Etna Off-Road tour with Quad Bike

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Sicily, Italy

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4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Put some distance between you and the crowds and explore the trails safely on this guided off-road excursion. Explore the Alcantara Valley and the slopes of Mt. Etna, zipping through the countryside behind your guide to discover the most scenic trails and paths without the hassle of following a map. Test your driving skills as a lone driver or bring a passenger along for a tandem drive, and enjoy plenty of stops to snap photos along the way.

Upgrade for convenient round-trip transfers from your hotel in the Taormina area
Explore the trails of Mt. Etna for half a day, much longer than other ATV tours
Go off-road to take in the volcanic landscapes far from the tourist crowds
Ride the ATV bike alone or share it with a passenger

What's Included

Atv Tour on Mt Etna
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Use of helmet
All taxes, fees and handling charges

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

E' possibile richiedere il pick-up di A/R presso la vostra struttura a Taormina, Giardini Naxos o Letojanni. Per chi lo desidera, è disponibile la possibilità di concordare il servizio pick-up da Messina. I dettagli verranno forniti in fase di conferma o su richiesta.

Meeting point

Alcantara Quad
Via Nazionale, 98030 Fondaco Motta ME, Italy

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Mount Etna

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Castiglione di Sicilia (Pass By)

Le Gole dell'Alcantara (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Minimum age is 16 years
You will need a driver's license B or A1 for guests ages 16 years and older

Suggested dress: closed-toe shoes and wind stopper
If you select the pickup option, please specify the complete address of your accommodation upon booking
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Benjamin_V

My friends sjabba he very much liked riding the quads. He shot a hole in his underpants from excitement, as he has never ridden something that wild before. The only issue was that his thumb hurt because he is a little baby, and normally it is his hands that hurt from the self satisfying. He will certainly buy a quad for himself, because he liked it they much. We had a very nice guide, Giuseppe, and he even drank something on us, which we have not had with other people in Sicily. The best guide in the whole of Sicily.

Reviews

4.7

based on 41 reviews

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Great Experience!

James_D, Oct 2025

Our tour guide, Samual, was knowledgeable, passionate, and entertaining! Definitely would recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Samuel made your tour knowledgeable, passionate, and entertaining. Your recommendation means a lot to us! We hope to welcome you back for another great experience soon.

Great experience. Joseph...

Michael_P, Jun 2025

Great experience. Joseph was very nice and was very informative. The trails he took us through gave us a very scenic view.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience and that Joseph made the tour both enjoyable and informative. We hope to see you again soon for another adventure!

The Day Etna explodes we ride ! Quad ride thru all different terrain ending at the lava fields from 2002 ! Exciting !

Erin_T, Jun 2025

Bring eyewear ! You will get dirty ! Windbreaker perfect to take on and off as temperature changes. Very fun !

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thanks for the great tip and the nice feedback! Hope to have you back for another adventure soon!

Sjabbas best ride ever

Benjamin_V, May 2025

Great fun and a lovely experience

Vanessa_P, May 2025

Great fun to do and a great guide. Samwell was great and we had one on one trip. Over 4 hours of fun

Great time

Mariusz_D, Oct 2024

We had really great time and I can honestly say that money spend well ( if group driving good you will be taken for small river trip on way back as well so that was fun . Trip can be demanding in some places so you need to have some straight in your hands etc but don’t be scared guys will look after you if somebody need assistance ( can’t add any pictures because size restrictions 10mb) per picture

Excellent, fabulous trip well worth the money.

John_M, Sep 2024

Had a fabulous time on this trip! Professional and friendly service, excellent value for money. Fantastic experience great views, great fun our tour guide was excellent and knowledgeable. Thoroughly recommend this trip to anyone seeking a Etna experience.

Family fun on Mt. Etna

Angelo_C, Jul 2024

All of the staff were friendly, helpful, and accommodating. At least 3 people spoke English very well which helped my adolescent children greatly. The ride was very fun and we felt safe in the hands of Francesco our guide. Francesco spoke English extremely well and always checked to make sure that we were having fun and doing well. I highly recommend this experience with older children with some stamina.

My Ethan trip

Jessica_T, Oct 2023

Very nice tour to explore the valley and go to mount Ethan without having to walk around. Tour guide was very nice and took pictures for us and explained everything throughout the tour

Exciting and different!

Amy_K, Oct 2023

This was a home run! We loved going through all the rural areas and really authentic off the beaten path routes. The volcano was very cool! Our driver had jackets for us as it was very cool up there. We were not prepared at all lol. The volcano was very cool to see up close. A first for us.

Trip of a lifetime!

Dillon_R, Sep 2023

Giuseppe our guide was showed friendly and knowledgeable! We had an amazing time! Highly recommend! Note to future folks taking the tour, TIP your tour guide!!

No show

Nancy_M, Jul 2023

Booked a tour with pick up from cruise port. Got the family off the ship at 7:30 for pick up (how would I know that if I didn’t request pick up). Never picked us up and kept our funds.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Dear Nancy, Please notice that you didn't book a tour with pick up. You only booked a quad bike tour, so it is totally unfair that you value one star our tour and talk about a no show when it is not our fault if you selected the wrong option to book. We always pick up our client if they require this service. How can we know that you require a pick up service if you even tell us that you need a pick up? We are always very punctual on our services and tours and it is not our fault if you missed to book the correct service. Furthremore please notice that, as it is clearly stated in the offer before and after the booking process, the pick up is included only in Taormina, Giardini Naxos and Letojanni not in Messina. Anyway please check again your booking and remove your review that it totally unfair and do not value our service properly .

GREAT TOUR! MUST DO!

Sara_M, May 2023

We truly enjoyed the ATV tour of Mt. Etna! We started at their warehouse picking up our quads and drive them up the mountain. The tour consisted of some off road driving and some street driving. We went through the countryside of Etna and passed by many beautiful areas. We even got to make a pit stop at a river to take some pictures. Our tour guide, Andrea, was amazing! He was very informative and helpful. This tour was well worth the visit and we’re so glad we got to experience it

Great fun

Christoph_F, Aug 2021

Driving with the quad was great fun. The „english speaking tour guide“ could not speak good english. Anyway, we enjoyed this tour

Response from Host, Sep 2021

Dear Christopher, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are really happy that you enjoyed the tour, for us it was really a pleasure to meet you and let you discover the wonders of our island. Please Come back to visit us soon in Sicily! Thanks again

Flawless experience

Naomi_E, Aug 2021

Flawless experience! Be prepared with water and a snack as you will be driving for about an hour and a half both ways! Especially during the summer months as temperatures can reach about 30C+ Our guides were great and made sure no body was left feeling uneasy with the trip! The route was for the most part absolutely beautiful and gives you a good experience of outer city life in Sicily. Would recommend for anyone seeking something a bit different then the usual experience in Sicily!

Response from Host, Aug 2021

Dear Cathrine, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are really happy that you enjoyed the tour, for us it was really a pleasure to meet you and let you discover the wonders of our island. Please Come back to visit us soon in Sicily! Thanks again

Great experience

Cathrine_I, Aug 2021

Really fun trip on the ATVs. But the weather was very hot and we missed some more breaks where we had time for a drink. Only 3 breaks in 4.5 hours. We saw some exciting places however this trip is more to drive atv than to see the volcano. But it was the money worth!

Response from Host, Aug 2021

Dear Cathrine, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are really happy that you enjoyed the tour, for us it was really a pleasure to meet you and let you discover the wonders of our island. Unfortunately we had very extraoridary hot days last week and we cannot manage them before. Please Come back to visit us soon in Sicily! Thanks again

Ross, Angela, Andy and Joanne

Ross T, Nov 2019

The four of us collectively agree that this was the most exciting part of our two weeks in Italy. We spent 4 1/2 hours from start to finish going across rough trails that would be difficult to walk and some of the journey on roads going through towns. Our guide was ever cautious for our safety and was very knowledgeable regarding the history of the active volcano. This activity was absolutely worth the money and we would recommend it to anyone.

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valb643, Sep 2019

an excellent trip, great fun driving the quad off road and up the tracks/lanes to the North ski area. Guide had great English and made us very welcome

Great Day Out

Darren_W, Jul 2019

4 hour round trip with my husband riding with our 9 year old daughter and myself with our 20 year old daughter. The route was away from the tourist side of Mount Etna and we went through a variety of landscapes up to 2,000m. Even though it was hot in the valley you definitely need a wind jacket at the top. We loved the adventure and the half way point where we met a local Etna expert. Great trip!

ATV Mt. Etna Tour

A9694YQjons, Jun 2019

This tour was an absolute blast from the second we started to the second we got back. Our tour guides were great and helped us with anything we needed. The only thing i would highly recommend is making sure you're warm enough. Check the weather and dress appropriately. If there's a chance of rain bring thin gloves and wear a sweater an wind breaker! Other then this little tip, this tour is 100% recommended!

We loved this tour!! We were the...

Shannon M, Mar 2018

We loved this tour!! We were the only ones on the tour and Miguel did a great job of showing us a variety of volcanic areas and terrains. He made a few stops in order for us to experience more of the area (lunch and coffee at a local shop). This is one of the best tours we’ve ever taken.

The tour was awesome! Because it was...

Paige F, Jan 2018

The tour was awesome! Because it was December, we were the only two on the tour. The guide noted our clothing and brought an extra jacket for each of us to borrow which was so appreciated. We got great instruction driving and navigating around Etna. We got to check out a cave, a river, and some other really fantastic sites other than just the volcano. I will say, that we did not get to the top- which I expected because you can only hike all the way up there but if you want to ride to the top- this is not that. Overall, the guide was great and it was a super fun experience.

This tour was super fun! You get...

Jennifer N, Dec 2017

This tour was super fun! You get really dusty, but that's part of the experience! The sights along the way are awesome. The beginning of the tour felt a little unorganized though. We arrived at the meeting point as directed, and the guy who met us there was really nice but didn't really explain anything - he mainly spoke Italian. Then told us to follow him on his motor bike with our cars, but again, nothing was really explained. It wasn't a big deal, but we were just kind of confused about who he was was he the guide? and where we were going! Turns out, he wasn't the main guide, but did join us on the tour to help everyone along. We arrived at a little garage and got set-up on the bikes. The gentleman there didn't speak much English, but thankfully someone on our tour could translate his instructions. Then our main tour guide arrived. She was really nice and spoke good English. The ride itself was great. A mix of riding on the street and off-road. The scenery is just beautiful. On the way to Mt Etna, you stop at this cool cave. You don't go all the way to the top of Mt Etna, but that was okay with us. Lunch was good you stop at sandwich place and also at a nearby shop owned by a photographer. He explains some of his photos and you watch a video that he's taken of Mt Etna over the years. We really enjoyed that part. Overall, great fun and we would recommend.

Some initial issues confirming our...

Scott_F, Sep 2017

Some initial issues confirming our hotel pick up time etc. While on the tour we would have liked to stop a bit more to take in the views and get some more photos. Guides told us to beep if we wanted to stop but were often too far ahead to hear us and sometimes out of sight. Overall a great day though.

This adventure was absolutely...

Richard D S, Aug 2017

This adventure was absolutely amazing. I will remember it for the rest of my life. However this adventure is NOT for the slight of heart or body. I undertook this adventure with my wife and my two sons, age 29 and 31. They drove the ATVs, and loved every minute of it. As my wife and I are seniors, in reasonable good health, I know we would not have been able to drive this vehicles over this terrain ourselves. The guides were great, can't remember their names right now, but they were terrific. I highly recommend this adventure, however you better have excellent uppper body strength to handle these vehicles.

Highly recommend the trip great way to...

Joseph R, Aug 2017

Highly recommend the trip great way to see the volcano! Quite an adventure for the family.

If I could, I would rate it 3.5...

Lisa P, Jul 2017

If I could, I would rate it 3.5 stars but I can't so I've rounded up to 4 stars. It was good, but not really good. I think there needs to be more information on Mt. Etna. There was a stop at a lava cave that was really interesting the tour guide explained how the caves are developed. The stop at the photographer's store was also interesting to hear his explanations of the last large explosion in 2002 and the more recent one in March. It would have been better if there was more information on Mt. Etna. In all, it was a fun experience to ride a quad through a small hill top town and rural dirt roads in order to get to the base of Etna - the tour only brings you to 1800 meters. From there you can hike up but when you're on the quad you cannot since you have limited time at the base area before heading back down. We had fun, but want you to realize this is more of a quad experience than a Mt. Etna experience.

This was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! My...

Frank D, Jul 2017

This was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! My wife and I has SO much fun and the scenery was breathtaking! You start about 90min away from the top of the mountain so you get to ride a long time on the quad which is fun. I drove and my wife sat behind me and we take some amazing pictures and videos! The ride is a mix of off and on-road.

What a blast! We had a great time...

Pat, Jun 2017

What a blast! We had a great time. Our guide Deniss was wonderful. We stopped in certain areas and she gave us lots of interesting facts. Be prepared to get a little dirty. The trails were dry and dusty. But that's what off-roading is all about.

Met the guides all very friendly. We...

Steven_B, May 2017

Met the guides all very friendly. We doubled up on the bike. We drove on and off road, some parts off road were a bit of a white knuckle ride, but absolutely thrilling. Scenery was breathtaking. Wear layers as the temperature at top is chilly. In fact gloves would be a good idea. Highly recommend