Taormina: Mount Etna and Alcantara Gorge Day Trip
ID: GYG1022751-1691090
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore Mount Etna and the Alcantara Gorge on a day trip from Taormina. Hike to the Sartorius craters, visit a lava cave, and enjoy a lunch in a mountain chalet.
Begin your adventure with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Taormina or Giardini Naxos. Head to Mount Etna, driving through charming mountain villages. Stop for a coffee break at a chalet, where you’ll be provided with trekking boots and walking poles.
Embark on a 4-kilometer hike through a beautiful forest, leading to the summit of Mount Etna’s most famous craters, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Descend into a lava cave, wearing a helmet and using a torch, as your guide explains the geology and history of this iconic volcano.
Enjoy a lunch break at a mountain chalet surrounded by a lush pine forest. Choose from two menu options, including vegetarian and gluten-free choices.
In the afternoon, head to the Alcantara River. Walk inside the first hundred meters of the impressive Alcantara Gorge, marveling at the high canyon walls displaying fantastic shapes. If you like, enjoy a refreshing swim or relax by the riverbanks.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of exploring Mount Etna and the Alcantara Gorge in trip
- Hike to the stunning Sartorius craters and visit a lava cave with a guide
- Enjoy a coffee break in a chalet and a delicious lunch in a mountain setting
- Walk inside the Alcantara Gorge and admire the basalt columns
- Swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Alcantara River
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tour length is 8 hours
Trail length is 4 km
Easy level hike
Minimum age is 4 years
Vegetarian and gluten-free menus available
Pick up between 8:30 and 9:00 AM
Drop off between 4:00 and 4:30 PM
INCLUDED
- English-speaking guide
- Trekking boots and walking poles
- Helmet and torch for cave visit
- Ticket to the Alcantara Gorges
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- lunch
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
