Etna Sud quad tour itinerary

The quad tour starts from Rifugio Sapienza – Etna Sud and lasts about 2 hours. During the tour, you will drive through an old lava flow, see ancient craters in the distance, and visit a lava cave.

We will also show you the typical constructions of the region, which can be compared to nuraghes in Sardinia or trulli in Puglia. We descend into the middle of the broom forest of Etna, skirting ancient lava flows and crossing extraordinary lunar landscapes of lava.

Then, we will cross the bed of a dry river and a pine forest on Etna. In this way, you will have the possibility to admire a nice contrast between the green of nature and the black of the lava. Finally, after descending to the valley, you will return to the starting point at 1900 meters – Rifugio Sapienza.

Details

The 2-hour quad tour begins from the square next to Rifugio Sapienza, on the southern side of Mount Etna at 1900 meters altitude. We offer four start times per day: 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your selected time, so you have time to meet your guide, get your helmet, and receive instructions. Booking is necessary! Only then can we guarantee your chosen departure time.

The tour lasts approximately 2 hours, including several short stops at stunning locations – such as an impressive lava cave. At each stop, your guide will share fascinating facts and stories about Etna’s volcanic landscape.

You don’t need any prior quad experience – in fact, most people are first-timers! The quads are automatic and easy to handle, with both hand and foot brakes. Your guide will give a full safety and driving briefing before the tour begins.

A valid car driver’s license is required to drive a quad.
Children can join as passengers. We recommend a minimum age of 5 years, provided they are strong enough to hold on safely.

• Starting point Rifugio Sapienza – Etna Sud
• Departure time 10, 12, 14 or 16 hour
• Meeting time 15 minutes before the tour starts
• Total duration 2 Hours

Price Etna Sud quad tour of 2 hours

Price Etna Sud quad tour

The tour’s price is € 100.00 per quad. There can go 2 people on 1 quad.

You can also choose the VIP-package. With the VIP-package you get more attention, there will be a photoshoot of you (foto’s on payment), you will receive a video of your tour for free, and every person gets a bottle of water, a juice and a small snack. The VIP-package is € 130,00 per quad.

It is possible to pay for the tour the day of the excursion, directly to the guide. Since we like to create a relationship with our clients based on trust, we do not ask for any advance payment: we trust you to show up after booking, and you trust us to find a quad ready after booking!

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What to bring?

Clothing

It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes. You must wear closed shoes, such as sports shoes. It is not allowed to ride the quad with flip flops. We always suggest to bring a jacket with you, because it could be colder in the forest and on Etna! And we also recommend to wear sunglasses for driving. In summer you can wear shorts, but you feel more the heat of the motor of the quad.

Food and beverages

No food or drinks are included, unless you have the VIP package. So bring a bottle of water if you want to drink something during or after the tour. You can buy something in one of the bars in Etna Sud.

• Jacket
• Sport shoes
• Sunglasses
• Layered clothes
• Sunscreen
• Phone

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