Mt. Etna and Alcantara river full day tour from Taormina
At a glance
Mt. Etna and Alcantara river full day tour from Taormina is a 9h small-group experience in Catania, Italy, operated by EtnaTribe. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 127 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $116.47 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: INFANT price - Baby seat and baby carrier included, Trekking shoes on request. (Please ask by the day before. Late requests may not be guaranteed), The kit for visiting the Cave.
Highlights
- Rated 4.8/5 by 127 travellers
- Small group of up to 8 people for a more personal experience
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 9 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 9h
- Group
- Small group, up to 8 travellers
- Languages
- German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
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.
What's included
What's included
- INFANT price - Baby seat and baby carrier included
- Trekking shoes on request. (Please ask by the day before. Late requests may not be guaranteed)
- The kit for visiting the Cave
- Multilingual guide
- Sampling
- Shuttle bus (round trip)
Not included
- All that is not specified under “the cost includes"
- OPTIONAL - Extra activities available on Etna, as cablecar, quad or bike, alternative to trekking.
- OPTIONAL - Lift to reach the gorges (as an alternative to the steps)
- Optional extras are managed by third parties. Availability/service are outside our direct control
Itinerary
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Stop 1
excursion made by Etna Tribe
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Stop 2 · 10m
stop for Break
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Stop 3 · 1h
trekking through a natural path in mount etna
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Stop 4 · 1h
trekking through natural path of parco dell'etna
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Stop 5
High altitude option cablecar and jeep of road NOT INCLUDED
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Stop 6 · 15m
visit of a lava caves with helmets and lamps
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Stop 7 · 20m
sampling of typical products in a biological farm
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Stop 8 · 1h
visit of alcantara gorges
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Stop 9 · 1h
visit of alcantara gurne
Meeting point
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
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Mt. Etna and Alcantara river full day tour from Taormina take?
The experience lasts about 9h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $116.47 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
INFANT price - Baby seat and baby carrier included; Trekking shoes on request. (Please ask by the day before. Late requests may not be guaranteed); The kit for visiting the Cave; Multilingual guide; Sampling; Shuttle bus (round trip).
Where does it start?
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
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 127 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Catania.
