SICILY · ALCANTARA GORGES TOURS
Cold river water between walls of columnar basalt, half an hour from Taormina. These 15 split into the ones that walk you along the gorge and the ones that put you in it in a wetsuit — with prices, water temperatures and which pair the gorge with Etna in a single day.
Full-day Etna and Alcantara Gorges tour with an easy crater hike, a lava cave visit, included lunch, and time to swim in the canyon.
“Our guide Maya was very knowledgable, the organisation was first class and the lunch was delicious - I would not hesitate to recommend this trip to anyone wanting to learn more about Mount Etna and visit the Alcantara Gorges”
Small-group full-day trip from Taormina to Mount Etna, a lava cave, Sicilian lunch with wine pairing, then Alcantara Gorge with pickup.
“It was interesting to hike around a crater and to learn about the history of Mt. Etna and its unique flora from our excellent guide. Then visiting the cave was a splendid experience. The wine tasting along with the lunch was wonderful. I had a great memorable day.”
Full-day Etna craters, lava cave, Sicilian lunch and wine tasting, then Alcantara Canyons from Taormina. Small group, guided hike.
“We had the best time and probably the best guide we could ask for. Riccardo was amazing, very passionate about his guidance and when somebody is enjoying in what they are doing immediately gives you the ultimate experience. We were small group of four which we absolutely loved. Etna was amazing, we saw the caves and hiked on inactive craters, Riccardo was telling us about the stones, plants and the history. He gave us hiking boots so no need to pack any extra for the summer. The winery was top of the notch, we didn’t expect to be that good. Alcantara is nice to see but crowded plus it is…”
Explore Mt. Etna to 2,000 m, tour lava caves, then cool off at Alcantara Gorges and enjoy a winery lunch with wine 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 Sicily’s Alcantara River with a local guide, swimming and jumping in the volcanic Gole dell’Alcantara, gear and ticket included.
“It was great! Thank you for that great experience. Highly recommend.”
Volcano SUVs, lava caves, and the Alcantara Gorges in one day-trip from Catania, with lunch and admission tickets included.
“Wonderful experience exploring nature. Guide was accommodating and educational. Learned so much. Due to mobility issues I took the easier route while my 28 year old explored caves and went up higher. A must.”
Ride an ATV from Taormina through Alcantara Gorges, lava flows, craters, and up to Piano Provenzana on Mount Etna.
“This quad bike excursion was the absolute best way to experience Mt. Etna. It was an exhilarating mix of stunning panoramic views, charming rides through small villages, and pure off-road adventure. The powerful bikes took us deep into the volcanic wilderness, culminating in a fascinating visit to the lava caves. Our guide, Peppe, truly made the tour unforgettable; he was incredibly knowledgeable, funny, and ensured everyone had an amazing, safe time. Highly, highly recommend this thrilling adventure!”
Small-group day trip from Catania to Mount Etna, a lava cave, and Alcantara Gorges, with Sicilian wine and lunch.
“Our group had a fantastic host, I learnt a lot and highly recommend! An action packed day.. Thank you for having me”
Catania day trip to Mount Etna and Alcantara Gorges: craters, lava cave, 2000m trek, and free time to swim in Alcantara.
“Very good trip, very nice and knowledgable guide. Would recommend.”
A full-day tour from Taormina with Mount Etna crater access, the Circumetnea train, and Alcantara Gorges lava formations.
“Best was naturally the Mt. Etna piece. Would prefer more time there and less time travelling around seeing the villages.”
Small-group day trip from Taormina to Mount Etna and Alcantara gorges, with lava cave visit, craters, and Sicilian tastings.
“This was an incredible day. We went up Etna after a comfortable and convenient pickup near us. If you’re not hiring a car, this really is the best way to book one of these tours. At Etna it’s extra to go up the cable car but we expected this) and did about a 30 minute walk up to a higher point. It’s beautiful up there! We would have liked to go up a little higher but you can still see such a beautiful view and it’s very cool up there, right underneath one of the main craters so you can see all the ash coming out. It’s worth it to…”
Hike on Etna near active craters, explore a lava cave, and cool off at Alcantara Gorges, with lunch and wine on a small group day.
“Excellent trip . Our guide Manuel gave us a very detailed explanation of the geology of volcanoes in a very easy to understand manner . We felt safe at all times . I can highly recommend our guide he made sure we all enjoyed the trip”
A full day from Taormina and nearby with off-road access to Mt. Etna’s 3,000m viewpoint, then the Alcantara lava gorges and a small Sicilian tasting.
“Excellent tour of Mt. Edna. Graziella, our tour guide, was great. Also, the volcanologist was very knowledgeable. This tour was one of the best tour I have participated in Sicily.”
8-hour Etna and Alcantara Gorge day trip from Taormina: crater hike, lava cave, basalt canyon. Hotel pickup, guide, tickets included.
“Davide was a fabulous guide! His knowledge of My Etna, surrounding area and Sicily was amazing. He was timely and funny too. Great guide, great tour.”
Canyoning and bodyrafting on Sicily’s Alcantara River in 4 hours. Lava-carved crystal water, slides, expert guides, and free photos.
“Très belle activité proposée par Miguel de Sicilia Adventure. Le guide a été au top, bienveillant et très sympathique, accompagné d’un autre Miguel, très aidant aussi. Nous étions un petit groupe de 6, ce qui était très appréciable (pas de grands groupes de 20!) et avons parcouru les gorges loin de la horde touristique dans des coins plus tranquilles. Et ça c’était top! Je recommande Sicilia Adventure sans aucune hésitation !”
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