Etna and Alcantara River Tour - Pickup Time 08:30 from your Hotel

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Duration8h 30m
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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

In the first part of this tour, you will visit some of the flank craters, which are dormant , at 2000 m. The landscape is amazing, surrounded by craters, lava flows, volcanic ash and lots of different plants, most of them are native to the area. An environment protected by a vast natural park, the Etna Natural Park, which since 2013 is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In the second part , you will visit Alcantara river where is possible to relax a bit admiring the beauty of nature: a small sandy shore, clean and freezing water and huge basalt columns caused by past eruptions.

All our tour guides and drivers are certificated according to the Italian law.
Due to COVID-19 pandemic we follow all guidelines from WHO and Italian Government to guarantee your safety.

• Pickup and Transfer service, departing from Catania at 8:30
• Guided tour from 1900m to 2000m a.s.l.
• Visit Alcantara river
• Arrival time in Catania around 17:30

What's included

  • Etna Guide
  • Pickup and Transfer service from Catania
  • Alcantara river ticket
  • Food and Drink

What to expect

  1. Nicolosi
    on the way you will see the village of Nicolosi which is situated at the feet of the Volcano Etna. It's from here that in 1669 started a huge eruption which destroyed villages and in part the city of Catania. From Nicolosi to Rifugio Sapienza (1900m a.s.l.) you will see an amazing lunar landscape surrounded by lateral craters, lava flows and a huge basalt mine, everything mixed with a native vegetation
  2. Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna
    2h
    Crateri Silvestri are the most popular lateral craters we have around Mt. Etna. This eruption started in 1892
  3. Gola Dell'Alcantara
    3h · Admission ticket included
    The best moment to have relax admiring the beautiful of nature: a small sandy shore, clean and freezing water, huge basalt columns (which looks like a canyon) as a result of ancient volcanic eruption . Everything surrounded by an amazing spontaneous vegetation and wildlife.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This is the address of the office, if there is any problem you can come in and consult.

End point

This is the address of the office, if there is any problem you can come in and consult.

Pickup details

Pickup time 8:30 in front of your accommodation or at a meeting place arranged in advance.
The time depends on the traffic jam , our driver may be a little late.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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