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Sicily's Mount Etna is a significant challenge even for a seasoned walker. On top of that, it is also a highly active volcano! It is, however, one of Sicily's prime attractions, so part of our job is to make sure you see it in the best way possible.

Two great ways are on foot, or from a helicopter. Another excellent way to see Etna, particulary for a family, or a group of people with differing levels of stamina and physical fitness, is with a private 4x4. A 4x4 trip organised by thinkSicily is also a really great day out! 

A Land Rover will get you far enough off the beaten track to see some fascinating aspects of this great volcano that the ordinary tourist won't see, and the knowledgable guide who will accompany you will give you some great insights.

To book: call us or email etna4x4@thinkSicily.com

The prices below include a superb picnic lunch, and pick-up/drop-off at your villa if you are in the Etna area. If you are not in the area you may either meet the Land Rover(s) at the base of the mountain, or we will arrange an extra transfer for you.

Pick-up from the following villas/wineries and retreats is included in the price:

Badia, Borgo degli Aranci, Donna Carmela, Giara, I Ciclopi, Il Palmento dei Castgni, L'Olmo, La Pergola, La Riva, Orata, Respiro, Spigola, Villa Glicine and Villa Pietraperciata.

Pick-up from the following villas is available at an extra charge of €145 per vehicle:

Baia dei Turchi and Villa Saracena.

Otherwise, the meeting point for 4x4 trips is at the Giarre toll gate (exit from the A18 motorway).

To book: call us or email etna4x4@thinkSicily.com

N.B. the Etna excursions last from approximately 9am to 4.30pm and explore the mountain up to an altitude of about 2,000 metres. For hiking excursions to the summit craters, see thinkSicily guide: Mount Etna.

And why not find out about skiing on Mount Etna >>