What does the Etna Helicopter Flight with Etna3340 offer different compared to other travel agencies?

• The only 6-seater helicopter in Sicily, with 2 seats in the front.
• A new helicopter (EC130 of the year 2023) powerful and luxurious.
• An expert pilot, with a long ten-year experience.
• The helicopter takes off from the helipad higher on the volcano, so we reach the top of Etna faster than the others.
• A legally certified heliport.
• The possibility of having a real volcanology guide on board for explanations.
• The price includes VAT and insurance.

Discover the splendor of the Etna volcano by helicopter

The EC130 helicopter can carry up to 6 passengers with 2 seats in the front. Each participant has a headset to listen to the pilot or guide.

The Etna Helicopter Tour is a great classic to see the craters on top of Etna. You can appreciate the contrast between the black rock, the clear blue of the Sicilian sky and the intense blue of the Ionian sea.

The size of the summit craters admired from the sky, offers a spectacle of unique and unusual beauty. At the top are 4 large active craters, still smoking to our delight. But not only that, you will be surprised to discover other equally interesting craters at a lower altitude.

In fact, Etna is dotted with hundreds of eruptive vents, evidence of a complex geodynamic activity. The activity of the volcano is continuous, with plumes of smoke and spectacular lava flows that take your breath away.

Volcanic activity often changes the appearance of the great mountain and affects life on the volcano. The tour of Etna by helicopter allows you to better understand the impact of the volcano on the Sicilian territory.

If the weather conditions are unfavorable and it is not possible to reach or see the summit area of ​​Etna, the flight plan will be modified, you will see: Taormina, Castelmola, Isola Bella (Naxos), Castiglione di Sicilia Castle, Alcantara Gorges and Calatabiano Castle.

Description of the helicopter tour on the volcano in Sicily

Arrival of passengers at our private heliport and briefing with the pilot. After take-off, the flight will continue to the north side of the volcano. Always climbing in altitude, you can admire the lava flow that destroyed the northern ski area (Piano Provenzana) in March 2003, the ancient craters, a coniferous forest and the ancient lava flows that descend almost to touch the Etna villages.

Heading more and more towards the peaks you will fly over the Piano Provenzana ski area with a unique view of the flows that formed the series of craters called "la bottoniera". Here the vegetation stops and the "sciara" takes over and will accompany you to the majestic view of the summit craters.

We are about 3500 meters above sea level to have a good view of the summit craters of Etna, the view from here sweeps over Sicily, the Aeolian Islands and Calabria. We will begin the descent along the wildest side of the volcano to reach the ski resort and the Sapienza refuge.

From here you will enjoy a unique view of the city of Catania and the gulf. Continuing east we will fly over the ancient craters of Silvestri and cross the immense Valle del Bove. We will admire the 2002 lava flows that destroyed the town of Zafferana Etnea.

One last look at the coast that connects Catania to Taormina, the vineyards and the luxuriant crops and we will return and land at the heliport. The departure by helicopter to see the Etna volcano can be made, to have the best visibility, from sunrise to sunset, the flight lasts 20 minutes.

This formula has become a real hit and is in great demand among helicopter flight enthusiasts. When to book, how long before? To make sure you get a seat, it's best to book quickly. Helicopter flight itinerary The departure is from a certified airport, easily and quickly reachable from Catania or Taormina.

The flight includes a complete tour of the Etna volcano by helicopter, with the close passage of the summit craters. The pilot will choose the most suitable route for a safe flight and to allow you to see the most beautiful places of the Etna volcano.

During the Etna helicopter tour, you will be able to admire the magnificent western side and the famous Valle del Bove, which runs along the eastern side in the heart of the Etna Park. The helicopter flight over Etna is available all year round. If you want to visit the Aeolian Islands as well as Etna, the flight will last 90 minutes and the price is 3700€ (departing from our heliport in Castiglione di Sicilia).

Our helicopter for the flight over Etna is a Eurocopter EC130

Remember to wear a jacket, it can get cold at high altitudes (only in winter), and a chewing gum to compensate for the difference in altitude and keep your ears open. The helicopter can comfortably carry a maximum of 6 passengers up to Etna.

Each passenger is equipped with a headset to talk to the rider. The flight could be affected by weather conditions and volcanic activity. These natural events can alter the normal flight plan. I am at your disposal for any further information, even by telephone.

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