Etna & Alcantara Tour
TOUR ITINERARY
The Etna & Alcantara Tour combines some of the most suggestive places of the volcano and in the same day, a full day, the famous Alcantara Gorges.
We will admire its old, extinct craters at an altitude of 2000 meters and amazing views of the Ionian Coast, from Taormina to Catania. Learn about its birth, structure, eruptions and more.
Next, equipped with helmets and lights, we’ll venture inside a Lava Tube, revealing the hidden wonders beneath the surface. Additionally, we’ll capture the breathtaking beauty of the Valle del Bove, a testament to nature’s power and beauty.
After Mt. Etna, we will go to the Gole dell’ Alcantara (Gorges of the Alcantara River) where we will admire the amazing shapes of volcanic basalt formed around 3000 years ago.
Price – € 125,00 per person*
* minimum 2 participants
AVAILABLE APRIL TO OCTOBER
A deposit of € 15,00 per person will be paid to the confirmation of your reservation.
Info:
- Difficulty: easy
- Trip adapted for everyone
- Duration: 8 h
- Altitude max: 2000 msl
What’s included:
- Licensed Naturalistic Guide
- Insurance included
- Pick up/Drop off included from Catania at 8.15 am (flexible time on request)
- 4×4 off road vehicle or SUV car
- Hiking poles
- Helmet and head torch.
What you need:
- Sports footwear or mountain boots and high socks
- Windproof jacket
- Sunscreen and sun hat
- Swimsuit and towel
- Water shoes/sandals: this could be essential if you don’t like to walk on rocks while you enter one of the natural pools. If you don’t mind rocky beaches/rivers, you don’t need them
- Snacks and water
- Clothes FAQ.
Please note: the tour incorporates car transfers for easy commuting between the various stops. Additionally, it features leisurely walks to explore some points of interest. Moreover, the journey from Etna to the Alcantara Gorges, which takes approximately 50 minutes, is also included, ensuring a seamless and comprehensive experience.
The experience is flexible, can be tailored to suit your needs, including the extras.
Cancellations with less than 48 houres will result in the loss of the deposit.
Extra services:
- Pick up from outside of Catania and other destinations is possible for an additional fee
- Boots rental service upon request (write me first for details).
If you need info about clothes and more click here or check our FAQ. More news of alcantara here.
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Mount Etna Tours and Excursions
Discover the most active volcano in Europe with a daily excursions on Mount Etna.
Choose between a Mount Etna Jeep Tour or an Easy Hike on the lateral craters and a lava cave visit or the exciting excursions with the Mount Etna cable car to explore the summit area.
Enjoy a unique and unforgettable experience with Etna Tours. You can also experience an Etna tour combined with a wine tasting or a visit of the enchanting town of Taormina.
