Fiumefreddo: Group Flight Helicopter Tour over Etna
ID: GYG519727-1317329
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
30 min.
Description
Soar above Etna volcano on a helicopter tour, flying over towns, forests, and lava flows. Enjoy stunning views from 3500 meters, descend to Sapienza ski resort, and survey historic lava flows.
Soar above the Etna volcano on a helicopter flight in Fiumefreddo di Sicilia. Start with some welcome drinks. After take-off, proceed to the northern side of the volcano, flying over the towns of Piedimonte Etneo and Linguaglossa.
During the ascent, admire a majestic forest of conifers and the old lava flows that descend almost to the Etna villages. As you get nearer to the peaks, fly over the ski resort of Piano Provenzana, enjoying a unique view of the flows that formed the series of craters called "la bottoniera."
See the vegetation end and be replaced by the sciara that will lead you up to the majestic view of the summit craters. At an altitude of about 3500 meters, enjoy sweeping views of the whole of Sicily, the Aeolian Islands, and Calabria.
Begin the descent along the volcano's more rugged side to reach the Sapienza ski resort. From here, soak in a view of Catania and the Gulf. Proceeding east, fly over the old, extinct Silvestri Craters before passing over the Schiena dell'asilo "donkey's back" that leads to the vast Valle del Bove.
Survey the 1992 flows that almost destroyed the village of Zafferana Etnea. After one last look at the coast between Catania and Taormina, the vineyards, and lush crops, it is time to return to the helipad. An unforgettable 30 minutes helicopter tour!
Highlights
- Admire conifer forests and lava flows as you fly over Etna on a helicopter
- Enjoy views of the Piano Provenzana ski resort and "la bottoniera" craters
- Take in vistas of Sicily, the Aeolian Islands, and Calabria at 3500 meters
- Descend the rugged side of the volcano to the Rifugio Sapienza ski resort
- Fly over the Silvestri Craters and the 1992 lava flows near Zafferana Etnea
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Etna volcano helicopter experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or an alternative tour of Sicily east coast (Taormina, Isola Bella, Castelmola, Cyclops Riviera). All passengers must accept the same option offered to make the alternative flight. The cost of transportation to reach the helipad is non-refundable.
The maximum weight per passenger is 105 kg/232 lbs.
Transportation is wheelchair accessible.
HeliSicily - private helipad located in Fiumefreddo di Sicilia and annexed to "La Terra dei sogni country hotel"
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
