Quad Buggy Excursion Tour

About this tour

Tear through Calabria's remote backcountry in a side-by-side buggy, navigating forest trails and ridge routes that reveal both the Tyrrhenian and Ionian seas from a single summit. This two-and-a-half-hour adventure takes you down tracks inaccessible by conventional transport, stopping at panoramic points where the landscape shifts between dense woodland and coastal vistas. An experienced local guide leads the way, and if you hold a valid driving licence, you can swap behind the wheel mid-route to experience different sections of the terrain.

Highlights

• Steer a nimble 400cc buggy along exclusive forest tracks
• Watch two seas converge from Calabria's central ridge
• Stop at hidden viewpoints between dense woodland and open ridges
• Trade places with your co-driver to pilot your own sections
• Vehicle rides like a car—seat belts, no helmet needed
• Guide reveals territorial secrets in Italian and English
• Groups capped at five buggies for genuine solitude

What to expect

You'll begin with a safety briefing and vehicle familiarisation before setting out on roughly two hours of continuous driving across unmade tracks and natural routes. The terrain varies from tight forest passages where overhead branches filter dappled light to open ridgeline sections where wind picks up and visibility stretches across both shorelines. Three stops punctuate the drive—usually at vantage points where you can catch your breath, take photos, and absorb the scale of Calabria's interior. The buggy handles most conditions without fuss, and the guide dictates pace and direction. If your co-passenger has a licence, you can swap roles partway through and experience different sections from the driver's seat.

Good to know

Bring a bandana or mask for dust clouds on drier stretches. Dress in layers and a windbreaker—altitude and wind chill can surprise. A valid driving licence (EU or international) is mandatory if you plan to drive. Fuel is included; any food or drink at stops isn't. Groups stay small (ten people maximum across five vehicles), so book early in peak season.