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Alcantara Gorge & Mt Etna to 2900m

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£93.00

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Language: German, English

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Duration: more than 8 hours

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Free time at Alcantara Gorge
Cable car and 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 where you'll catch a cable car up to 2,900 metres for even better views.

What's included

Transport
Guide
4x4 tour
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

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.

What people say about this experience

CF
From United States of America - September 2024

Solo traveller

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

- the guide (Fabio) was excellent. He was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. - I felt safe with the driver (Alfio) - it was an easy way to do Etna - not ...
Clk
From United States of America - August 2024

Travelled with family

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
ShazzaG
From United Kingdom - October 2023

Travelled as a couple

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Great tour of mount Etna and the Gorge.. Fabio was very informative about local info and Anna was a great driver.. off to a perfect start with everyon ...
Bjorn
From Norway - October 2022

Travelled with family

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Nice excursion but very stressful environment with a lot of tourists queuing up at different places during the trip to summit and back.
Andrea
From United Kingdom - October 2022

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Average
Overall rated
3/5

The trip itself was good and both Etna and the gorge were amazing. Unfortunately the guide was rude and seemed more interested in getting home early ...
Christian
From Sweden - September 2022

Travelled as a couple

25 - 34 years old

Great
Overall rated
3/5

Guiden var superbra Tiden var alldeles för kort på Etna, vi hann inte med andra stoppet för att se den aktiva kratern på grund av köer och väntan för ...

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