Hiking on Mount Etna with Visit to Gole dell'Alcantara & Lunch

About the Activity

What to Expect

Hike the Europe’s highest active volcano and visit the breathtaking Gole dell'Alcantara, with lunch included. Start your adventure at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level, where the air is crisp and the views are absolutely stunning. Feel the thrill as you walk over the lava flows and explore extinct craters, tracing the powerful forces of nature that shaped this incredible landscape.

Pause for a delightful lunch at a mountain hut, where you can savour typical Sicilian products. This well-deserved break amidst the beauty of Mount Etna allows you to recharge and fully appreciate the unique flavours of the region. After lunch, dive into the depths of a lava flow cave, uncovering the fascinating secrets hidden within its dark, winding passages.

Cap off your journey with a guided tour of the Alcantara Gorges. The stunning natural beauty of these rock formations and crystal-clear waters will leave you in awe. This tour, suitable for families and perfect for nature lovers, promises memorable moments and an adventure you'll never forget.

Highlights

- Hike Europe’s highest active volcano

- Visit the breathtaking Gole dell'Alcantara

- Start your adventure at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level

- Walk over the lava flows and explore extinct craters

- Pause for a delightful lunch at a mountain hut

How to Get There

• Meeting place: Via Duca Camastra

• Meeting time: 15 minutes before departure

• Car parks nearby: within a 5 minute walk (paid and free)

• Pick up: If you wish to make use of our pickup service, please contact us after completing the booking

Itinerary

• Departure from Catania

• Hiking at 2000m altitude among inactive craters

• Typical mountain hut (lunch break)

• Visit lava flow cave

• Gole dell'Alcantara

• Return to Catania

Requirements

• Suitable for families including children and the elderly

Included Services

• Pick-up (available if you are staying in Catania)

• Hiking equipment (Helmets and flashlights)

• Lunch

• Ticket for Gole dell'Alcantara

Additional Services

• Hiking boots

• Raincoat

Bring Along

• Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat

• Hiking boots and clothing

• Bottle of water

• Snacks

Good to know

• Not suitable for pregnant women

• A minimum of 6 participants is required to start the activity, if this number is not reached, the activity will be rescheduled, or you will receive a full refund