The Alcantara quad bike tour is available in two options with year-round departures. The 1-hour tour at €49 follows the off-road trails of Francavilla di Sicilia, the San Paolo stream and the countryside of the Alcantara Valley — ideal for first-timers or families with children. The 2h30 tour at €89 adds the medieval village of Castiglione di Sicilia in winter and the Laghi delle Gurne in summer, where you can swim in the natural river pools of the Alcantara.
Both tours depart from our meeting point, 2 kilometres from the Alcantara Gorges. Up to two people per quad with alternating driving. Up to two people per quad with alternating driving. A safety briefing on technique and route is provided before departure. Helmet included. Driving licence required. No advance payment.
The meeting point is located 2 kilometres from the Alcantara Gorges. After booking, we send you the exact location via WhatsApp with a Google Maps link. Parking available on site.
Before departure, the guide runs a safety briefing and explains how to drive the quad. Helmet provided. Test drive available if needed.
Off-road trails through the countryside of Francavilla di Sicilia, crossing the San Paolo stream. Suitable for first-timers and families with children.
The extended route covers more off-road terrain through the Alcantara Valley. In summer, the trail reaches the Gurne Alcantara — the natural lakes of the Alcantara river where you can swim. In winter, the route continues to the hilltop village of Castiglione di Sicilia. Views of Mount Etna throughout.
Up to two people per quad. Driver and passenger can alternate during the tour. Driving licence required for the driver. Minimum age to board: 6 years.
The Gurne Alcantara — the natural lakes of the Alcantara river — are only reachable on the 2h30 route. In summer, you can swim.
Morning slots: 09:30, 10:30, 11:30.
Afternoon slots: 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 18:00.
Meeting point: 2 km from Alcantara Gorges — location sent via WhatsApp
1 h €49/2h30: €89
Passenger: free
Helmet: included
Driving licence: required for driver
Minimum age: 6 years
Parking: available on site
Available: every day, all year
More off-road, natural lakes and swimming in the Alcantara river — for €40 more.
● More off-road terrain
● Swimming at the Gurne Alcantara
● Castiglione di Sicilia hilltop village
● Views of Mount Etna throughout
No. The price is per quad — up to two people on board. The passenger rides free.
No. Before departure the guide runs a safety briefing and a test drive is available.
The 1h tour covers the off-road trails of Francavilla di Sicilia and the San Paolo stream. The 2h30 tour extends through the Alcantara Valley and reaches the Gurne Alcantara in summer — where you can swim — or Castiglione di Sicilia in winter.
Yes, for the driver. The passenger does not need one. Minimum age to board: 6 years.
2 kilometres from the Alcantara Gorges. After booking we send you the exact location via WhatsApp with a Google Maps link.
€49,002h30 tour: €89You can pay with credit card
Upgrade to the 2h30 ride for €89.
● Swimming at the Alcantara lakes
● More off-road terrain
Customer care 7/7 from 09:00 to 21:00, also on WhatsApp
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