Mount Etna ascent 0-3000 in a 4x4 all-terrain vehicle
Province of Messina, Sicily
Full day in 4x4 with quads and special vehicles for the ascent. Departure from the base at 200m above sea level. Driving the ATV quads up to 1850m, where you will board special 4x4 buses to reach an altitude of 3000m.
Highlights
- Full visit of the north side of Mount Etna
- Support from an instructor and a volcanology guide
- Self-guided off-road quad ride
Description
Departure from our base near the Alcantara Gorges at about 200 meters above sea level, where we will ride quads through the villages of Castiglione and Linguaglossa along scenic paths and roads until we reach Piano Provenzana at an altitude of 1,850 meters above sea level on the lava from 2002.
We will leave the quads in the parking lot to board the exclusive 4x4 buses designed for the most challenging climbs. Accompanied by a volcanology guide, you will reach an altitude of 3,000 meters, where you will stop for about 40 minutes for photos and explanations from the guide.
During the descent, there will be a further stop to visit the extinct craters of 2002 before the end of the bus tour.
After the bus tour, there will be the option of a technical stop at the bar and restrooms before starting the return trip by quad through the Alcantara Valley.
Includes
- 1 ATV quad for 2 people
- Guide/instructor
- Helmet and fuel
- 2 bus tickets for the ascent to 3,000 meters
- Volcano guide
- Guide assistance
Excludes
- Food and refreshments
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund