Etna and Alcantara River Tour - Pickup Time 08:30 from your Hotel
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
Options
Pickup time 8:30 from Catania
8 seats minivan
Pickup included
What's included in Etna and Alcantara River Tour - Pickup Time 08:30 from your Hotel
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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
Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna
Crateri Silvestri are the most popular lateral craters we have around Mt. Etna. This eruption started in 1892
Gola Dell'Alcantara
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.
Inclusions
- Etna Guide
- Pickup and Transfer service from Catania
- Alcantara river ticket
- Food and Drink
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
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.
Meeting / End Points
- This is the address of the office, if there is any problem you can come in and consult.
