Etna Alcantara tour: the majestic lava landscape
Etna Alcantara tour is the experience to discover two totally different types of lava landscapes. The first part of the day will take you to the northern side of Mt. Etna at 6500 ft above sea level. Here you will learn about the stages that led to the origin of Mt. Etna and the different types of volcanic activities all hiking up to the edge of some of the extinct craters formed by the eruption of 2002.
In the second part of the Etna Alcantara tour, you will visit the Alcantara Valley where the Alcantara river has shaped the famous lava canyon formed by prehistoric lava flows of Mount Etna. Here you can decide whether to visit the most known area which is the Alcantara Gorges or to hike along the river banks up to the Gurne of Alcantara
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: La Madonnina del Porto, 98122, Messina, Sicily Italy
The stele was raised by the will of Archbishop Angelo Paino
Pass By: Fontana di Nettuno, Messina, Sicily Italy
The fountain of Neptune is the second fountain created in Messina by Giovanni Angelo Montorsoli
Pass By: Chiesa di S. Francesco all'Immacolata, Viale Boccetta incrocio Via XXIV, Messina, Sicily Italy
It is an impressive temple, the second in size for the churches of Messina
Pass By: Via Provenzana 37 Localita Piano Provenzana, 95015 Linguaglossa, Sicily Italy
Norther part of Etna Volcano
Stop At: Alcantara River Park, Castiglione di Sicilia, Sicily Italy
the Alcantara river Park, established in 2001, is a protected area the cold Alcantara river originates in the Nebrodi Mountains and flows into the middle of a spectacular lava canyon. In the Alcantara area became a River Park.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mount Etna, 95030 Catania, Sicily Italy
Is the highest active volcano in Europe with it 10.900 ft. The newest mountain of Sicily, it started its eruptions 500.000 years ago and since then has never stopped!
Duration: 2 hours
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Duração: 7 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
we will establish together with our guests the exact meeting place.
Ports
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.