Private Etna Tour
Yes — every excursion on this website is private. There is no group departure to join and no shared minibus: you book a date, and that date is yours. The volcanological guide is with your party alone, the pace is the one your group sets, and the price is for the group, not per head.
Each of the four excursions has its own calendar with live availability and online payment for groups of up to 6. Larger groups are possible on request.
Choose your excursion- Your group only, never mixed with strangers
- One price for the whole group
- Four itineraries, from 1,700 m to 3,300 m
- Online booking with instant confirmation
The four private excursions
Same guide, same private format — what changes is how high you go and how much you walk.
Etna Summit Craters Trek
Reach Etna's summit crater zone — as high as the ordinances in force allow — with a volcanological guide. 5-hour trek from Piano Provenzana on the north side.
€500private guide, per group
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Etna Cable Car + 4x4
Private Etna cable car and 4x4 tour to 2,900 m: 3 hours in total, including about 1 hour 30 minutes walking at altitude, with a Volcanological Guide.
€300private guide, per group
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Etna 2002 Craters Hiking
Hike to the 1923 and 2002 eruption craters on Etna's north side. 3-hour guided trek through lava fields and beech forests.
€250private guide, per group
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Monti Sartorius Family Craters Walk
Easy family-friendly loop through Etna's birch forest, 1865 lava fields and Sartorius craters. Perfect for families and a gentle volcano introduction.
€250private guide, per group
See datesWhat "private" means here
The guide accompanies only your own party. Book online for up to 6 people; contact us for a larger group. The pace and stops adapt to your group.
Which one is right for you
The four excursions differ in altitude and effort, not in quality of the experience. The Summit Craters Trek is the demanding one, high on the volcano and the longest day. The Cable Car + 4x4 reaches 2,900 m on the south side with far less walking, which makes it the choice when you prefer a shorter day with around 1 hour 30 minutes of walking at altitude. The 2002 Craters hike is the classic north-side walk through the eruption that reshaped Piano Provenzana. Monti Sartorius is the gentle one, easy enough for children and grandparents on the same day out.
How booking works
For up to 6 people, choose a date on the tour calendar, enter your group size and pay online for immediate confirmation. For more than 6 people, contact us before booking.
Can the excursion be customised?
I guide four itineraries. Pace, stops and timing adapt to your group; weather, volcanic activity and official restrictions can also require a route change. If weather, volcanic activity, safety restrictions, cable car or 4x4 closures, or summit altitude limits prevent the booked route, you choose an alternative route where practicable, a new date or a full refund.
The four at a glance
| Private Etna Tour | Altitude and effort | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Craters Trek | ~3,300 m · 5 hours · the demanding one | Hikers in good shape who want the high volcano |
| Cable Car + 4x4 | 2,900 m · 3 hours · little walking | High altitude without the long climb, short days, mixed fitness |
| 2002 Craters | 1,800 → 2,000 m · 3 hours · moderate | The classic north-side walk through recent eruption ground |
| Monti Sartorius | ~1,700 → 1,800 m · 1–3 hours · easy | Families with children, grandparents, first time on a volcano |
All four are private and priced per group, so the cost per person goes down as your party grows. Prices and live availability are on each excursion page.
How to book, step by step
- 1
Pick your excursion
Choose by altitude and effort from the four above — each one has its own page with the full itinerary.
- 2
Choose a date
The calendar on that page shows the days that are actually free, updated live.
- 3
Book and pay online
Enter your group size and pay securely. Confirmation is immediate, with no quote to wait for.
- 4
Meet your guide
On the day you meet me at the meeting point of that excursion — your group and me, nobody else.
Essential Information
What's Included
- Certified volcanological guide dedicated to your private group
- Guiding languages: Italian, English, French and Spanish
- Online booking for up to 6 people; larger groups are possible on request.
- One price for the whole group, agreed before you pay
What to Bring
- Trekking shoes or sturdy walking shoes
- Windproof jacket, warm layer even in summer
- Sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Water and a small snack
Kit needed varies by excursion: what is included and what to bring is listed on each excursion page.
Weather on the volcano decides the day: if conditions are unsafe, we move the date or refund you.
There is no enquiry form on this page on purpose — availability and prices are live on the four calendars.
Reach the mountain meeting point on your tour page independently in your own rental car. I do not provide transfers or hotel pick-up.
Online booking for up to 6 people; larger groups are possible on request.
The price includes volcanological guiding. A helmet is included only on the summit craters tour. Other equipment and clothing are not included; arrange any rentals independently on site.
If weather, volcanic activity, safety restrictions, cable car or 4x4 closures, or summit altitude limits prevent the booked route, you choose an alternative route where practicable, a new date or a full refund.
Questions people ask
Are all your Etna tours private?
Yes. Every excursion on this website is private: you book a date and it belongs to your group alone, with the volcanological guide to yourselves. There are no shared departures and nobody is added to your booking to fill seats.
How much does a private Etna tour cost?
The price is per group, not per person, and it depends on which of the four excursions you choose. Each excursion page shows its price and live availability, so you can see the exact figure before booking — the more of you there are, the less it costs per person.
Can we build a custom itinerary?
I guide four itineraries. Pace, stops and timing adapt to your group; weather, volcanic activity and official restrictions can also require a route change. If weather, volcanic activity, safety restrictions, cable car or 4x4 closures, or summit altitude limits prevent the booked route, you choose an alternative route where practicable, a new date or a full refund.
How many people can come on a private excursion?
Online booking for up to 6 people; larger groups are possible on request.
How do I book, and how fast is confirmation?
For up to 6 people, choose a date on the tour calendar, enter your group size and pay online for immediate confirmation. For more than 6 people, contact us before booking.
Which excursion should we choose?
Go by altitude and effort. Summit Craters if you are fit and want the high volcano, Cable Car + 4x4 to reach 2,900 m with little walking, the 2002 Craters for the classic north-side hike, Monti Sartorius if there are children or grandparents in the group.
What happens if the weather turns bad?
If weather, volcanic activity, safety restrictions, cable car or 4x4 closures, or summit altitude limits prevent the booked route, you choose an alternative route where practicable, a new date or a full refund.
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