Fiumefreddo: Group Flight Helicopter Tour over Etna

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Fiumefreddo: Group Flight Helicopter Tour over Etna

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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.

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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

Description

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!

Includes

Welcome drinks Express check-in Private helipad Helicopter tour Free car parking

Important Information

Minimum numbers apply: we need a minimum of 4 paying customers for a flight to definitively confirm its departure. There is a possibility of cancellation if there are not enough passengers, and you will be offered an alternative time slot or full refund if this occurs. The Etna volcano helicopter experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date, an alternative tour of Sicily east coast (Taormina, Isola Bella, Castelmola, Cyclops Riviera) or full refund. All passengers must accept the same option offered to make the alternative flight. How are seats assigned in the helicopter? The assigned seats depend on the weight and height of the passengers to maintain the balance of the helicopter. The maximum weight per passenger is 105 kg/232 lbs.