Etna & Diving Jeep Tour

About this tour

Spend eight hours exploring Mount Etna's volcanic landscape and underwater geology in a single day from Catania. This guided expedition combines hiking through lesser-known crater trails with a shore-based scuba dive into submerged lava formations. You'll trek past endemic plants and fauna, taste Sicilian wines and volcanic honey at a local producer, then descend underwater to examine basalt columns and lava flows alongside a marine biologist. Free transfers from your accommodation included.

Highlights

• Walk dormant craters on quiet paths away from crowds
• Taste local wines, honey, and Sicilian specialities
• Scuba dive into underwater lava formations and columnar basalt
• Guided geology and volcanology commentary throughout
• Explore unique endemic flora and fauna of Etna
• Peer at submerged lava ropes and mineral-rich seabed
• Air-conditioned transport with included hotel pickups

What to expect

The morning begins with a drive up Etna's slopes, where your guide explains the volcano's geological history as you walk trails threading past distinctive plants found nowhere else. You'll visit several dormant craters and learn how the landscape has been shaped by eruptions. Mid-tour, stop at a local producer to sample wines fermented from volcanic soil, plus honey and other regional products. After lunch, you'll head to the coast for a shore entry dive. With full SCUBA kit and a marine biologist in the water, you'll navigate submerged lava formations—ropes, pillows, and towering basalt columns—spotting colourful fish and marine plants clinging to the rock.

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