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Tour to Etna South First Level 1900m from Taormina

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Enjoy this excursion focused on Mount Etna, Europe's highest active volcano at 3,350 metres and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013.

You'll journey to Etna's base station at Rifugio Sapienza accompanied by a multilingual tour guide. Once there, you'll have free time for optional soft trekking to explore the most recent lava flows and the now-extinct Silvestri craters. You can also savour local street food at your own expense or settle in for lunch at the mountain refuge.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Catania
Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
Language:English, Italian, German
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Guided Tour
e-Voucher
Transport included

Why you’ll love this…

  • You'll discover Mount Etna reaching Rifugio Sapienza South side
  • The experience includes a multilingual tour guide throughout your excursion
  • There are opportunities to savour local street food or lunch at the mountain refuge

Important to know

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

  • Silvestri craters entry fee: €5 per person (optional)

Know in advance:

  • Please note that from 5th of May and 20th of May 2026 the cable car on Rifugio Sapienza located on the south side of Mount Etna will be under maintenance, so the stop and ascent will be done on the North side Piano Provenzana only by jeep, no cable car for this period
  • You can arrange a pick-up from Taormina beach, Letojanni and Giardini Naxos with the local operator after booking. You'll receive the contacts on your voucher
  • Food and beverages are available at the Rifugio Sapienza Bar and Restaurant
  • Return to Taormina is around 4.00 pm

Remember to bring:

  • Warmer clothes and suitable shoes

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Transportation in air-conditioned coach
  • Multilingual guide

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks

Booking fee

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


Location

Via Luigi Pirandello, 36b, 98039 Taormina, Metropolitan City of Messina, Italy

Meeting point:

The departure is at 8.30 am from Taormina Bus Terminal. On the right of Porta Messina Arch, you will find it on your left after about 500 m. The coach is silver-coloured with a SAT logo.

Provider

SAT Group


What people say about this experience

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    Juju

    Traveled with family


    June 12, 2025
    5

    Germany

    Wir waren erst unschlüssig, ob wir bis auf den höchsten Punkt mitfahren sollten und haben daher erst nur die 1900 meter gebucht. Aber die Reiseleiterin war sehr nett und hat uns überzeugt, nachzubuchen und das hat sich absolut gelohnt!