Private Tour Mt. Etna from Taormina
Overview
Scenic driving from the beach level up to the extinct craters at 2000 meters, with our expert guide to discover the unique nature and the geology of Mt. Etna Volcano,
out of the usual bus mass trip, with the visit of the most important point of interest, such as below reported,
- Great lava casting, the most interesting activity of the twentieth century
- The Etna's forest with a surprising luxuriant volcanic vegetation
- The “Valley of Bove”, the ancient caldera filled by recent and old lava flow
- A lava tube (cave), a long natural underground tunnel formed by the lava flow
- Extinct Craters at 2000/2200 meters, at your pleasure followed by the guide, enjoy your light tekking around the craters
OPTIONAL: Ascent to visit the summit area up to 3000 meters, only available with the departure in the morning. Ticket for cable car and vehicle 4x4 NOT INCLUDED, payable on the spot.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Pick-up & drop-off from your Hotel or meeting point in Taormina and surrounding area
- Parking Fees
- Certified Guide service
- Lunch
- Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
- Ticket to visit the summit area at 3000 meters, ascent by cabe car and vehicles 4x4 (upon request, not necessary for the visit of the Mt. Etna)
Meeting and Pickup
Pick-up and drop-off directly to your Hotel/BB in Taormina, Giardini Naxos e Letojanni. Don't hesitate to contact us to arrange the departure from a different meeting point.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Mount Etna
5 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Private transportation.
- Pick-up & drop-off from your Hotel or meeting point in Taormina and surrounding area.
- Parking Fees.
- Certified Guide service.
- Lunch.
- Carbonated beverages. Soda/Pop.
- Ticket to visit the summit area at 3000 meters, ascent by cabe car and vehicles 4x4 (upon request, not necessary for the visit of the Mt. Etna).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Tour Mt. Etna from Taormina is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour Mt. Etna from Taormina will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private transportation
- Pick-up & drop-off from your Hotel or meeting point in Taormina and surrounding area
- Parking Fees
- Certified Guide service
- Lunch
- Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
- Ticket to visit the summit area at 3000 meters, ascent by cabe car and vehicles 4x4 (upon request, not necessary for the visit of the Mt. Etna)
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
