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15 Alcantara Gorges Tours Worth Booking Early

34 tours  ·  from $40 a head

The 15 alcantara gorges tours below are the ones worth your time, each with its price, its length and who it suits best. Start at number one if you only have room for one.

Sicily: Etna and Alcantara Gorges Full-Day Tour with Lunch - Walking the Sartorius craters
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Sicily: Etna and Alcantara Gorges Full-Day Tour with Lunch

1.Etna and Alcantara Gorges Full-Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,766 reviews · 8 hours · from $105Our pick

Travel in a small-group van from eastern Sicily to Etna’s northern slopes for an off-road look at the 2002 lava front, an easy 3 km crater hike and a helmet-and-flashlight visit to a lava cave. A local lunch and included entry to Alcantara Gorge round out the eight-hour day. Guides speak English, Italian and French.

“Everything was great... exellent guiding and smooth transportation. Many thanks to Salvatore, Rosario and Giuseppe. You made a beautifull day for us.”

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Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour - From Taormina - Walking Etna’s Monti Sartorius slopes
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Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour – From Taormina

2.Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour – From Taormina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 464 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $139Top rated

Spend about nine hours exploring Etna’s lower slopes, a natural lava cave and Alcantara Gorge, with a Sicilian lunch and Etna wine pairing included. Pickup is offered around Taormina and Giardini Naxos. Expect a guided hike, supplied gear and a group of no more than 16; guides such as Roberto, Rosario and Tony have led the trip.

“It was exciting to be on the lower elevation of Mt. Etna. The area for the hike has many trees among the volcanic soil. The guide was excellent and very in tune to the changing weather conditions. Though we were unable to do the cave our guide substituted an interesting stop as a “surprise”. The lunch at the winery was delicious and the cooling waters of the gorge were a sight. We met some very nice people and appreciated that this was a small group of only eight. Quite a bit of walking though the hike is not difficult. Lots of stairs at the gorge. Highly recommend this tour.”

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From Taormina: Full-Day Etna, Wine & Alcantara Canyons Tour - A winery lunch makes room to slow down
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From Taormina: Full-Day Etna, Wine & Alcantara Canyons Tour

3.Full-Day Etna, Wine & Alcantara Canyons Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 390 reviews · from $116

Travel from Taormina with a small group and a local guide for a two-hour walk around Etna’s extinct craters at 2,000 meters, a visit to a lava cave, lunch and wine tasting at a winery, and a stop at the Alcantara Canyons. Guides include Tony, Riccardo, Nicola and Claudio, though your guide may vary.

“Our Guide Daniele was amazing. He had a lot of knowledge, told us many details about volcanoes, flora and fauna, was funny and made the time flying. Highly recommended!!”

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From Catania: Mt. Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour - A winery lunch with Etna on the menu
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From Catania: Mt. Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour

4.Mt. Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 370 reviews · from $117

Spend eight hours exploring Etna’s lower craters and a lava cave with a naturalist guide, then sit down to a Sicilian winery lunch with local wine. The day ends at the Alcantara Gorges, where basalt columns frame the river. Guides such as Andrea, Marco, and Giovanni have led the trip, though your guide will depend on the date.

“This was a great trip up to Mt. Etna. We did not go all the way up the mountain, but had a nice easy to moderate hike up to some of the lower craters and our host was very knowledgeable and did a great job explaining how the volcano has shaped the landscape over the years. We got a chance for some great photos including a short trip through a lava tube. The winery experience was very nice as well and the lunch provided was excellent. We went in early April, so during our trip to the Alcantara gorge, we were able to wander the area, but were not able…”

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Alcantara River and Gorges: Bodyrafting Experience - Start at Agriturismo Valle Alcantara
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Alcantara River and Gorges: Bodyrafting Experience

5.Alcantara River and Gorges: Bodyrafting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 353 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

At Gole dell’Alcantara, a local guide outfits you with body-rafting gear, a helmet and a jacket before leading a 2.5-kilometer route through the river gorge. Walk upstream through water passages, swim and jump, then float back down. Guides Andrea, Salvo and Davide have led groups here. The two-hour trip starts at Agriturismo Valle Alcantara.

“This was an amazing experience! My daughter and I had a great time. The guides were so great at helping and guiding us through the water and over rocks. The meeting point was easy to find and everything was laid out very well.”

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Etna and Alcantara Gorges Excursion - The Alcantara Gorges: a cool finish
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Etna and Alcantara Gorges Excursion

6.Etna and Alcantara Gorges Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 256 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $107

Travel by SUV or minivan to Etna’s 2002 lava front, the Monti Sartorius side craters and a lava cave, then stop for an included pasta lunch before visiting the Alcantara Gorges. English-speaking guides such as Salvatore and Giovanni lead the day. Expect plenty of walking, uneven ground and changing mountain weather.

“Locations were good Staff were good and friendly Lunch was good Views were good Alcantara Gorge was good for a swim Recommended”

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From Taormina: Off-Road ATV Tour Alcantara & Mount Etna - The ride itself: fun, but not a passenger-car tour
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From Taormina: Off-Road ATV Tour Alcantara & Mount Etna

7.Off-Road ATV Tour Alcantara & Mount Etna

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 177 reviews · 1 - 4.5 hours

Choose a one-hour quad ride through the Alcantara Valley or a longer guided route toward Mount Etna and Piano Provenzana. You’ll cross varied terrain, pass vineyards and old lava flows, and stop for views and photos. Guides have included Giuseppe, Peppe, Francesco and Joseph. Hotel pickup from Taormina, Giardini Naxos or Letojanni is available with selected options.

“Amazing and our guide was funny, outgoing and did extras with us!!!”

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Etna Wine and Alcantara with lunch - Inside a cave formed by lava
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Etna Wine and Alcantara with lunch

8.Etna Wine and Alcantara with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $102

From Catania, a guide takes you up Etna’s northeast side to 2,000 meters for a walk past the Sartorius craters and into a lava cave with a helmet and torch. Then comes a Sicilian lunch with wine at a winery in Linguaglossa, followed by time at the Alcantara Gorges. Transport and trekking gear are included; the group is capped at eight.

“La nostra guida Teresa é stata super gentile e carinissima con noi, abbiamo passato una piacevolissima giornata in sua compagnia sull Etna, tra le grotte laviche e alle gole dell alcantara, spiegazioni chiare e disponibilissima a rispondere a tutte le nostre curiosità, il pranzo con la degustazione di vino molto buono e particolare, lo consiglierei a tutti”

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Catania: Mount Etna Volcano and Alcantara Park Tour - Ancient craters, lava flows and a cave
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Catania: Mount Etna Volcano and Alcantara Park Tour

9.Mount Etna Volcano and Alcantara Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 148 reviews · from $130

Travel from Catania to Etna at about 2,000 meters for a guided walk among ancient craters and a lava cave, then enjoy 1.5 hours at Alcantara Gorges. The tour includes hotel pickup, transport, a local-products tasting and a multilingual guide. Guides named Andreas and Janete have led outings.

“Very good trip, very nice and knowledgable guide. Would recommend.”

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From Taormina: Mount Etna upper craters and Alcantara Gorges - Alcantara’s lava columns and cold river
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From Taormina: Mount Etna upper craters and Alcantara Gorges

10.Mount Etna upper craters and Alcantara Gorges

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 144 reviews · from $130

From Taormina, this 10-hour SAT Group tour pairs the Alcantara Gorges with a Circumetnea train ride and an ascent on Mount Etna by cable car and 4x4. A tour leader handles the day’s route, while licensed Alpine guides accompany you in the authorized crater area. Gorge entry, meals, drinks, and warm-weather gear rentals cost extra.

“The Mount Etna experience was the highlight of the tour”

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Mt. Etna and Alcantara river full day tour from Taormina - Inside a lava cave
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Mt. Etna and Alcantara river full day tour from Taormina

11.Mt. Etna and Alcantara river full day tour from Taormina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $123

From Taormina, this nine-hour tour pairs Etna’s craters and lava cave with the Alcantara Gorges and a tasting of local products. A guide leads the walks; you can pay extra for the cable car and 4x4 ride toward 2,900 metres. Guides have included Simone, Lorenzo and Salvo, but assignments vary.

“It’s a bold offering to schedule three dramatically different experiences -Mt. Etna, a wine tasting and the Alcantara Gorge- for one day. There’s serious mileage separating them. But it works. It’s an added benefit to see the lovely countryside in addition to the main events. Our guide Tomasso was delightful and kind as some in our group needed special attention. A wonderful day! NOTE: Listen to the advice regarding Etna. She’s not to be taken lightly. Dress appropriately!!!”

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TuffAlcantara - dives, slides and lots of fun in the Alcantara river - Small groups and hands-on guidance
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TuffAlcantara – dives, slides and lots of fun in the Alcantara river

12.TuffAlcantara – dives, slides and lots of fun in the Alcantara river

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90

This four-hour canyoning trip takes you through the Alcantara River’s pools, natural slides and waterfalls. Guides including Michele, Mario and Miguel lead the route, explain each jump and help you choose what feels right. Wetsuits, life jackets, trekking shoes, helmets and harnesses are provided. Expect a medium-difficulty outing with a 15-person limit.

“We had a wonderful time in the middle of may with Michele. It was just him and us 2, so we could enjoy the time to the fullest. Michele was the best guide you could wish for, we had a lot of fun together. In this tour everything is voluntarily, you can always skip a jump if you want. Michele creates a nice atmosphere and you can really see that he enjoys the tour. It was a great experience and I would definetly do it again! Thank you Michele!”

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From Taormina: Mount Etna and Alcantara River Tour - Silvestri Craters: Etna up close without a mandatory cable car
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From Taormina: Mount Etna and Alcantara River Tour

13.Mount Etna and Alcantara River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 97 reviews · 9 hours · from $105

Travel from Taormina in a group of up to eight to explore Etna’s Silvestri Craters, visit a lava cave with helmet and torch, and taste local products such as honey and oil. You can pay extra for the cable car and 4WD minibus to higher ground. The day ends at the Alcantara River, where basalt formations, pools, and waterfalls make a striking contrast to the volcano.

“This tour was great! Our guide, Florence, spoke English, French and Italian brilliantly and knew a lot about Etna, so we learned a lot. The river visit was an unexpected highlight and a fantastic inclusion. At Etna, there will be offers of the cable car, electric bike or jeeps to take you further up (for an extra price of at least €68). However, if you don’t choose this, your guide will give you a walking tour around the craters and the site, which we loved. I really recommend this day trip, we loved it and learned a lot.”

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Mt. Etna and Alcantara river full day tour from Catania - Deciding whether to pay for the higher Etna route
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Mt. Etna and Alcantara river full day tour from Catania

14.Mt. Etna and Alcantara river full day tour from Catania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $113

Travel from Catania in a group of up to eight, with a guide, to walk Etna’s crater paths, visit a lava cave and taste farm-made honey, olive oil and wine. Optional cable car and 4x4 rides reach Torre del Filosofo, weather and access permitting. Finish among the pools and rock walls of the Alcantara Gorges.

“This was the Most Amazing tour Ever!!! The majesty of Mount Etna, the lava caves and the Alcantara river canyon was Absolutely Breathtaking!! (Quite literally, it can take your breathe away!) 💗 But what made it the Best tour ever, was our Beautiful guide, Claudio!! I Loved how much passion he has for “Mama” Etna and his homeland! And I thank him for sharing that deep passion with us!!💗 It added so much more joy to this already extraordinary experience! I highly, highly recommend this tour, especially with Claudio!!!🙏💖 There is no possible way to be disappointed!🦋”

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Mount Etna and Alcantara Gorges from Taormina - Rifugio Sapienza: your choice of Etna on foot or by cable car
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Mount Etna and Alcantara Gorges from Taormina

15.Mount Etna and Alcantara Gorges from Taormina

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 93 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $72

Set out from Taormina at 7:30 am for a full day at Alcantara Gorges and Mount Etna. You’ll travel by air-conditioned coach, take a roughly one-hour ride on the Circumetnea Railway when it is operating, and have free time at Rifugio Sapienza. An optional cable car and jeep ascent with licensed guides can take you to authorized crater zones near 3,000 meters.

“Up close and personal with an active volcano. Mt Etna was spewing some smoke when we got to the top. Truly an amazing sight to see. The tour guides were knowledgeable. The bus was air conditioned, absolutely necessary in July. The vintage train was not.”

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