Etna Quad Adventure: Two-Hour Guided Journey Discovering Europe's Highest Volcano
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127 Ratings
Città metropolitana di Catania
Embark on a thrilling two-hour guided journey to explore the untamed beauty of Etna, Europe's highest volcano. Drive through lava fields, visit explosive craters, and discover a lava flow cave. Perfect for adventure enthusiasts of all levels.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza - The quad excursion is ideal for those who want to discover the nature of Etna by experiencing an exciting off-road adventure. The excursion takes place throughout the entire itinerary on a quad, automatic and easy to drive, which can safely transport up to a maximum of two people, who will be responsible for their own vehicle.

On the way we will cross an eruptive fracture, driving our quads between long lava fields and volcanic black sand we will admire explosive craters and discover one of the many beauties that distinguish Etna: a lava flow cave. We will then stop to visit the typical buildings of the area, similar to the Sardinian nuraghi or the Apulian trulli.

Continuing along the route we will cross the Etna broom forest, we will descend along the lava flow channels, passing between lunar and “dagale” landscapes, wooded islands surrounded by petrified lava.
We will cross a forest of Etna pines, along the bed of a dry stream, where the landscape is characterized by the alternation of lava and woods. We will then return to the starting point and finish the quad tour.

What's Included
  • Quad tour for two
Additional Information

Embark on an exhilarating excursion to uncover the raw grandeur of Etna. Guided by our knowledgeable team, you’ll explore the most unique and captivating spots of Europe’s highest volcano. Travel across distinctive eruption faults, steer our quads across expansive lava fields and black volcanic dust, gaze at the explosive funnel-shaped vents and discover one of the many wonders that make Etna special: a cave formed by a lava flow.
As we advance on our journey, we’ll traverse the Etna broom forest, navigate along the channels created by lava flows, journeying through moon-like terrains, and wooded islands encircled by hardened lava.
This quad expedition is perfect for adventure enthusiasts of all skill levels.

  • Prohibited for children under 6 years of age.
Location
Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza
At the Esagonal Bar located near the Sapienza Refuge
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Arnono50
Apr 14, 2024
Quad tour - Very nice discovery during the quad ride around Etna. Special mention for Radu, excellent employee! Thanks Radu.
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Miriamgallo98
Mar 30, 2024
Highly recommended - Recommended experience for beginners. The route is certainly challenging at times but in my opinion suitable for everyone. Very kind staff at check in, guides attentive to our safety, kind and very nice! Definitely worth doing again
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Getaway09220289548
Mar 18, 2024
Unique experience accompanied by a lot of preparation from our guide Andrea - Fantastic experience... accompanied by a lot of preparation from our guide Andrea! Children enraptured both by the quad but also by the care with which Andrea told them the story of Etna and the minor volcanoes in the area... absolutely worth repeating. Vote 10
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Elenaluca7471
Mar 10, 2024
Etna quad trip - Despite our hesitations, given that it was the first time on a quad, it was a wonderful experience. It is suitable for everyone! thanks to the professionalism and patience of our guides Andrea and Edoardo who made this trip truly unique and unforgettable.
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Joannapq5961yx
Feb 23, 2024
Fantastic fun - A great trip, the guide provided a lot of interesting information and took care of our safety. Great fun, beautiful views and great off road. I highly recommend it
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V1381utalinal
Feb 23, 2024
Hello adventure - I highly recommend this trip! Quad riding on Etna, spectacular views from the volcano, lava cave, interesting stories from the guide and lots of adrenaline - all this made it one of the best adventures of your life
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Liborio
Feb 9, 2024
Adrenaline & culture - Wonderful experience, educational and playful at the same time. The guide Tobias accompanied us through the streets and stories of Etna, telling us the secrets of this wonder. The off-road route was pure adrenaline! Definitely an experience worth having! Highly recommended!
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716nikyp
Feb 1, 2024
Very satisfied. - Quad ride. I had never ridden a quad. The guide who helped me and gave assistance was very patient. He even offered to take me as a passenger on Monday. Luckily my wife is better than me and took the lead from there. In a group, the goofball on duty is a must. Today it was my turn. Suggestive landscape. The guide's explanations of the volcano were excellent and interesting, even in English for foreign tourists in the group.
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Elisav718
Jan 4, 2024
Experience to try! Suitable for everyone - Etna itself has a wonderful panorama and history, with this quad tour don't expect to just have an adrenaline-filled experience but also to learn curiosities and notions about this still active volcano. I also thank our guide Tobias who is a cultured, nice person who can laugh and joke with during the trip! The price is €100 per Quad, there were two of us on board so €50 each Absolutely worth doing :)
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David
Apr 1, 2024
Go your way - Very bad experience with this company. The guide was very friendly but the salesman sold us a dream: he described the experience with the cable cars (height, lava flows) to sell us the quad experience... which turns out to be a downhill ride, 80 % on tarmac, to pass alongside groups of people picnicking. All for €50 per person, go your way if you hope to discover the heights of the volcano. Exploring the craters along the road while waiting for the excursion to begin is free and much more satisfying.
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