Etna : Group Helicopter Flight (including round trip car transfer)

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About this activity

Exciting flight experience to discover the volcano Etna and its natural wonders with take-off from the private helipad of Fiumefreddo di Sicilia. Maximum weight per passenger: 105 kg. Tour includes shuttle service with pick-up by car from Taormina / Giardini Naxos, a welcome drink/coffee and safety briefings with experienced pilots. Flying by helicopter over Mount Etna means embracing summit craters, recent flows and the gigantic Valle del Bove at a glance. It is the most spectacular and safest way to read the “breath” of the volcano and understand how much its continuous eruptions shape the landscape. Highlights: Summit craters (Bocca Nuova, Voragine, SE, NE) and their morphological variations after eruption, Valle del Bove and the great collapse scars, Bottoniere and recent lava fields, 360° panoramas of eastern Sicily and the Aeolian Islands.

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At a glance

Duration: 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 5 people
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: English
Operated by: HeliSicily Tours in elicottero

Ages: Adults (4–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop
Included: Bottled water
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Itinerary

Piedimonte Etneo

Passing by

Town at the footsteps of the Etna volcano
Piano Provenzana

Passing by

Ski resort on the north side of the Etna volcano
Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna

Passing by

Ancient extinct craters located at 1900 m on the southern slope of the Etna volcano
Zafferana Etnea

Passing by

Town at the footsteps of the Etna volcano
Linguaglossa

Passing by

Town at the footsteps of the Etna volcano
Valle Del Bove

Passing by

Horseshoe-shaped cavity on the Etna volcano
Monti Sartorius

Passing by

Group of craters formed during the 1865 eruption, located on the northeast side of Etna

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Atlantis Bay - VRetreats
UNA Hotels Capotaormina

This option includes round-trip car transfer to Fiumefreddo heliport from pick-up points chosen by passengers. A driver will pick you up about 1 hour before your flight, wait about an hour at the heliport and then take you back.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Aerial tour, It will not be possible to land to see the attractions
All passengers must show an identity document at check-in.
There is a minimum number of participants: at least 4 paying passengers are required to confirm departure. If the minimum number is not reached, the departure may be cancelled; in this case you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
The helicopter experience on the volcano Etna requires favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to bad weather, you will be offered a different date or an alternative tour of the east coast of Sicily (Taormina, Isola Bella, Castelmola, Riviera dei Ciclopi). All passengers must accept the same option offered to make the alternative flight.
How are seats allocated in the helicopter? The assigned seats depend on the weight and height of the passengers to maintain the balance of the helicopter.