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Alcantara Gorge & Mt Etna to 2900m

118,00 €

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Sprachen: Deutsch, Englisch

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Highlights

Free time at Alcantara Gorge
Off-roading trip up Mt Etna
Enjoy views over Sicily from 2,900m

Beschreibung

Mother Nature's two greatest gifts to eastern Sicily were the spectacular Alcantara Gorge and Europe's largest active volcano, Mt Etna. On this full day excursion, you'll discover these two natural wonders – paddling in the water of the gorge and climbing up to 2,900 metres in the volcano in a variety of transport modes.

Your adventure starts with a drive to the Alcantara Gorge, where you'll have free time – about 90 minutes – to take in the natural beauty and paddle in its crystalline pools. Its 50-metre-high black lava walls are made of layer upon layer of slabs in wavy and tubular patterns. Surrounded by lots of lush vegetation, it's an amazing spot.

After you've dried off, it's on to Mt Etna. Most of the journey up the volcano will be by coach. You'll then transfer to a Unimog – a kind of 4x4 minibus - and a guided walk will take you to the Sapienza refuge at 1,900 metres above sea level. From here you'll head up to 2,900 metres above sea level for even better views.

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4x4 tour
Cable car ride

Wichtige Informationen

Entrance fee to Alcantara Gorge not included
Please note, the guide who takes guests from Refugio up to 2900m speaks English only
Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
Not suitable for guests with cardiac or respiratory problems
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Bring a hat
Bring suitable footwear
Bring warm clothes
Food and drinks not included
Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally
Subject to weather conditions
Not suitable for guests with poor health
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change

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Eline
Aus Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika - Oktober 2024

Allein gereist

18 - 24 Jahre alt

Hervorragend
Gesamtbewertung
5/5

Super leuke ervaring gehad. Fabio was een enthousiaste reisleider die veel te vertellen had over de Etna. Alles was goed geregeld.
GerardKD
Aus Niederlande - Juni 2024

Als Paar gereist

45 - 54 Jahre alt

Hervorragend
Gesamtbewertung
5/5

Prima chauffeur, zeer goede meertalige gids (Engels en Duits), Het verliep volgens planning! Eerst de Etna en daarna de Alcantara was een fijne volgor ...
Remco
Aus Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika - Mai 2024

Mit der Familie gereist

35 - 44 Jahre alt

Hervorragend
Gesamtbewertung
5/5

Fabio overspoeld je met feiten, waardoor je beter kunt inschatten hoe een en ander is ontstaan. Hierdoor wordt alles veel leuker en interessanter.
Pien
Aus Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika - September 2023

Mit der Familie gereist

35 - 44 Jahre alt

Hervorragend
Gesamtbewertung
5/5

Super trip! We boften met goed weer, zeker voor naar de top van de Etna. Goede reisleider. Fabio gaf veel achtergrondinformatie en regelde alles heel ...
Marleen
Aus Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika - September 2023

Allein gereist

18 - 24 Jahre alt

Hervorragend
Gesamtbewertung
4/5

De avond voor de excursie was er een eruptie op de Etna waardoor we alleen de kabelbaan konden gebruiken. De 4 x 4 en de gids werden geannuleerd die d ...
Frieda en Karin
Aus Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika - August 2023

Mit Freunden gereist

35 - 44 Jahre alt

Hervorragend
Gesamtbewertung
5/5

Geweldige gids die heel veel verteld heeft onderweg over geschiedenis gewoontes eten en activiteiten! Echt wat een prachtige belevenis in de kloof maa ...

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