-grad, so he truly knows his stuff. I'm so happy I booked this experience and cannot wait to return to Catania, which really stole my heart.

We had the option of taking the cable car up or exploring around the Silvestri craters. We chose the latter and our guide Bruna was an absolute joy. She shared her knowledge with boundless and infectious enthusiasm. And all in both French and English. I’d definitely recommend this trip.

Stefano was our guide. Very fun day , he was cool beans, professional and knowledgeable. Learned so much about this beautiful area of Sicily.

Unforgettable Etna Tour with Nando – Perfect for Families! We had an amazing experience exploring Mount Etna with our guide Nando. He was incredibly positive, enthusiastic, and made everyone — including our child — feel welcome and included. The tour was well organized, informative, and very family-friendly. Nando’s passion for the volcano and his warm personality made the whole trip unforgettable

Really good trip to Mount Etna. Our guide Alessandro told us so much about the volcano. All pick ups and arrangements were very easy. Etna tribe communication and email response excellent.