Setting off from our base, on Mt Etna’s foothills, located in San Gregorio, after a briefing about driving the buggies, we’ll go through Pedara and then Nicolosi, led by one of our support vehicles with radio transmitter communication between the vehicles. At a short distance from the town, we ‘ll drive along an off-road track which passes by an old lava rock quarry, where our buggies will show off all their off-road handling skills. After the thrilling off-road driving experience, we’ll go along a scenic road which leads to Rifugio Sapienza. Along the way we’ll stop to take photos at the most scenic spots along route, then we’ll have a coffee break at the Corsaro bar/restaurant, to then have a walk around the top of the Silvestri Craters.
Then back in the Sideby Side and we’ll take the road down to a lava cave which will be visited wearing helmets and carrying torches. The next part of the route stops at a spot for viewing at its best the immense Valle del Bove from Mt Zoccolaro. Then we’ll head for Zafferana Etnea, Pedara and San Gregorio.
Note: on request, we can stop along the way to have a Sicilian style lunch in an agriturismo/country style restaurant.
Duration of excursion: 4 hours
Departures at 09:00 and 15:00
Required: driving licence
Recommended: sunglasses, a wind and rain proof jacket, hiking shoes or trainers.
Price per 2-seater vehicle, 220 euro
For passengers aged under 14, there is a 10 euro discount
There are discounts available for groups of more than 10 people.
If you wish to stop at a local restaurant for lunch, add 20 euro per person
If you wish to be picked up from your hotel, in one of our 8/6-seater vehicles, add 20 euro per person.
For the Catania area, Acireale, Etna towns (paesi etnei) on the south side. For places further away, please as for a quote.Necessaria: patente di guida