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GUIDED TOURS ON ETNA IN SMALL GROUPS FROM TAORMINA, CATANIA AND HINTERLAND
- TIME: FROM 8.30 TO 18 (FLEXIBLE TIME CONTACTING US). FULL DAY TOUR.
- DIFFICULTY LEVEL: TOUR SUITABLE FOR EVERYBODY, APPROPRIATE FOR FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND SENIORS WITH A MINIMUM WILLINGNESS TO WALK. IT IS NOT NEEDED TO KNOW HOW TO SWIM.
THE WONDERFUL ALCANTARA GORGES
(CREATIVE COMMONS)
WALKING ON AMAZING FLANK CRATERS SURROUNDED BY AN UNIQUE VOLCANIC LANDSCAPE
EXPLORING A MAGNIFICENT VOLCANIC CAVE CREATED BY A PREHISTORICAL ERUPTION
THE UNCOMPARABLE BEAUTY OF THE ALCANTARA GORGES FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
ON THE LAVA FLOW FROM THE 2002 ERUPTION WITH A BIG CONTRAST BETWEEN FOREST AND LAVA
- Pick up and drop off from/to your accommodation and transport free of charge (you do not pay it).
- Visit to the magnificent Alcantara gorges walking its clear water with the possibility to swim (tickets included).
- Walk through the small Alcantara waterfalls and natural pools with the possibility to relax in nature Jacuzzi.
- Walk in a volcanic path on Etna and visit to some flank craters with stunning volcanic landscape and unforgettable panoramas.
- Visit to the lava flow from 2002, last big eruption on Etna which destroyed the touristic village of Piano Provenza.
- Visit to a beautiful volcanic cave with an interesting and fascinating history (helmets and torches provided for free).
After the pick up from your accommodation or in a prearranged meeting place, we travel by vehicle in the legendary Alcantara river, one of the few examples in the world of a river that flow thorughlava flows. We explore its famous gorges, volcanic canyons created by the water of incomparable beauty. We take the opportunity for a nice swim in its crystal clear waters. In the nearby we visit some small waterfalls and natural pools where we can relax sitting inside them enjoying this nature jacuzzi.
On Etna we visit some flank craters reached by a beautiful volcanic path between rich forests and desolate lava fields; the volcanic landscape reveal itself in its immense beauty and the panorama from the top of the craters remains indelible in the mind. It is also visited the lava flow from the eruption in 2002, which is the last destructive eruption of Etna overwhelming the tourist village of Piano Provenzana. Finally we will explore a volcanic cave originated by a prehistoric eruption and characterized by unique geological formations and a fascinating history.
- Trekking or at least tennis shoes, pullover, windbreaker, water (at least 1.5 liter per person), something to eat if needed (however there will be a break in some local café with tasty and affordable local products). Concerning Alcantara river: hat, sun cream, sunglasses, swimming suit, towel, flip-flop or better sea-shoes, spare socks and shirt. Pullover and light windbreaker can be hired for free.
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