Join a guided Etna quad tour exploring the northern side of Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano. This 5-hour quad excursion takes you across lava fields, forest tracks and volcanic landscapes between the Alcantara Valley and the high slopes of the volcano.
The Etna quad adventure starts at about 300 meters above sea level in the Alcantara Valley, climbing gradually toward the northern side of Mount Etna. The route combines countryside off-road tracks, the medieval village of Castiglione di Sicilia, historic railway tunnels and panoramic roads leading to the volcano.
The tour continues with an off-road quad experience on Mount Etna, crossing lava terrain and Etna forests before reaching Piano Provenzana at about 2000 meters, where you can enjoy a stop with views of the summit craters before returning to the starting point.
The Etna quad tour starts in the Alcantara Valley at about 300 meters above sea level. After the meeting point, the guide provides a short briefing and driving introduction, especially for participants who have never driven a quad before.
The first part of the route develops across dirt roads and countryside tracks that climb toward the medieval village of Castiglione di Sicilia, one of the most scenic villages of the Alcantara Valley.
From Castiglione the route follows part of the old Alcantara railway line, crossing five tunnels carved into the mountain. This section allows participants to experience a unique landscape between historic infrastructure and volcanic terrain.
After reaching the base of Mount Etna, the tour continues with a 7 km panoramic ascent on asphalt along the winding roads of the volcano. This stretch allows participants to gain altitude quickly while enjoying views over the Etna slopes.
Once at higher altitude the route returns off-road, entering the forests on the northern side of Mount Etna. The trail develops across volcanic tracks and forest paths typical of this part of the volcano.
The tour reaches Piano Provenzana (about 2000 meters) where there is a stop with a clear view of the summit craters of Mount Etna. Participants can relax, take photos and, if they wish, have something to eat before returning.
After the stop the group gets back on the quads and follows the return route descending the volcano and returning to the starting point in the Alcantara Valley.
A 5-hour Etna quad tour from Alcantara Valley (300 m) to Piano Provenzana (2000 m) on the northern slopes of Mount Etna.
The 14:00 departure follows the same itinerary and route.
Minimum age for passengers: 10 years
Driver must hold a valid driving license
Maximum 2 participants per quad
Departure from Alcantara Valley area
Tour duration about 5 hours
Two departures: 09:00 and 14:00
Explore Mount Etna by quad from the Alcantara Valley to 2000 meters on the volcano’s northern slopes.
● 300–2000 m altitude route
● Medieval village crossing
● Old railway tunnels route
● Panoramic Etna ascent
Yes. Drivers must hold a valid driving license. Passengers do not need a license and can ride on the same quad.
Each quad can carry a maximum of two people: one driver and one passenger.
Yes. Before the departure the guide provides a briefing and a short driving test for participants who have never driven a quad before.
If weather or volcanic conditions make the tour unsafe, the excursion may be rescheduled or cancelled.
The experience lasts about 5 hours including the stop at Piano Provenzana on the northern side of Mount Etna
The excursion starts in the Alcantara Valley at about 300 meters above sea level.
€149,00Minimum age 8 years oldYou can pay with credit card
Your tour includes
● 5-hour quad tour ● Off-road tracks
● Safety briefing ● 2000 m Etna stop
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