Tour of Etna and Alcantara
Overview
In one day we will visit the natural beauty of the Etna landscape and the suggestive scenery of the Alcantara Gorges, a park characterized by the cold waters of the river that flows between two high basaltic rock walls formed in ancient eruptions.
What's Included
- Helmets and torches for visiting the cave
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Waterproof jackets on request
- Lunch Lunch, snacks or water are not included, which we recommend to bring with you
- Alcantara River Park
Meeting and Pickup
pickups from Taormina available only for groups of at least 4 people, the service still involves a surcharge.
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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Piazza Stesicoro (pass by)
Lungomare di Ognina (pass by)
Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Mount Etna
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Valle Del Bove
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Colata Lavica 1992
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Parco Fluviale dell'Alcantara
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-146689P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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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.
- Helmets and torches for visiting the cave.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Waterproof jackets on request.
- Lunch. Lunch, snacks or water are not included, which we recommend to bring with you.
- Alcantara River Park.
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 2025The minimum age to participate is 10..
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 Tour of Etna and Alcantara is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Tour of Etna and Alcantara 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
- Helmets and torches for visiting the cave
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Waterproof jackets on request
- LunchLunch, snacks or water are not included, which we recommend to bring with you
- Alcantara River Park
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
