Join this private hiking tour to Grotta dello Smeraldo, one of the hidden gems of the Amalfi Coast! Open to beginners, ages 8 and up.
Renowned for its scenic landscapes, lemon groves and transparent waters, the Amalfi Coast is the ideal place for a hiking tour. If you are a nature lover seeking new adventures, this guided hiking excursion to Grotta dello Smeraldo, near Amalfi, will leave you breathless.
The Emerald Grotto (or Grotta dello Smeraldo in Italian) is about 24 m high and owes its name to the emerald colour of the water due to the reflection of sunlight. This private hiking tour to the Emerald Grotto goes through hidden trails immersed in the rural life near Amalfi, gifting you with the perfect environment for a family adventure.
Your guide will welcome you to Agerola and brief you about the activity. Then, you'll start hiking through stunning countryside fields, passing by olive yards and lemon groves. After 2 hours of hiking on the Amalfi Coast, you'll reach the beach in Conca dei Marini. From there, you'll get on a short boat ride to Grotta dello Smeraldo and visit the sea cave. After admiring the playful lightning reflecting on the rocks, you'll get back on the boat and reach Amalfi.
This hiking tour to Grotta dello Smeraldo is the perfect chance to get a 360° perspective of the Amalfi Coast's nature, from land to sea. Gather your friends and family and reserve your spot now!
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Practical information
Embark on this hiking tour to Grotta dello Smeraldo, Amalfi Coast. The total duration of the activity is 4.5 hours and the hiking route is approx. 2.5 hours (4.5 km / 2.6 mi).
- Meet your guide at Cartotrekking - Via Case Amatruda, 5, 80051 Agerola NA, Italy.
- Briefing.
- Start hiking towards Conca dei Marini (approx. 2.5 hours).
- Get on the boat and reach Grotta dello Smeraldo (30 minutes).
- Visit Grotta dello Smeraldo (30 minutes).
- Get back on the boat and reach Amalfi (1 hour).
- The hiking tour ends in Amalfi.
- Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Please contact your guide after booking to confirm the address of your meeting point.
- Private guide
- Boat ride to Grotta dello Smeraldo
- Boat ride to Amalfi
- Pickup/Drop-off
- Hiking shoes
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunblock
- Water bottle (1 liter or more)
- Snacks