Etna excursion and Alcantara Gorges

Tour info

Duration
6 hours - 8 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

With this excursion Etna and Gole Alcantara which will start in an SUV or minivan (up to 8 people) with an off road up to the lava front of 2002, we will cross the Ragabo pine forest. Then proceed to the starting point of the trek and our excursion will continue on foot. It will start at an altitude of 1650 meters and will reach an altitude of 1700 meters. Before starting the descent, we will visit the thieves cave, a lava flow tunnel where - equipped with helmets and torches - we will go inside to discover its formation and its history. We will stop in a mountain chalet for lunch (included in the price). After lunch, crossing Castiglione di Sicilia, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, we will reach the Alcantara Gorges located in the Alcantara valley also called Larderia Gorges where the Peloritani mountain range ends in the Municipalities of Castiglione di Sicilia and Motta Camastra (one of the places where the Godfather was filmed).

What’s included?

  • Use of trekking equipment

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Private transportation

  • Entry/Admission - Mount Etna

  • Entry/Admission - Le Gole dell'Alcantara

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 6-8 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Dream Island

About operator:

Dream Island is a tour operator that deals with excursions in eastern Sicily and experiential tourism. We organize daily excursions on Etna and in the most beautiful cities such as Syracuse, Noto, Catania and Taormina. We also offer excursions that include wine tasting and light lunch at the ancient millstones. We organize experiential tourism that puts our guest in the foreground, giving him unique experiences, such as taking part in the harvest, the olive harvest or the production of cheese.

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