1½-hour quad bike tour of Etna
Highlights
- Come to the province of Catania and set off on a 1.5-hour quad bike tour of Etna
- Travel 20 km and pass through lunar landscapes, dagales and pine and gorse forests
- Stop to visit a lava flow cave with a nature guide
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Full description
There must be a reason why the volcano Etna has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, right?
Come and find out with this unmissable 1½-hour quad bike tour that will allow you to explore its slopes. A naturalist guide will accompany you on a 20-km tour, during which you will drive through lava flow channels and visit a cave and other typical constructions of the area.
It will be an unforgettableadventure!
What we will do
We will meet at the meeting point in Nicolosi (CT), where our nature guide will be waiting for us. After an initial welcome, we will have a briefing of about 10 minutes to learn how to drive the vehicle.
Then we will begin our adventure on Mount Etna, starting at an altitude of 2,000 metres and heading towards the western slope. We will cross an eruptive fracture, passing through lava fields and black sand until we reach a lava flow cave. Here we will make a 15-minute stop to visit it on foot and enjoy a wonderful panorama.
Once we leave, we will head towards a lava stone construction typical of the area and called U Pagghiaru. After taking a few moments to admire it, we will pass it and enter a gorse forest, then proceed through lava flow channels, dagales and moonscapes. The latter, in particular, get their name from their resemblance to the lunar surface!
We will end the route at the starting point, passing through a pine forest and along thebed of a drystream. The route will be 20 km and will alternate between 50% asphalt and 50% gravel.
The activity will last a total of 1.5 hours.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for ages 5 and up. To ride the quad bike, you must be at least 18 years old and have a B licence or a foreign equivalent.
The activity is not suitable for pregnant women.
Other information
The activity is available all year round.
Each quad bike can carry a maximum of 2 participants (1 driver and 1 passenger). It will be possible to swap places halfway along the route, provided the driver is 18 years old and has a driving licence.
The meeting point can be reached by public transport and there is plenty of parking space nearby.
Small dogs are allowed. To report their presence, please contact the activity organisers in advance via the contact details you will receive in your booking confirmation e-mail.
Recommended clothing
Comfortable clothing suitable for the season
Don't forget to bring
B licence or equivalent foreign driving licence
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How it works
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Meeting point
Nicolosi, Catania
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed-date booking and the weather conditions are not suitable for safely carrying out the activity (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be fully refunded. The guide may offer you an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to accept or decline these proposals. If you cannot reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund!
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
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