Experience an unforgettable Etna quad adventure exploring the fascinating and beautiful area of the north side of Mount Etna: Piano Provenzana during this 2-hour quad tour.
Etna Quad Adventure 2 hours itinerary
The Etna quad adventure tour of 2 hours starts from Rifugio Ragabo, Linguaglossa - Etna Nord. During the tour you do different stops to admire the beauty of Mount Etna. The guide will explain you more about the history during those stops.
With the utmost respect for the environment and in maximum safety, the guides will take you along old roads and show you hidden beauties on the volcano Etna. Old lava flows and a visit to a real lava cave will be the ingredients of your Etna quad adventure.
- Maximum altitude: 1650 meters
- Visit the lava flow of the eruption of 2002
- Drive trough the Ragabo pine forest
- Visit a real lava cave
- Total duration about 2 hours
Starttime and availability
The quad tour is possible from April till November. In the winter period they are closed. The tours are every day possible, but only on reservation. The start time may vary from day to day. Possible starting times are:
- Start 09.00 or 09.30 hour
- Start 11.00 or 11.15 hour
- Start 14.30 hour
- Start 17.00 hour (only in high season)
Please indicate your preferred time (morning or afternoon) with your booking request.
The tour takes more less 2 hours. During the tour you do different stops to admire the beauty of Mount Etna. The guide will explain you more about the history during those stops.
Note: While other organizations sometimes ride with as many as 20 quad bikes at a time, this organization chooses to do the tours in "small" groups. This way the quality always remains high! This often means a maximum of 6 - 8 quads per guide. The organization chooses to guide small groups so as to ensure high quality. This means limited availability.
Timeschedule
You need to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This way the guide has time to explain you how to drive the quad, you can try the right helmet and you can go to the bathroom if needed. You can park your car opposite or next to Rifugio Ragabo. There is plenty of free parking here.
Price Etna quad bike tour 1/2 day
Price Etna quad bike tour 1/2 day
The Etna quad bike tour costs € 100,00 per quad. A maximum of 2 people can ride on 1 quad bike. The price is always the same, whether you go alone or with 2 people on 1 quad.
We don't ask any prepayment! You can pay on the day of the quad bike tour, directly to your guide. We work on the principle of trust. You can trust us that there will be a quad ready for you when you book. And we trust you to show up when you book.
You can pay for the quad bike tour by cash, ATM or credit card. There is no ATM nearby to withdraw money!
Includes
✓ Quad bike tour of 2 hours
✓ Visit to a lava flow cave
✓ Old lava flow of 2002
✓ Drive through the Ragabo pine forest
✓ Arriving at a maximum high of 1650 meters
✓ With accompanying tour guide
Excludes
X Drinks and food
X Tip for the guide (not obligatory)
Guides & languages
The tour will be accompanied by experienced and professional guides who will make you enjoy and respect Nature. During the tour they will tell you the stories of the volcano making your tour a beautiful and super adrenaline experience. Depending on the guide, they will speak Italian, English and/or French.
Requirements quad bike tour
Clothing tips
Be sure to wear layered clothing and bring a good (windproof) jacket. Keep in mind that even in high season the temperature drops when driving at 1400 - 1650 meters high on a Mountain and in a forest. We therefore always recommend to bring a jacket! You can get dirty while quad biking. So do not wear white and/or new clothing.
It is also advisable to wear good closed shoes. For example, hiking boots or sports shoes with good grip, since we make several stops where we walk on solidified lava.
Also bring (sun) glasses. This way you avoid getting dust from other quads in your eyes.
Food and drinks
If you want to bring food and drinks on the tour we advice you to bring a small backpack. You can buy a bottle of water or a snack at the bar of Rifugio Ragabo where we start from. During the tour you make a stop at Piano Provenzana where you can use the bathroom and buy something to eat/ drink if you wish.
Quad bikes
The quads are Polaris. These are automatic quad bikes. There can go 2 persons on 1 quad bike. The organization also provides a helmet and an under-helmet. Tours are given with respect for nature and as much safety as possible.
Etna quad biking requirements
Restrictions Etna quad bike tour
This tour is not recommended/ accessible to:
- Pregnant woman
- Children of 0 - 5 year
- People with back problems
- people with cardiac problems
- people with severe knee/walking problems
- Animals
We drive 80% off-road. This is hugely bumpy and this is definitely not good for the fetus. Driving off-road also means a lot of dust, this is not good for young children.
Minimum age & driving license
To drive a quad bike, a minimum age of 18 years and a category B driving license are required. Children may ride on the rear as passengers. Children must be at least 6 years old. Pregnant women are not allowed to go on the quad bike tour.
Rental contract quad bike
Before starting the tour, you need to sign a rental contract to assume your responsibility. This contract will be provided by email. You can send a signed copy of this contract by email as well (don't print, let's safe trees!). Every driver of a quad bike needs to sign this contract.
Quad bikes
The quads are Polaris. These are automatic quad bikes. There can go 2 persons on 1 quad bike. The organization also provides a helmet and an under-helmet. Tours are given with respect for nature and as much safety as possible.
FAQ quad biking
There are 3 of us and only 1 person wants/is allowed to drive a quad bike. Do you have a solution?
Yes, there is a solution to this. 1 of you can then join the guide on the back. This person pays only half the price of the quad tour. So € 50,00 in this case.
I have a small dog, can I bring him/here?
No sorry, this is not possible. We drive about 80% off-road. This is too bumpy for a dog and the tour takes too long for this. In addition, there is often a lot of windblown dust, which is not nice for the dog too. We also have no possibility to leave the dog somewhere, while you are on the tour.
My child is 5, can't he/ she really come?
The organization recommends a minimum age of 6. This is because the tour is much off-road and there may be a lot of dust. As a parent/guardian, you are responsible. If you feel that your son/daughter is strong enough to hold on for 2 hours (there are breaks) and can handle the tour, then he/she may join us. Please note that we cannot return earlier in between because there will be other participants and there is no refund if you decide to stop earlier.
Can we have a private quad bike tour?
Yes, a private tour is possible. However, there are additional charges for this. Please indicate in your booking request if you are interested in this.
Is there a pick-up service to get to the starting point?
No, the organization unfortunately does not offer a pick-up service. Additionally, there is no public transportation to the starting point. The only option is to get here yourself by car.
The road to Rifugio Ragabo is a good paved road, where for example the Giro d'Italia also passed.
If you don't have your own car, you can ask for a cab or transfer service. Note that renting a car yourself is often much cheaper!
What happens with bad weather?
With a very little rain, the quad tour can go on as usual. Just make sure to bring your own proper clothing. With a prediction of very bad weather (rain and/or thunderstorms), the organization may decide to cancel the tour. In that case, we can look for a new date.
Lingue
English- French
- Italian
French