--- title: Full day tour of Etna and Alcantara lang: en type: tour city: Catania country: Italy price: 105 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.59 reviews: 76 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [de, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 33 of 35 (Etna Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-09-26 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/tours/full-day-tour-of-etna-and-alcantara/ --- # Full day tour of Etna and Alcantara **Guidekin's take:** A full day trek on one of Etna's slopes through old lava flows, woods and houses ringed by lava, plus a lava cave, a tasting and the Alcantara Gorges. Off road or minivan transport, helmets and torches are included; lunch at the mountain hut is at your own cost and you need hiking shoes and a jacket. 4.59 from 76 reviews at €105 per person. ## Overview Trekking on one of the slopes of Mount Etna, among ancient flows, lunar landscapes and lush woods, houses surrounded by lava, breathtaking views, lava caves to be explored in total safety and tasting of typical local products. Lunch at a mountain hut to follow visit to the beautiful Alcantara Gorges, formed thousands of years ago thanks to a lava flow that invaded the bed of the Alcantara river. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 279 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €75: ages 3 to 8 ## Key facts - Price: from €105 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.59/5 from 76 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 88% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Etna Sicily Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Private transportation - Helmets and torches supplied by us. - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Mount Etna** (4h; admission included) - A whole day accompanied by our guides, to learn about the genesis and mythology of the largest active volcano in Europe, from the sea to the top. 2. **Le Gole dell'Alcantara** (1h; admission included) - After lunch we will visit the beautiful Alcantara Gorges, formed thousands of years ago thanks to a lava flow that invaded the bed of the Alcantara river. The crash between the extremely cold water of the river and the incandescent lava created one of nature's most... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points listed by the operator: 279 ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - You will receive a confirmation when booking. - Guests must wear hiking shoes and bring a jacket. - In the winter, due to adverse weather conditions or in the event of ice and / or snow on the roads, the excursion could take place at lower altitudes. - Activities carried out with machines, 4 × 4 off-road vehicles and / or minivans. Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Compared with other Etna Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #33 of 35** | €105 | 8h | 4.59 (76) | shared | | [Etna Tour - HalfDay Small Group & licensed Tour Guide](/italy/catania/tours/etna-tour-halfday-small-group-licensed-tour-guide/?format=md) | €75 | 6h | 4.99 (219) | shared | | [Tour Etna and Wine Tasting](/italy/catania/tours/tour-etna-and-wine-tasting/?format=md) | €145 | 8h | 4.92 (418) | shared | | [Etna Morning tour with lunch included (departure from Catania)](/italy/catania/tours/etna-morning-tour-with-lunch-included-departure-from-catania/?format=md) | €82 | 6h | 4.92 (353) | shared | Ranked #33 of 35 in Etna Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €56 to €329, median €99; typical length 6h. 6 of 35 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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