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Mt. Etna and Alcantara river full day tour from Taormina

4.8 (128 reviews) 9 hours Free cancellation
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Mt. Etna and Alcantara river full day tour from Taormina

About this activity

This full-day tour allows you to go from a morning visit to Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, to the beautiful and surprising valley of Alcantara river in the afternoon. In the first part of the excursion, you will submerge in nature and visit old craters and lava flow caves, enjoy breathtaking views, and taste typical local products. In the afternoon, before seeing the famous basaltic canyon named Gorges, you will walk next the river Alcantara through a lush vegetation until to visit the Gurne, little lakes created by the same river.

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At a glance

Duration
9 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 8 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by
EtnaTribe

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: INFANT price - Baby seat and baby carrier included
  • Included: Trekking shoes on request. (Please ask by the day before. Late requests may not be guaranteed)
  • Included: The kit for visiting the Cave
  • Included: Multilingual guide
  • Included: Sampling
  • Included: Shuttle bus (round trip)

Not included

  • Not included: All that is not specified under “the cost includes"
  • Not included: OPTIONAL - Extra activities available on Etna, as cablecar, quad or bike, alternative to trekking.
  • Not included: OPTIONAL - Lift to reach the gorges (as an alternative to the steps)
  • Not included: Optional extras are managed by third parties. Availability/service are outside our direct control

Itinerary

  1. Etna Tribe

    Passing by

    excursion made by Etna Tribe

  2. Stop 2

    10 min Admission included

    stop for Break

  3. Mount Etna

    one hour

    trekking through a natural path in mount etna

  4. Stop 4

    one hour

    trekking through natural path of parco dell'etna

  5. Funivia dell'Etna

    Passing by

    High altitude option cablecar and jeep of road NOT INCLUDED

  6. Stop 6

    15 min Admission included

    visit of a lava caves with helmets and lamps

  7. Stop 7

    20 min Admission included

    sampling of typical products in a biological farm

  8. Gola Dell'Alcantara

    one hour Admission included

    visit of alcantara gorges

  9. Gurne dell'Alcantara. Francavilla di Sicilia

    one hour Admission included

    visit of alcantara gurne

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare
  • Hotel La Pensione Svizzera
  • Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina
  • Hotel Villa Belvedere
  • Residence Villa Giulia
  • Hotel Villa Paradiso
  • Hotel Sabbie d'Oro
  • UNA Hotels Capotaormina
  • Hotel Caparena
  • Taormina Park Hotel
  • San Michele
  • Nike Hotel Sicily

and 99 more pickup points

Pick-up is available from accommodations with van access or

within a short walking distance of a suitable meeting point, as

well as from the port and train stations in Taormina downtown and Giardini Naxos

Using your ticket

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Options

  • Tour in Italian

    Tour with local Italian speaking guide

    Pickup included

  • Tour in French

    Tour with local French speaking guide

    Pickup included

  • Tour in Spanish

    Tour with local Spanish speaking guide

    Pickup included

  • Tour in German

    Tour with local German speaking guide

    Pickup included

  • Tour in English

    Tour with local English speaking guide

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

4.8 out of 5 · 128 reviews
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