Drive ATV trails on Mount Etna’s volcanic slopes, then visit a family-run winery for a cellar tour and tasting. This private day pairs easy guided off-road driving with volcanic wines and local pairings.
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You set off from Catania with the city shrinking behind you and the flanks of Mount Etna rising ahead—black ridges of old lava catching the light, pine forests giving way to scrub and gravel. The quad stage puts you on those slopes: a two-hour loop of dusty tracks, basalt scree and ridgelines that push your view out to the Ionian Sea. The volcano breathes—steam vents hissing and rock under your tires reminding you it’s an active landscape.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Light to moderate fitness; ability to sit steadily on a quad for up to two hours and walk short cellar steps.
Wildlife
History
Mount Etna is one of Europe’s most active volcanoes; centuries of eruptions shaped terraces that local families converted into vineyards and cellars still used today.
Conservation
Stay on designated tracks and respect vineyard boundaries—Etna’s fragile volcanic soils and endemic vegetation recover slowly and benefit from responsible tourism.
Reserve your spot on the Etna Quad & Wine Combo Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a valid driver’s license
Drivers must present a license to operate the quad; passengers do not need one.
Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants
Volcanic trails are rocky and can fling debris—sturdy footwear and pants protect legs and ankles.
Hydrate and sun-protect
Higher altitudes and reflective lava increase sun exposure—carry water and use sunscreen and sunglasses.
Separate driving and drinking
Plan not to drive a vehicle after tasting; the itinerary schedules driving before the wine experience, but avoid drinking if you’re the return driver.
Sturdy closed-toe hiking or trail shoes
Protects feet on rocky volcanic trails and when mounting/dismounting the quad.
Long pants and gloves
Shields legs and hands from brush, wind and blowback from gravel.
Windproof jacket or midlayer
Altitude on Etna can be significantly cooler than the coast—bring a windproof layer.
spring
Sunglasses with strap
Reduces glare from dark lava and bright skies while riding.
summer