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Explore Mount Etna and the Alcantara Gorge on a day trip from Taormina. Hike to the Sartorius craters, visit a lava cave, and enjoy a lunch in a mountain chalet.

Highlights

• Feel the thrill of exploring Mount Etna and the Alcantara Gorge in trip
• Hike to the stunning Sartorius craters and visit a lava cave with a guide
• Enjoy a coffee break in a chalet and a delicious lunch in a mountain setting
• Walk inside the Alcantara Gorge and admire the basalt columns
• Swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Alcantara River

Description

Begin your adventure with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Taormina or Giardini Naxos. Head to Mount Etna, driving through charming mountain villages. Stop for a coffee break at a chalet, where you’ll be provided with trekking boots and walking poles. Embark on a 4-kilometer hike through a beautiful forest, leading to the summit of Mount Etna’s most famous craters, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Descend into a lava cave, wearing a helmet and using a torch, as your guide explains the geology and history of this iconic volcano. Enjoy a lunch break at a mountain chalet surrounded by a lush pine forest. Choose from two menu options, including vegetarian and gluten-free choices. In the afternoon, head to the Alcantara River. Walk inside the first hundred meters of the impressive Alcantara Gorge, marveling at the high canyon walls displaying fantastic shapes. If you like, enjoy a refreshing swim or relax by the riverbanks.

Includes

English-speaking guide Trekking boots and walking poles Helmet and torch for cave visit Ticket to the Alcantara Gorges

Important Information

• Tour length is 8 hours Trail length is 4 km Easy level hike Minimum age is 4 years Vegetarian and gluten-free menus available Pick up between 8:30 and 9:00 AM Drop off between 4:00 and 4:30 PM

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund