Sicily Volcano Tour: Alcantara Gorges and Rifugio Sapienza

Explore Mount Etna and Alcantara Gorges. Discover stunning canyons, fascinating volcanic facts, and breathtaking views on this full-day Sicilian adventure.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Le Gole dell’Alcantara - Enjoy the natural canyon formed over centuries by the Alcantara River. Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature and experience one of Sicily’s most iconic landmarks.

Mount Etna - Discover the secrets of the mountain and its connection with the local people.

What's Included
  • Transport
  • Guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Ascent to the 2900 Mt
  • Anything else not specifically mentioned in “what’s included”
  • Entrance Fee
Additional Information

This full day includes a great outdoor excursion into the wonders of nature and an opportunity to enjoy one of most impressive Sicily’s icon. We will have a first stop to visit the Alcantara Gorges, where the river dug a stunning canyon into the lava stones, and then we will aim to the pulsing and flaming heart of the island. On the way to reach Rifugio…

Location
Q8
Via Nazionale
Cancellation Policy

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

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547nickc
Jul 26, 2025
A superb tour, organized by superb people :) - Booked a trip to Etna and Alacantra as part of my wifes an my 25th wedding anniversary, and was very impressed and happy with the service and tour from start to finish. A special shout out to our point of contact, Trina, who came to see us in person in Taormina the day before the excursion to take payment as we were having issues paying via the web link we were sent (our issue for relying on public wifi, not the site). From the start of our break to the end, Trina was very helpful, cheerful and knowledgeable and always contactable so credit where its due (grazie mille, Trina). As for the trip, the bus driver and guide (Mario and Francesco) were really nice, friendly and helpful. Etna was just awesome but unfortunately due to high winds, the cable car was out of action but that just meant we had to take 2 buses to get to 2900m above sea level. It was a tough walk, but the experience and the views of the surrounding area more than compensated for that. The gorge at Alacantra is equally stunning. Easy to see why its so popular with the locals too. Staff there were also very friendly and helpful. Overall, I cant recommend this tour highly enough, its an all day trip but there are plently of places at Mt Etna and the gorge to get refreshment and souvenirs.
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From $61
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).