Etna Summit Area (2900 mt) Lunch and Alcantara Tour - Small Groups from Taormina
Overview
This entire day tour will allow you to get to the base of the summit craters of the Etna; the ascent to the summit will be performed either by cableway and off-road vehicles (on the South-East side of Etna) or by off-road vehicles only (on the North-East side of Etna). Once at the summit, you will enjoy an easy hike at the base of the summit craters accompanied by our naturalistic expert and a volcanological guide. Afterwards, you will explore the incredible volcanic underground by visiting one of the striking volcanic cave of the Etna, and then, after a lunch based on local typical products, you will visit the amusing Alcantara Gorges.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Alcantara Gorges Ticket
- Pickup and drop-off nearby the hotel
- Ascent vehicles tickets
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Insurance
- Volcanological Expert Guide
- Expert Naturalistic Guide
- Everything not specified as "Included"
What To Expect
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Porta Catania di Taormina (pass by)
Mount Etna
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Gola Dell'Alcantara
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- We do not recommend participation for pregnant women after the 4th month.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The excursion is subjected to weather and volcanic conditions. If canceled due to bad weather or particular volcanic conditions, you will be given the option of rescheduling the activity or getting a full refund
- Vegetarian/vegan/gluten free options are available, please specify any dietary requirements in the booking request
- Please let us know your shoe sizes if you require hiking boots
- Tours in other languages (French and Spanish) can only be arranged upon request, if received with adequate notice.
- We suggest dressing according to the season (consider that the temperature on Etna is usually lower)
- The trip is not recommended for participants suffering form heart diseases or other serious medical conditions
- Customers will be contacted the day before the tour to confirm the pickup details (hotel if possibile, or in a meeting point nearby).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions 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.
- Lunch.
- Alcantara Gorges Ticket.
- Pickup and drop-off nearby the hotel.
- Ascent vehicles tickets.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Insurance.
- Volcanological Expert Guide.
- Expert Naturalistic Guide.
- Everything not specified as "Included".
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 3. 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 Summit Area (2900 mt) Lunch and Alcantara Tour - Small Groups from Taormina is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- We do not recommend participation for pregnant women after the 4th month.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Etna Summit Area (2900 mt) Lunch and Alcantara Tour – Small Groups from Taormina will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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
- Lunch
- Alcantara Gorges Ticket
- Pickup and drop-off nearby the hotel
- Ascent vehicles tickets
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Insurance
- Volcanological Expert Guide
- Expert Naturalistic Guide
- Everything not specified as "Included"
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- We do not recommend participation for pregnant women after the 4th month.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The excursion is subjected to weather and volcanic conditions. If canceled due to bad weather or particular volcanic conditions, you will be given the option of rescheduling the activity or getting a full refund
- Vegetarian/vegan/gluten free options are available, please specify any dietary requirements in the booking request
- Please let us know your shoe sizes if you require hiking boots
- Tours in other languages (French and Spanish) can only be arranged upon request, if received with adequate notice.
- We suggest dressing according to the season (consider that the temperature on Etna is usually lower)
- The trip is not recommended for participants suffering form heart diseases or other serious medical conditions
- Customers will be contacted the day before the tour to confirm the pickup details (hotel if possibile, or in a meeting point nearby).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
