Alcantara Gorge & Mt Etna to 2900m
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Alcantara Gorge & Mt Etna to 2900m

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£100.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Free time at Alcantara Gorge
  • Off-roading trip up Mt Etna
  • Enjoy views over Sicily from 2,900m
What to expect

Mother Nature's two greatest gifts to eastern Sicily were the spectacular Alcantara Gorge and Europe's largest active volcano, Mt Etna. On this full day excursion, you'll discover these two natural wonders – paddling in the water of the gorge and climbing up to 2,900 metres in the volcano in a variety of transport modes.

Your adventure starts with a drive to the Alcantara Gorge, where you'll have free time – about 90 minutes – to take in the natural beauty and paddle in its crystalline pools. Its 50-metre-high black lava walls are made of layer upon layer of slabs in wavy and tubular patterns. Surrounded by lots of lush vegetation, it's an amazing spot.

After you've dried off, it's on to Mt Etna. Most of the journey up the volcano will be by coach. You'll then transfer to a Unimog – a kind of 4x4 minibus - and a guided walk will take you to the Sapienza refuge at 1,900 metres above sea level. From here you'll head up to 2,900 metres above sea level for even better views.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check 4x4 tour
  • check Cable car ride
What to remember
  • Entrance fee to Alcantara Gorge not included
  • Please note, the guide who takes guests from Refugio up to 2900m speaks English only
  • Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
  • Not suitable for guests with cardiac or respiratory problems
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Bring a hat
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Bring warm clothes
  • Food and drinks not included
  • Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally
  • Subject to weather conditions
  • Not suitable for guests with poor health
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
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Provider
TUI ITALIA S.R.L.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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