Ethical business
We are an idea born and made in Sicily with two ingredients, passion for nature and love for this country.
Local guides
We are a team of guides and outdoor experts with the mission to enhance Sicily
Green mind
We are deeply aware of environmental challenges and fully dedicated to driving impactful sustainability initiatives.
Valuable experiences
We only select activities with high naturalistic and experiential value
Why pick us?
What is the meeting point?
To take part you will have to reach the meeting point marked below on your own. We remind you this is an approximate point, after confirmation you will receive an email with detailed instructions to partecipate.
What happens in case of bad weather?
Outdoor activities are always affected by weather conditions. Last-minute cancellations are possible. Cancellations by our organization always entitle you to a full refund of the deposit. To know the policy about bad weather visit the "Assistance" page, "Reservations" section.
Can I reach the excursion location by public transport?
You can reach the meeting point of this excursion by train or bus from Catania or other locations. You can view transport services of Ferrovia Circumetnea company.
Can kids join?
Yes, this excursion is also open to children as long as they are used to get long mountain hikes.
Faq
€ 70,00 - Adult
Price per person. Online deposit of € 10 per person; Balance on site of € 60 per person.
It includes: Guide, helmet, torch, insurence.
€ 180,00 - Family pack*
Price per family. Online deposit of € 30 per family; Balance on site of € 150 per family.
It includes: Guide, helmet, torch, insurence for the whole family.
*The Family pack is a discounted price for families of 2 parents and a maximum of 2 children/teenagers up to 14 years old.
Pricing & Included stuffs
We are in the heart of the Etna wine production, a land of vineyards dominated by medieval villages such as the beautiful town of Randazzo, and by biggest natural parks of Sicily: like the mount Etna park to the south, the Nebrodi park to the north and the Alcantara River park to the east. In addition to Etna Wild we recommend to take a look at the Grand Tour with Quad on Etna, at the Alcantara Gorge Body Rafting and finally, but not least, at the the Lakes Tour with Quad on the Nebrodi mountains. But let's move on to the description of Etna Wild:
The trail begin from an altitude of 1.100 meters surrounded by typical lava fields of Etna. You walk along a beautiful path that leads to the eruptive vents of 1981: a lot of craters formed during an eruption with a massive emission of lava that flowed down to the border of Randazzo town. More brave will reach the edge to take a look at the shape and depth of a inactive volcanic crater. The track go on through unique landscapes: pine woods that lead to ancient lava fields where colors and scents suddenly change. Step by step you will leave the world behind you, walking into a realm where beauty and diversity dominate. At 1.700 meters you arrive in a place with incredible charm, here the nature is the master and the landscape is extraordinary. You walk on a very ancient lava field made of rope lavas (only the 5% of the a lava on mount Etna belong at this type) flowed and cooled 500 years ago. In the distance sea is on the clouds while the smoking peak of Etna tells us it lives and breathing with us. This is a good place where contemplate the creation and take its energy. A few hundred meters from the path, hidden in the depths of a huge lava field, we will find one of the most beautiful lava tubes. In 2013, this natural site was declared from the UNESCO committee, World Heritage Site. The Lamponi cave is one of the longest lava tubes of Etna, it has three canals, the longest measuring around 300 meters. Inside the light go through some holes on the ceiling lighting up the darkness; a lot of geological phenomena inside give us many information about the biggest eruption of Etna. The exploration of the cave requires helmets and torches provided by the guide. After exploration we will take lunch and get the back trail.
Activity description
📅 Availability
Every day by reservation.
🤔 Who can do it?
Anyone with a basic level of fitness can participate in this activity.
🔓 Refund policy
Cancellation within 4 days: full refund. Within 24 hours: refund via voucher. In the previous 24 hours: no refund.
⛔ Limitazioni
Minimum booking required 2 people, maximum 10 people. This activity is not suitable for pregnant women and for people with respiratory or cardiac diseases.
🧭 Hike details
Length: 15 km; Elevation gain +500 meters.
🕒 How long does it last?
This hike lasts 5/6-hours and starts at 9.00am.
🗣️ Languages
Italian, English.
🥾 Recommended clothing
We recommend sportswear with trekking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, windbreaker, 10/15 liter backpack. In winter, mountain clothing appropriate to the season.
🥖 🥛 Food & Water
For this activity you can bring a lunch box according to your needs with at least 2 liters of water (not included).
📋 Required skills
Not required any skills
🅿️ Parking
Free parking is available on site.
Activity features
Unesco full day hiking on Etna up to 1.700 meters. Cross of one of the largest lava fields of the volcano, trek along a beech forest and speleology session in a lava tube.
Environmental impact assessment
High
Sustainability
Grafico alta sostenibilita
* All environmental assessments are the result of internal analyses of The Island of Wonders. These have no scientific value, but represent assessments of professionals people who collaborate on sustainability projects of The island of Wonders. Therefore, although carefully drafted, they may contain errors and/or estimation that do not correspond to reality.
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How it works
1
Make a reservation
Reservation doesn't involve any payment. The deposit will be pre-authorized and charged only after confirmation.
2
Receive response
Your reservation can be confirmed, rejected or you will receive a modification proposal you could accept or decline. In case of reject or decline the deposit will be released on your payment method. Check always your email including spam to get all updates.
3
Get ready for adventure
After confirmation you will receive an email with detailed instructions to get activity.
Ottima esperienza
È un bellissimo percorso durante cui, Salvatore ,la nostra guida, ci ha spiegato le fasi eruttive dell'etna, illustrato uno tra i crateri piú recenti e ci ha fatto immergere nella natura di questo bellissimo vulcano. Molto bella e caratteristica anche la visita alla grotta. È un percorso di 15 km, quindi non per tutti, ma che consiglio a chi è abituato a passeggiare.
September 3, 2023
Gennaro D'Antonio
Unforgettable
Walking across immense lava fields was an unforgettable experience, ably led by Salvo.
The cave was less impressive than I expected altough this was the advertised purpose of the day.
The trip was intended to start from Randazzo but we then used our own transport, driving for 40 minutes to the park entrance and paid for parking in addition to the fee for the trip.
October 3, 2023
Claire
Unforgettable day hiking Etna
We had an unforgettable experience exploring Etna thanks to our guide Salvo, who led us to several craters and a very impressive lava cave and who told us a lot of interesting facts about volcanos in general and the specifics of Etna.
The booking process went smoothly and our guide contacted us in advance to clarify the meeting point etc. As a family of three we were lucky to have a private tour and we were asked about our preferences in advance.
I highly recommend booking a tour with Etna Wild Experience
October 12, 2023
Katja Zajac
What people say
Reviews 125
Score 4,9
Best review 5
Worst review 4