30 min Etna private helicopter tour from Fiumefreddo

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ID: GYG519727-910091
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Country: Italy

Duration: 30 min.


Description

Explore Etna volcano's summit with a sky tour. Our helicopter experiences are a concentrate of emotions, breathtaking landscapes that will make your trip unforgettable.
30 minutes helicopter flight above Etna volcano. After take-off, the flight will proceed to the northern side of the volcano, flying over the towns of Piedimonte Etneo and Linguaglossa. During the ascent you can admire a majestic forest of conifers and the old lava flows that descend almost to the Etna villages. As you get ever nearer to the peaks, you will fly over the ski resort of Piano Provenzana, enjoying a unique view of the flows that formed the series of craters called "la bottoniera"; here, the vegetation ends and is replaced by the sciara that will leads you up to the majestic view of the summit craters. We are at an altitude of about 3500 meters and the view from here covers the whole of Sicily, the Aeolian Islands and Calabria. You will begin the descent along the volcano's more rugged side to reach the Sapienza ski resort and refuge. From here, you will enjoy a unique view of the city of Catania and the Gulf. Proceeding east, we will 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. We will survey the 2002 flows that almost destroyed the village of Zafferana Etnea. After a last look at the coast between Catania and Taormina, the vineyards and lush crops and it is time to return.

Highlights

  • Etna volcano from a unique and stunning point of view
  • A lifetime experience in Sicily
  • Get your camera ready, volcano is calling!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Etna helicopter experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date

Total weight per passenger: 105 kg / 232 lbs

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
HeliSicily - Private helipad located in Fiumefreddo di Sicilia (CT) Annexed to "La Terra dei Sogni" Country Hotel Address: Via Catania Messina 14 - Fiumefreddo di Sicilia
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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

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.