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Mt. Etna and Alcantara river full day tour from Taormina

4.8 Excellent 127 reviews
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9h
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German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Overview

Guidekin summary

A full day from Taormina with Etna's old craters and a lava flow cave in the morning and an afternoon walking the Alcantara riverbank to the basalt gorge, with shuttle bus, cave kit and a local tasting in the price. Cable car, quad, bike and the lift to the gorges are paid extras, and bookings start at two. 4.81 from 127 reviews at €102 per person.

From the guide

This full-day tour allows you to go from a morning visit to Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, to the beautiful and surprising valley of Alcantara river in the afternoon. In the first part of the excursion, you will submerge in nature and visit old craters and lava flow caves, enjoy breathtaking views, and taste typical local products. In the afternoon, before seeing the famous basaltic canyon named Gorges, you will walk next the river Alcantara through a lush vegetation until to visit the Gurne, little lakes created by the same river.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 5 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Tour in Italian

from €102 / person
Guide: Italian

Tour with local Italian speaking guide

What this option includes

Pickup included

Tour in Spanish

from €102 / person
Guide: Spanish

Tour with local Spanish speaking guide

What this option includes

Pickup included

Tour in German

from €102 / person
Guide: German

Tour with local German speaking guide

What this option includes

Pickup included

Tour in French

from €102 / person
Guide: French

Tour with local French speaking guide

What this option includes

Pickup included

Tour in English

from €102 / person
Guide: English

Tour with local English speaking guide

What this option includes

Pickup included

Schedule & Availability

Runs Thu, Sun
Departs: 09:00
Scheduled through October 2027

This tour runs Thu, Sun, departing at 09:00. Scheduled through October 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 26, 2026.

What's Included

INFANT price - Baby seat and baby carrier included
Trekking shoes on request. (Please ask by the day before. Late requests may not be guaranteed)
The kit for visiting the Cave
Multilingual guide
Sampling
Shuttle bus (round trip)

What's Not Included

All that is not specified under “the cost includes"
OPTIONAL - Extra activities available on Etna, as cablecar, quad or bike, alternative to trekking.
OPTIONAL - Lift to reach the gorges (as an alternative to the steps)
Optional extras are managed by third parties. Availability/service are outside our direct control

Itinerary

Etna Tribe Stop 1
excursion made by Etna Tribe
Pass by
stop for Break Stop 2
10 min
Admission included
Mount Etna Stop 3
trekking through a natural path in mount etna
1h
trekking through natural path of parco dell'etna Stop 4
1h
Funivia dell'Etna Stop 5
High altitude option cablecar and jeep of road NOT INCLUDED
Pass by
visit of a lava caves with helmets and lamps Stop 6
15 min
Admission included
sampling of typical products in a biological farm Stop 7
20 min
Admission included
Gola Dell'Alcantara Stop 8
visit of alcantara gorges
1h
Admission included
Gurne dell'Alcantara. Francavilla di Sicilia Stop 9
visit of alcantara gurne
1h
Admission included

Departure & Return

Pickup included

Pick-up is available from accommodations with van access or within a short walking distance of a suitable meeting point, as well as from the port and train stations in Taormina downtown and Giardini Naxos

111 pickup points listed by the operator, 111 of them hotels

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund

Compared with other Etna Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #24 of 35€1029h4.81 (127)shared
Etna Tour - HalfDay Small Group & licensed Tour Guide€756h4.99 (219)shared
Tour Etna and Wine Tasting€1458h4.92 (418)shared
Etna Morning tour with lunch included (departure from Catania)€826h4.92 (353)shared

Ranked #24 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. Compare all 35 Etna Tours

From € 102 / person