The 9 best experiences to have in Etna Park

The horseback ride along the seashore of Catania's Playa is also suitable for children and beginners.

The hour-long horseback ride starts from the stables and takes place on the shoreline of the long beach in the Gulf of Catania: the Plaja.

In front of you you will admire the volcano Etna towering over the city, making a unique panorama, perfect for your souvenir photos.

Recommended clothing includes long pants and closed-toe shoes. The facility will provide you with all the equipment you need to ride a horse, including helmet (mandatory).

During this experience you will reach the summit of Mount Etna accompanied by mountain and volcanological guides.

After a pre-departure briefing and handing out the appropriate equipment, you will take the cable car and a 4x4 jeep up to an altitude of about 2,800 meters. From here you will begin the approximately 2-hour trek through lava flows and lunar volcanic landscapes to Etna's summit craters.
You will reach the Central Crater with spectacular views of the dizzying Northeast Crater and the infamous Southeast Crater, responsible for the most recent and impressive eruptions.

In addition to the vastness of the summit craters, you will see the volcanic environment with gas emissions, volcanic bombs, and the shimmering colors of the ground due to the sublimation of various elements, most notably sulfur.

On the way down, you will visit the Barbagallo craters, cross a lava flow channel and admire the majestic Bove Valley.
Again at 2500 meters you will board the Etna cable car and return to the starting point.

Mount Etna is an active volcano, so at the discretion of the guide and the ordinances governing the use of the elevations, there may be variations to the itinerary if necessary.

If you are looking for a boat excursion to Taormina, don't miss the opportunity of this boat tour to sail along the Sicilian coastline and delve into all its most renowned bays and caves, such as the Blue Grotto and the Lovers' Grotto. 

Sailing departs from Spisone Beach.

The excursion with tasting includes visits to the Taormina Caves, ala Baia delle Sirene, Scoglio dell'Elefante, Mazzarò Beach, Isola Bella and Giardini Naxos. In addition, the tour will be accompanied by a tasting of three different types of wine (prosecco, white wine and red wine), paired with a board of typical Sicilian cold cuts and cheeses.

The boat tour è suitable for everyone and you can decide to swim or relax on the beaches near the caves you will visit, so you can have a totally relaxing time.

Maximum capacity: 24 people.

Explore the northern slope of Etna with a guided 4×4 off-road vehicle excursion starting from Piano Provenzana (1,800 m).

Accompanied by licensed mountain or volcanological guides, you will travel scenic roads among ancient craters and lava flows, discovering the history and evolution of Europe’s highest volcano.

The itinerary includes stops at the most picturesque spots, including the ruins of the Le Betulle Hotel, the Umberto and Margherita craters at 2.380 m, with a short walk along the edges of the extinct craters, and Pizzi Deneri with the Volcanological Observatory at about 2,850 m, from where there are panoramic views of the summit craters, the Bove Valley and the Ionian coast.

The hike concludes in the eruptive theater of the 2002 eruption with a trek among lava flows and button craters. At the end, return to Piano Provenzana aboard the 4×4, for a complete and immersive experience discovering Etna’s volcanic landscapes.

Guided excursion to Mount Etna and the Alcantara Gorges, designed to let you experience a day of nature, volcanic landscapes and some of the most fascinating places in eastern Sicily.

The experience begins on the northern slope of Mount Etna, along the Mareneve scenic road, with a briefing at an altitude of 1,500 meters and equipment preparation before setting off on the trek. During the hike you will walk among ancient lava flows and pine and birch forests, visit the craters of the 2002 eruption, and walk through an impressive lava cave with helmet and flashlight.

After a lunch break at the refuge, which costs an additional €10 for the snack menu and €15 for the full menu, the tour continues to the Alcantara Gorges passing through quaint villages such as Castiglione di Sicilia. Here you can explore the lava canyon, walk in the river between the gorges, cool off in the crystal-clear waters and take a closer look at the distinctive basalt formations sculpted by water over millennia.

Pick-up transportation to your lodging or to an agreed-upon point in and around Taormina is included.

Discover the north slope of Etna with an easy group trek among lava flows, centuries-old forests and unique volcanic vistas accompanied by a certified guide.

Leaving from Piano Provenzana around 9:30 a.m., at about 1,800 meters above sea level, you will have an immersive experience in the nature of Europe’s highest active volcano.

After check-in you will begin the trail along a path that winds alongside the 2002 lava flow. You will walk through landscapes shaped by lava and traverse an evocative beech forest, surrounded by ever-changing vistas of black rocks, lush vegetation, and sweeping views of Etna’s north slope.

During the hike you will reach the base of the craters that gave rise to one of the most important eruptions in recent decades. You will be able to walk along the edge of the eruptive cones and take a close look at natural canyons and lava expanses that transformed the landscape of the historic Pineta Ragabo.