Etna & Alcantara Tour: Discover the Power of Nature with a Volcano and River Reserve Journey
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36 Ratings
Città metropolitana di Messina
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the power of nature with the Etna & Alcantara Tour. Explore the stunning Alcantara Fluvial Park and witness the majestic beauty of Mount Etna, Europe's highest active volcano.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Gole Alcantara Botanical and Geological Park - The guided trekking crosses the River Park, a place of great naturalistic interest.
During this pleasant walk among the lush vegetation, you will enjoy a visit from the top of the Alcantara river and from the various viewpoints located along the paths you can see views of extraordinary beauty.
A unique spectacle will reveal itself in front of your eyes: dizzying rocky gorges up to 25 meters high divided in two by the icy Alcantara river, the Alcantara gorges represent an authentic masterpiece of nature.
With the excursion to the Alcantara Gorges you can admire the amazing beauty of these deep gorges of volcanic origin.
Their cliffs overlooking the river sprinkled with basaltic prisms, the bizarre symmetrical rock formations, which were formed as a result of the cooling of the incandescent lava in contact with the icy water and their majestic columnar basalts of millenary origin make up an enchanting natural canyon of extraordinary impact. -
Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna - The Etna tour includes a visit to the Silvestri Craters, located near the Sapienza Refuge where you can admire the lunar landscapes that characterize the area of
ââthe craters dating back to the 1892 eruption.
The Etna tour continues with the exploration of a spectacular lava cave. The guides will accompany you and you will be provided with the necessary equipment (helmet and torches) to be able to visit the volcanic cave in total safety. - Valle Del Bove - During your visit to Etna you will come across a unique view and you can admire the immense expanse of the Valley of the Ox , an ancient volcanic caldera formed 10,000 years ago.
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Colata Lavica 1992 - Along the way you will be able to observe the lava flows dating back to different ages, real evidence of the intense volcanic activity of Etna that has gone through centuries of history such as volcanic bombs, craters and various lateral craters.
With a walk between craters of old formation and those of more recent formation, you will cross the area affected by the lava flow generated by the 1991/93 eruption and you will reach the Sapienza Refuge at an altitude of 2000 meters. - Oro d’Etna - The last stop of the Etna tour is scheduled in the town of Zafferana Etnea. You will stop at a certified farm and you will be offered a tasting of typical products Honey, oliv oil, testing 3 Wine, Nerello Mascalese etna wine
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Use of helmet, flashlight and head cap
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points in Catania
- Professional Naturalistic Guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Devote a day to the elements of water and fire, from the Alcantara River Gorges to the tallest active volcano on the continent. Explore the Alcantara River Park nestled between Catania and Taormina, showcasing its incomparable beauty. Following this, the journey proceeds towards Mount Etna, where we will see old craters, lava streams, and volcanic caves that are safe to explore.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Gole Alcantara Botanical and Geological Park
Via Nazionale
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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J7145fttomf
Sep 19, 2023
Informative with great views - Had a really great experience visiting Etna and Alcantara with our guide Gigliola, she was really knowledgeable and made our trip really great!
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Aycao47
Jul 21, 2021
Perfect - We joined to tour 4 people. And different nations :) me and my friend dont know Italian but our guide Giovanni can speak English and he got every details to us. He is really cozy and friendly person. It was great experience for us. I suggest everyone to think this tour!
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Bunnyjlb
Jul 10, 2019
Fantastic 8 hour tour - Our guide Marilena picked us up at our hotel and took us up to Sileni craters at 2,000 meters and patiently explained the multiple eruptions responsible for the various craters and lava flows visible from our walk around the crater rim. We then continued to a lava cave, the valley of the oxen and the terminal point of the 1991 lava flow, stopping meters from a house at the edge of Zafferani. After a tasting of olive oils, wines and honeys there, we went to the truly amazing Alcantara gorge. WALK IN HIKING BOOTS FOR ETNA BUT HAVE WATER SHOES FOR ALCANTARA!! Thank you Marilena for a magnificent day sharing with us your extensive knowledge of geology, botany and ecology!
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