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Etna and Alcantara Gorges Small Group Tour
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8 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English, Italian, French
Overview
Enjoy a perfect mix of volcanic adventure and moments of relaxation thanks to our tour.
Discover the majesty of the largest active volcano in Europe with an exciting trek to the Monti Sartorius craters and the exploration of the Thieves' Cave.
After the morning adventure, lunch will be offered at a local restaurant and then you will continue to visit the Alcantara Gorges, where you will be able to enjoy crystal clear waters and witness unique landscapes.
What's Included
- Trekking poles
- Helmet and torch
- Guided excursion
- Lunch and drinks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Free hat
- Trekking shoes (which you can purchase from us with a supplement of €5)
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Enter A18/E45 Take the Fiumefreddo exit Follow SS120 in the direction of Via F.Messina, Linguaglossa At the roundabout take the 3rd exit Take Via Regina Margherita Take Via Giuseppe Mazzini/SS120 Take Via Umberto I Take P.za A. Castrogiovanni Take Via F.Messina, the destination is on the right
Start time
09:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We carry out the collection on request, even in hotels, B&Bs, apartments or holiday homes. It is important to specify that, for practical and organizational reasons, given the numerous and varied requests, we do everything possible to satisfy all requests. However, if it is not possible to collect directly from your facility, we ask you to select a strategic and convenient meeting point among those indicated by us. We also invite you to arrive at the meeting points well in advance of the scheduled start time of the tour and to indicate the correct address in case you request a specific pick-up point.
What To Expect
Mount Etna
Start at 9.00am Meeting with the volcano: the lava front of 2002 The tour begins in Linguaglossa, a picturesque town on the slopes of Etna. We will travel to the lava front of October 27, 2002, an eruption that devastated part of the volcano. An experience to learn about the destructive power of the highest active volcano in Europe.
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Trekking between craters and woods: the Sartorius Mountains Crossing the Ragabo Forest along the Mareneve road, we will reach the Monti Sartorius craters. Here, an easy 3 km walk will immerse us in the uncontaminated nature of Etna. We will walk among birch trees and side craters, admiring breathtaking views of the volcano and the Sicilian countryside.
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
An underground journey: the Thieves' Cave The excursion to Etna ends with the exploration of a lava flow tunnel: the Grotta dei Ladroni. Equipped with helmets and torches, we will enter this cave to discover the hidden beauty of the volcano.
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Lunch break at a local restaurant Before continuing our adventure, we will take a break to enjoy a delicious lunch at a welcoming local restaurant. With traditional Sicilian dishes, prepared with fresh and genuine ingredients, we will recharge our batteries for the rest of the day.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Le Gole dell'Alcantara
Discovery of the Alcantara Gorges Our last stop takes us to the Alcantara Gorges, one of Sicily's hidden treasures. Through breathtaking landscapes and crystal clear waters, we will immerse ourselves in this lava canyon unique in the world, allowing ourselves to be captivated by its beauty and its thousand-year-old history.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operated by Etna Wave Tour
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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