2-hour quad adventure on Mount Etna
Highlights
- Climb aboard the quad bike to speed through Etna's ancient paths and forests
- Have fun driving for about 2 hours through lunar landscapes along the 15 km route
- Admire the 1792 lava flow that characterises one of the slopes of the Sicilian volcano
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Full description
Almost lunar landscapes, lush forests and the sea in the distance: this is Etna in all its magnificence!
How best to experience it? Simple, with an adventurous quad bike tour.
Have fun whizzing for 2 hours along ancient paths, entering lava rock quarries and admiring the power of nature that has forged this imposing volcano that dominates Sicily!
What we will do
We will meet about 15 minutes before the start of the tour in Pedara (CT), one of the villages that have sprung up on the slopes of Mount Etna. Here we will meet the guide who will introduce us to this fantastic four-wheeler. It will be an informative briefing in which we will learn how the quad bike works and how to ride it safely.
Then, having donned our helmets, we will climb aboard the quad bike alone or in pairs and set off towardsMount Etna. Following the guide at the head of the group, we will ride into the green of the holm oaks, broom and chestnut trees that characterise this volcano at an altitude of around 1,000 metres.
We will pass through ancient tracks and wooded areas near extinct volcanic cones until we reach a disused lava rock quarry. Equipped with a torch, we will enter the Grotta Cicirello, which according to legend was inhabited by Cyclopes.
After a visit of about 15 minutes, we will re-board the quad bike and proceed to the famous lava flow of 1792. Here we will stop again to listen to the guide tell us the story of this momentous event.
During the stops, we can switch to driving the quad bike (if in possession of a driving licence) before starting the return journey to Pedara. The total route is approximately 15 km, divided equally between dirt and asphalt.
We will return to the meeting point after approximately two hours of hiking.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is aimed at everyone, aged 5 and up.
A valid B licence is required to drive the quad bike.
Other information
Activities take place throughout the year, including holidays.
Suitcases and personal items can be left at the venue. It is also possible to rent shoes and a k-way for the hike on site, but we recommend that you bring a spare pair of shoes to wear at the end of the experience.
Dogs are not allowed on the hike.
The meeting place cannot be reached by public transport, but a transfer from Catania, Taormina and the surrounding area is available at an extra charge (to be paid on site).
Recommended clothing
- Season-appropriate clothing preferably technical and water-repellent
- Closed shoes
- Hat
- Neckwarmer/scarf
Don't forget to bring
- Sunglasses
- Sun cream
- Gloves
- Water
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Pedara, Catania
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
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.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
