Basalt walls and cold river water make Alcantara a sharp contrast to Etna. Choose between a scenic stop, a guided river trek and a full body-rafting session.
Sicily · ALCANTARA GORGE ADVENTURES
10 reviewed
Good alcantara gorge adventures tours fill up fast in Sicily and the best ones fill up first. Below are the 10 to book, with current prices and what makes each one different, so you can lock it in before the calendar does.
Full-day Etna and Alcantara Gorges tour with lunch: off-road lava front, easy crater walk, lava cave visit, and a river swim.
“I would have liked to have gotten closer to the volcano.”
Small-group full day from Taormina: hike Etna with a lava cave, Sicilian lunch with wine tasting, then Alcantara Gorge.
“We were picked up very close to our apartment and on time. Our guide Roberto was very knowledgeable and professional. Any equipment needed was available on the way. The wine was excellent but unfortunately the Alcantara Gorge was not accessible due to high rainfall.”
Hike Etna’s extinct craters at 2,000m, explore a lava cave, sip Etna wine, then view Alcantara Canyons from Taormina.
“This was the best your we did during our stay in Taormina. pickup went smoothly and because you drive for about 1,5 hours in total during the whole day, you also get to do quite a bit of sightseeing in the car. The hike is on uneven terain but is very easy. Our guide Danilo especially was fantastic. Informative, kind and very passionate. The wine tasting and vineyard were a real treat with a great lunch.”
Hike Mount Etna to 2,000m, explore lava caves, and finish with Alcantara Gorges and a winery lunch with wine on this Catania day trip.
“We had the absolute pleasure of having Luca as our guide during our recent trip to Etna Volcano and the Alcantara River, and he truly made the experience extraordinary. From the very beginning, it was clear that Luca is not just any guide—he’s incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and deeply connected to the land. His understanding of the geology, history, and cultural significance of both the volcano and the river was impressive, and he brought these places to life in a way we never expected. It wasn’t just the facts he shared, but the way he told stories, engaged everyone in the group, and made us feel like we were on an…”
Bodyrafting the River Alcantara through the volcanic Alcantara Gorges, with gear, a local guide, swims, jumps, and big canyon views.
“Awesome experience, lots of fun and great guides! Our kids love to watch the movies we got 😎. Mille grazie!”
Experience Mount Etna’s lavafront, crater hikes, and a lava cave, then cool off in the Alcantara Gorges with included lunch and admissions.
“This trip is very well organised, our guides Virginia and Salvatore were really informative and knew pretty much everything about Etna. The tour also includes lunch which is needed after walking around the craters for the first part of the day. The gorge is also worth seeing. Overall a good trip.”
Quad bike on Mount Etna and the Alcantara Gorges, with crater views and a cave walk, plus optional pickup from Taormina or Giardini Naxos.
“Fantastic tour, lots of riding time for your money, both on and off-road. Our guide Francesco was great- he picked us up from outside our hotel and took lots of photos and videos for us throughout the trip. Highly recommend!”
A guided Etna and Alcantara day from Catania with a lava cave, winery lunch with wine, and Alcantara Gorges entry.
“Tour molto bello e interessante per una buona panoramica del parco dell'Etna. Giovanni una delle migliori guide in assoluto. Molto preparato e instancabile narratore sempre molto gentile. Wine tasting e cibo di ottima qualita'.”
Full-day guided tour from Catania to Mount Etna and Alcantara Gorges, with lava cave visit, local tastings, and free time to swim.
“Very good trip, very nice and knowledgable guide. Would recommend.”
Full-day Mount Etna and Alcantara Gorges tour from Taormina with cable car and 4x4 to craters plus Circumetnea train ride.
“we might have been the wrong audience but the less time on the bus and more exploring by feet would have been supernice. the train wasn't operated that day and the team did their best to do the sightseeing tour by bus. Guide and Bus driver where super and caring. standing on this volcano is definitely worth doing”
