Sicily · ALCANTARA GORGES TOURS
Basalt walls, cold water and a river you wade rather than admire. The 15 below cover the gorge on its own and paired with Etna, with prices, wetsuit notes and the months the water level allows it.
Explore Etna’s craters, lava cave, and 2002 lava front, then hike, eat locally, and cool off in Sicily’s Alcantara Gorges.
“It was absolutely stunning. Salvatore was our guide and was super knowledgeable and accommodating.”
Hike Etna’s craters, explore a lava cave, enjoy Sicilian lunch with wine, and visit Alcantara Gorge on a full-day tour from Taormina.
“Marco was fantastic and we enjoyed our tour immensely. I highly recommend this tour! The hike on Etna was beautiful, the wine tasting and lunch was delicious and the Alcantara stop was wonderful and very refreshing.”
Explore Etna’s craters and lava cave, taste Sicilian wine and lunch, then see Alcantara Canyons on a guided day from Taormina.
“Had such a great day thanks to this tour! If you are staying in Taormina, take advantage of having the Etna right in front your door and go explore the nature around it. Our guide Nic was such a chill, funny and knowledgeable guy that you couldn‘t help but feel like you were in good hands from the very beginning. We learned a lot during the walk to the lava caves and around the Etna and also while staying at the impressive Alcantara Gorges. The organisation throughout the day was top-notch and lunch was delicious, highly recommmend this tour!”
Hike Mount Etna to 2,000 meters, explore a lava cave, enjoy a Sicilian winery lunch, and visit the icy Alcantara Gorges from Catania.
“We are really grateful we chose this trip!! Giovanni was super talkative and knowledgeable, we had a great time! And seeing the Etna and the beautiful canyon was really worth it. I'm also really happy about the fact that the winery made me a delicious vegan lunch :) absolutely recommend !”
Body raft through Sicily’s Alcantara Gorge, swimming, walking, and jumping with guides, gear, and canyon entry included for $65.
“It was great! Thank you for that great experience. Highly recommend.”
Review of the Etna and Alcantara Gorges tour from Catania, with lava caves, crater walks, lunch, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“This tour was a highlight of our trip! Our guide Salvatore was wonderful. The Etna hike was beautiful. I recommend wearing dark shoes or boots as they will get dirty. The lunch was very good! The Alcantara Gorges were something to see. I highly recommend packing a pair of aqua shoes as the rocks are uncomfortable on bare feet. The water is cold, but was very refreshing after our time at Etna.”
Ride an ATV from Taormina through Alcantara Valley, lava flows, caves, vineyards, and Mount Etna to Piano Provenzana.
“It was the best day: the guide was very warmhearted, experienced and fun. The scenery we drove in was spectacular: both the vulcano and the small cities we drove through; agriculture and castles.”
Hike Mount Etna, explore a lava cave, enjoy Sicilian lunch and wine, then visit Alcantara Gorge on a small-group day trip from Catania.
“Excellent tour guide who was knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of Etna and it's history; Great lunch and wine pairings; overall a fun day.”
Explore Mount Etna at 2,000 meters, visit a lava cave, taste Sicilian products, and enjoy free time by the Alcantara Gorges.
“Andreas was very good and friendly, we made jokes, sing songs during drive and it was great overall. Only thing I didn’t liked was the ride because all the windows were open and i was sitting in the middle sea, but I ignored it most of the time and tried to make friends with other passengers. Etna was beautiful and it amazed me, while Alcantara made my girlfriend very happy and thrilled to swim all the way up. 10/10”
Review this full-day Sicily tour from Taormina to Mount Etna, with Alcantara Gorges, Circumetnea train, cable car, and 4x4 ascent.
“The Mount Etna experience was the highlight of the tour”
Spend a full day from Taormina exploring Mount Etna, lava caves, local flavors, and the icy Alcantara Gorges with a small-group guide.
“Well, where to start. Our guide Lorenzo pulled out all the stops for everyone. His knowledge of the area and passion for Mount Etna is astounding. Be prepared for a long day but every second is pure joy. I cannot recommend this trip enough. You will fall in love with the place. I’ve made some friends for life in the group, we all felt like a family.”
Swim, slide, jump, and climb through Sicily’s Alcantara River Canyon with expert guides, safety gear, and a small group of up to 15.
“Bellissima esperienza con scenari mozzafiato sul territorio Siciliano, che ti rende parte integrante del paesaggio naturale. Difficoltà bassa eccetto qualche tuffo. A chi piace fare tuffi, la difficoltà diventa bassa. Tutto si svolge in estrema sicurezza.”
Explore Mount Etna, a lava cave, Sicilian food and the Alcantara River on a small-group day tour from Taormina.
“Our day trip was incredible. Simone, our guide, was terrific from the moment he picked us up until he dropped us off. So much insight, care and passion around Sicily, its history, the landscape, traditions and everything in between. We enjoyed our time on Mt Etna, stopping to learn about lava caves, going to a wine and local foods tasting, and ending the day with a stop at Alcantara’s Gorges. If you want to learn about Sicily, Mt Aetna, and so much more, this is the day-long excursion for you.”
Review of EtnaTribe’s full-day tour from Catania, with Etna hikes, lava caves, local tasting, and the Alcantara Gorges.
“Great experience and highly recommend it. Stefano was an excellent and entertaining yet knowledgeable guide.”
Review of a full-day Etna tour from Taormina, with Alcantara Gorges, Circumetnea Railway, crater walks, and optional cable car ascent.
“The train ride from randozza was very enjoyable. Fantastic scenery. Our guide was excellent. The opportunity to circumnavigate Mt Etna was terrific.”
Pick a crater, a coastline or a kitchen.
