Excursion Etna and Alcantara Gorges

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Explore the most beautiful lunar landscapes of Etna

If you are looking for adventure, nature, unique landscapes and great local food, there is nothing better than an excursion to discover the majestic Mount Etna and the infamous Alcantara Gorges.

This excursion on Etna and the Alcantara Gorges is a unique experience, full of emotions and guaranteed fun, suitable for everyone: adults, children, experts and occasional hikers.

Authentic travel experience to discover craters, volcanic caves and paths that wind through the heart of the Etna undergrowth. Travel experience to discover the two icons with the titanic charm of eastern Sicily.


 

Tour Etna Alcantara

 

Etna excursion

This excursion on Etna will leave you speechless: an adventure tour with an exciting itinerary where we will discover the highest volcano in Europe.

The road we will take to reach the peaks of the volcano is the famous Mareneve (recognized by National Geographic as one of the 70 most suggestive routes to go by bike).

Along the route that will take us to the north side of Etna, one of our expert guides will explain the stories and legends of the Etna villages and the volcano.

Before starting our excursion, we will make a brief stop at the refuge (1500mt), here we will show you the itinerary while sipping a good coffee and for those who do not have one, we will rent trekking shoes for free.

Our Etna adventure begins with a visit to the evocative eruption of 27 October 2002, which destroyed the ski resorts of Piano Provenzana and a large part of the Ragabo pine forest. Continuing along paths that wind through the undergrowth between pines, birches and lava flows, we will reach landscapes and the peaks of the side craters that offer breathtaking scenery.

The last stop on our Etna tour is the Grotta dei Ladroni, a lava flow tunnel where equipped with helmets and torches, we will go inside to discover its formation and history.


 

Lunch Break

At the end of the excursion we will have lunch at the Chalet Clan dei Ragazzi; (1500mt), where you can choose between a €10 menu that includes a sandwich of your choice, drink (water, Coca-Cola, wine or beer) and dessert; a €15 menu that includes bruschetta, a first course of your choice, drink, and coffee.


 

Alcantara Gorges

After lunch, we will head to a place where mother nature has given her best: the Alcantara Gorges. Along the way, we will pass through ancient Sicilian villages including Castiglione di Sicilia, famous for the cultivation of the vineyards from which the Etna DOC is produced.

Once at the Alcantara Gorges, we will enter the heart of the suggestive basalt gorges which, due to the erosion of the river, have taken on unique shapes over the years making them famous all over the world.


 

Useful information

RETURN TRANSFER INCLUDED

ALCANTARA GORGES ENTRANCE TICKET

STOP LUNCH BREAK

AIGAE CERTIFIED GUIDE

TREKKING EQUIPMENT

 

Stages of the tour

  • Stop at the Chalet for a briefing

  • Visit 2002 lava flow

  • Trekking on the craters of Etna

  • Exploration of a volcanic cave

  • Lunch break

  • Visit Gole Alcantara Canyon

  • Transfer Return to the hotel

 

Period and time excursions

THIS TOUR TAKES PLACE ALL YEAR AROUND

EVERY DAY

 

  Departure to be agreed together: start 8:30/9:00 | returning 16:30.

🔥Tours with limited spots, 6–8 people per car.

  WE RECOMMEND YOU: Book in advance to guarantee the date you prefer. Free cancellation.


 

Tour Details

Where do we meet

Pick up at your hotel or your favourite place (Taormina and surroundings, another city on request).

 

What to bring

Hiking or tennis shoes and clothing are suitable for the season.

Recommended: sea shoes for those wishing to enter the Alcantara Gorges.

 

What we provide to you

Trekking poles, trekking shoes for those who do not have them, helmet and torch to enter the volcanic cave.

 

Duration

Whole tour about 8 hours. The tour is done at our own pace with no rush to get home. Our greatest satisfaction is to leave you with a fantastic memory and make you live a unique adventure!

 

Difficulty

Easy excursion, suitable for people with reasonable physical fitness.

 

Height difference

About 150 meters.

 

Languages excursion

lingua italiana Italian  lingua inglese English


  Book safely: no advance payment, date changes and cancellations for free!

 

Maps Excursion

 

Where do we meet


  • Etna excursion north side - Linguaglossa. Our guide will pick you up in jeep or (minivan 8/9 seats) directly in your accommodation or another previously agreed place (Taormina and surroundings). At your request, we can arrange other meeting places.


  • Etna distance from Taormina: 42.5 Km


  • Etna distance from Giardini Naxos: 34 Km


 

Questions and answers

1 - What is the tour's difficulty level? Is it suitable for children or those with limited mobility?
2 - What is included in the tour price (transportation, equipment, guide, meals)?
3 - In case of adverse weather conditions, is the tour canceled or rescheduled?
4 - Can I swim at the Alcantara Gorges?
5 - What is the temperature on Mount Etna?
6 - Is a car seat provided for younger children?

 

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Gallery Tour Etna hike

 

Why this adventure?

Etna and Alcantara Gorges are two places from TITANIC charm! The program includes a full day adventure full of emotions and places to see. Our guests from all over the world, after living this stunning experience, they always say the same thing... the most intense day of our holiday.


 

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Children 0/12 years €49.00
 
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  No advance payment

Payment is made to the guide on the day of the excursion.

  Free cancellation

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Raimondo (+39) 342 99 82 731
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OUR REVIEW

Heidi Balanck

5 out of 5 stars

Abbiamo fatto un escursione nelle gole d'Alcantara con Raimundo e Vito e l'esperienza è stata indimenticabile! Anche se non eriamo un gruppo troppo bravo, col aiuto di Vito e Raimundo tutto si è successo per il meglio. Abbiamo goduto il pomeriggio tanto. E alla fine abbiamo ricevuto delle bellissime foto e abbiamo saputo assaggiare un'acqua selz. Grazie di cuore Raimundo e Vito!

Rosmina Visconti

5 out of 5 stars

Ragazzi professionisti e bravissimi. Abbiamo fatto il tour all'Etna, bellissima esperienza, il nostro Guida Denny ci ha fatto divertire un sacco. Consigliato al 100%

kelly

5 out of 5 stars

Abbiamo usufruito del servizio guida per l'escursione all' Etna ed alle gole dell'Alcantara: tour strepitoso! La nostra guida Dennis è un pozzo di conoscenza ed ha saputo informarci con spiegazioni semplici e comprensibili nonché intrattenerci con aneddoti simpatici e divertenti. Un tour all'insegna della nebbia sull'Etna e della meraviglia alle gole: consigliatissimo!...

Paolo Lombardo

5 out of 5 stars

Esperienza indimenticabile in giro sull’Etna, accompagnati per 3 ore e mezza da una guida fantastica ed ovviamente esperta dei luoghi, attraverso strade sterrate fatte di lava ed anche percorsi stradali per gli spostamenti… veramente entusiasmante! Il contatto con la natura, ma soprattutto la maestosità e la bellezza dell’Etna (detta IDDU), la valle del Bove, una antichissima...

Gabriele Cesareo

5 out of 5 stars

Siamo stati veramente bene. La guida, Flo, è stata simpaticissima, molto disponibile e ci ha intrattenuto tutta la giornata con tantissime nozioni interessanti sull'Etna e sulla storia dietro ogni cosa visitassimo. Un tour organizzato veramente bene concluso con un'altrettanta deliziosa degustazione di vino e cibo presso un'ottima azienda vinicola. Siamo davvero entusiasti della giornata...