Spend a day around the zone of Mount Etna, immersed in nature away from the chaos and traffic of traditional tourist areas.

Discover the beautiful Alcantara Gorges, one of the most famous canyons of lava origin in the world, with its basalt walls that reach up to 50 meters in height. During the day, you will cross the Alcantara river and enter the marvelous natural site of the Botanical and Geological Park of the Alcantara Gorges. At the end of the day you will be taken back to your accommodation.

Why you’ll love this…

Discover the beautiful Alcantara Gorges, one of the most famous lava walled canyons in the world
Cross the Alcantara river and enter the wonderful natural site of the Botanical and Geological Park
Bring the whole family - everyone will love it
Feel the thrill of seeing wildlife up close

Important to know

Know in advance:

This tour requires a minimum of three people
Times are approximations and can be subject to changes of 30 minutes maximum, even without notice, due to technical reasons, traffic, or force majeure
We kindly ask you to respect the departure times, a maximum delay of 5 minutes is allowed, after which the reservation will be cancelled and the amount paid will not be refunded.
The program may be modified due to adverse weather conditions
Please contact the local operator after booking to indicate the chosen language of your tour among English, Italian, French, Portugese and Spanish. You can find their contact information on the voucher after booking

Not allowed:

Children (age 0-10) aren't allowed on this tour

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Guided tour of the Alcantara River Park
Tour guide
Tasting local products
Entrance to Alcantara River Park

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Meeting point:

Please reach Piazza dei Martiri 19 to start your experience. There is also an alternative meeting point at Via Provinciale 23/25, Aci Castello. If you prefer this option, kindly notify the local partner by email after booking. For the alternative meeting point, the pickup is scheduled between 8:30 and 8:45 AM. Please arrive at your chosen meeting point at least 15 minutes before the experience begins.