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Fly 3,500 m over Etna’s craters, the closest to the summit, effortlessly, in just 30 minutes.
Difficulty level: Easy | Aerial views
- Everything you get: Board an intimate 5-passenger helicopter at the Fiumefreddo Helipad and soar over Etna’s forests and dramatic ‘La Bottoniera’ lava flows. Fly over 3,500m for 360° views of Silvestri Craters. Enjoy this 30-minute flight, with welcome drinks before landing safely at the Sapienza ski resort.
- Why choose this: This experience lets you enjoy the closest views of Etna’s summit craters at 3,500 m, possible only from the air, without any hiking or trekking stress involved.
Fly 3,500 m over Etna’s craters, the closest to the summit, effortlessly, in just 30 minutes.
Difficulty level: Easy | Aerial views
- Everything you get: Board an intimate 5-passenger helicopter at the Fiumefreddo Helipad and soar over Etna’s forests and dramatic ‘La Bottoniera’ lava flows. Fly over 3,500m for 360° views of Silvestri Craters. Enjoy this 30-minute flight, with welcome drinks before landing safely at the Sapienza ski resort.
- Why choose this: This experience lets you enjoy the closest views of Etna’s summit craters at 3,500 m, possible only from the air, without any hiking or trekking stress involved.
Inclusions
- 30-minute shared helicopter flight
- Maximum 5 participants
- Aerial views from 3,500 meters
What to bring
- Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested at the entrance.
What’s not allowed
- Luggage or large bags are not allowed on the helicopter.
Accessibility
- This experience is not accessible to wheelchair users.
Additional information
- The maximum weight per passenger is 105 kg (232 lbs).
- A minimum of 4 paying customers is required for the flight to be confirmed. If the minimum is not met, your flight may be canceled or rescheduled, and you will be offered an alternative time slot or a full refund.
- The experience requires good weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be offered a different date, an alternative tour, or a full refund. All passengers must accept the same alternative option if the original flight is canceled.
- Seats are assigned based on passenger weight and height to maintain helicopter balance.
- The activity is limited to small groups, with a maximum of 5 participants per flight.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION5 hours
FIRST DEPARTUREPizzi Dineri (2,800m)
LAST DEPARTUREPizzi Dineri (2,800m)
Start point
North base at 1,800m (Piano Provenzana)
40 min
1. Pizzi Dineri (2,800m)
2. Bocca Nuova (3,300m)
End point
North base at 1,800m (Piano Provenzana)
Your ending point would be same as your start point
Reach Etna the bold way: jeep to 2,800m from the North base, then trek with a guide to 3,300m for a raw volcanic adventure.
Difficulty level: Moderate to difficult | Rugged terrain and high-altitude trek
- Day out to Etna from its north base at 1,800m with a 4x4 ride plus hike to the 3,300m summit zone; round-trip transfers included.
- You’ll get a volcanological guide (fluent in English & Italian) leading a hike from 2,800m to 3,300m in a group of 8 guests (max) across the wide craters of Valle del Bove and the rims of Bocca Nuova (Etna's largest active crater).
Reach Etna the bold way: jeep to 2,800m from the North base, then trek with a guide to 3,300m for a raw volcanic adventure.
Difficulty level: Moderate to difficult | Rugged terrain and high-altitude trek
- Day out to Etna from its north base at 1,800m with a 4x4 ride plus hike to the 3,300m summit zone; round-trip transfers included.
- You’ll get a volcanological guide (fluent in English & Italian) leading a hike from 2,800m to 3,300m in a group of 8 guests (max) across the wide craters of Valle del Bove and the rims of Bocca Nuova (Etna's largest active crater).
Inclusions
- 4x4 ride from 1,800m to 2,800m
- A certified multilingual guide fluent in English and Italian
- A group of 8 participants (max)
- Trekking pole, shoes, & helmets
What to bring
- Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking.
What’s not allowed
- The excursion is forbidden to children under 10 years old.
- This experience is not advisable for people with heart diseases, asthma, high blood pressure, or pregnant women.
- Pets are not permitted on the tour.
- Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited during the excursion.
Accessibility
- This experience is not accessible to wheelchair users and is not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
Additional information
- The excursion is subject to weather conditions and volcanic activity and may be canceled or modified for safety reasons.
- A minimum of 8 participants is required for the tour to operate.
- Helmets, trekking poles, and trekking shoes are included in your booking.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Ascend to 2,500m from the south base (1,900m) via a cable car in 12 minutes or less.
Difficulty level: Easy | Quick lift with minimal effort
- Everything you get: Get round-trip cable-car transfers from Rifugio Sapienza (South base) at 1,900m to the elevation at 2,500m. Upon reaching, take in the striking dark cones of the Monti Silvestri craters alongside the dramatic formations from the 2002 eruptions at your own pace.
- Why choose this: This is the quickest and easiest way to reach the volcano with no waiting and little commute time along with the flexibility of self-paced exploration and freedom to return whenever you're ready.
- Upgrade: There are hour-long queues at the cable car station. With these tickets you bypass them, making it the quickest and easiest way to see the craters while enjoying the freedom of self-exploration.
Ascend to 2,500m from the south base (1,900m) via a cable car in 12 minutes or less.
Difficulty level: Easy | Quick lift with minimal effort
- Everything you get: Get round-trip cable-car transfers from Rifugio Sapienza (South base) at 1,900m to the elevation at 2,500m. Upon reaching, take in the striking dark cones of the Monti Silvestri craters alongside the dramatic formations from the 2002 eruptions at your own pace.
- Why choose this: This is the quickest and easiest way to reach the volcano with no waiting and little commute time along with the flexibility of self-paced exploration and freedom to return whenever you're ready.
- Upgrade: There are hour-long queues at the cable car station. With these tickets you bypass them, making it the quickest and easiest way to see the craters while enjoying the freedom of self-exploration.
Inclusions
- Round-trip fast track cable car tickets
- Round-trip 4X4 bus or snowcat tickets (as per option selected)
- Expert alpine/volcanological guide fluent in English, Italian, and French (as per option selected)
- Open ticket (valid all day from 8:30am to 3:20pm)
Exclusions
- Large luggage not allowed
- Drones not allowed
What to bring
- Wear a windbreaker jacket and hiking shoes.
- Bring a valid photo ID matching the name on your booking.
What’s not allowed
- Large luggage, suitcases, and oversized bags are not allowed on the cable car or tour vehicles.
- Drones are not permitted anywhere on the premises.
- The experience is not recommended for people with heart or respiratory conditions, high blood pressure, or for pregnant women.
Accessibility
- This experience is not accessible to wheelchair users.
Additional information
- The service operates daily from 8:30am to 4pm (last descent at 3:50pm), subject to weather or technical conditions.
- The experience takes around 2.5 hours and is rated with an easy difficulty level, ideal for visitors of all fitness levels.
- Dogs are allowed if kept on a leash and with a muzzle at all times.
- You can rent windbreakers, boots, and poles at the 2,500m station if you do not have suitable clothing.
- These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 5 days.
- These tickets are valid for 5 days from the date of purchase.