Etna and Alcantara River Tour - Pickup Time 08:30 from your Hotel
Overview
In the first part of this tour, you will visit some of the flank craters, which are dormant , at 2000 m. The landscape is amazing, surrounded by craters, lava flows, volcanic ash and lots of different plants, most of them are native to the area. An environment protected by a vast natural park, the Etna Natural Park, which since 2013 is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In the second part , you will visit Alcantara river where is possible to relax a bit admiring the beauty of nature: a small sandy shore, clean and freezing water and huge basalt columns caused by past eruptions.
All our tour guides and drivers are certificated according to the Italian law.
Due to COVID-19 pandemic we follow all guidelines from WHO and Italian Government to guarantee your safety.
• Pickup and Transfer service, departing from Catania at 8:30
• Guided tour from 1900m to 2000m a.s.l.
• Visit Alcantara river
• Arrival time in Catania around 17:30
What's Included
- Pickup and Transfer service from Catania
- Alcantara river ticket
- Etna Guide
- Food and Drink
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup time 8:30 in front of your accommodation or at a meeting place arranged in advance. The time depends on the traffic jam , our driver may be a little late.
Via Vittorio Emanuele II
104, 95131 Catania CT, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Nicolosi
Admission Ticket Free
Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Gola Dell'Alcantara
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Pickup and Transfer service from Catania.
- Alcantara river ticket.
- Etna Guide.
- Food and Drink.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Etna and Alcantara River Tour - Pickup Time 08:30 from your Hotel is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Etna and Alcantara River Tour – Pickup Time 08:30 from your Hotel will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Pickup and Transfer service from Catania
- Alcantara river ticket
- Etna Guide
- Food and Drink
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
