Quad Biking · Mount Etna

Quad Biking · Mount Etna

1 offer 150€ 5.0 (6 reviews) Verified March 2026
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The essentials

Sicilia Quad runs one half-day tour that combines Mount Etna's volcanic terrain with the dramatic basalt walls of the Alcantara Gorges, all for 150 €. Rated 5/5 across 6 reviews, it suits riders at an "occasionally sporty" level, meaning no prior quad experience is required but expect real off-road conditions. Guides speak English, French and Italian. Book directly with Sicilia Quad and confirm your spot at the Motta Camastra meeting point well in advance, especially in summer.

The offer

Quad Biking Tour to Mount Etna and the Alcantara Gorges, Sicily

Quad Biking Tour to Mount Etna and the Alcantara Gorges, Sicily

5.0 (6 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What's the most intense moment of the tour?
Riding across the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna on uneven lava-field terrain is where the adrenaline peaks. The landscape shifts fast and the quad reacts to every rock and ridge.
Do you need quad biking experience to join?
No. The physical level is listed as "occasionally sporty", which means the tour is accessible to first-timers. Guides from Sicilia Quad handle the briefing on-site before you set off.
How intense is the Alcantara Gorges section?
The gorges section is visually dramatic, with steep basalt columns rising from the Alcantara River. The riding near the gorges is less technical than the Etna volcanic track but still off-road.
Is 150 € the price per person?
Yes, 150 € is the per-person price for the full half-day tour covering both Mount Etna and the Alcantara Gorges.

Practical info

Season

All year

Equipment

Wear closed-toe shoes and long trousers to handle volcanic gravel and off-road dust across a half-day ride. Bring sunglasses, sunscreen and a light windproof layer, as wind exposure increases significantly at higher Etna elevations.

Getting there

The meeting point is Agriturismo Valle Alcantara, Villa Savoja 1, Motta Camastra, roughly 1 hour's drive from Catania Fontanarossa Airport via the A18 motorway and the SP7 road into the Alcantara valley.

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Updated on 3 March 2026