2-hour quad adventure on Mount Etna

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.

Atasting of typical Sicilian products at the end of the tour will be the perfect conclusion!

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 about 15 km, equally divided between dirt and asphalt.

At the end of the tour, a tasting of typical Sicilian products will be offered at a local agriturismo.

We will return to the meeting point after about 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 it is recommended to bring a spare pair of shoes to wear at the end of the experience.

Any food allergies or intolerances can be reported to the guide at the time of the activity. At the agriturismo it is also possible to book a fixed-menu lunch (€25) or à la carte: for information and bookings, contact the organisers at the contact details given in the booking confirmation email.

Dogs are not allowed on the excursion.

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