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Soar into the skies for a heart-pounding 30-minute flight at 3500m, with active craters and ancient temples unfolding beneath you.
Difficulty level: Easy | Max altitude: 3,500m
- Everything you get: Board an intimate five-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 is your chance to experience the vast volcanic expanse with no climbing or hiking, pure 30-minute panoramic delight of Sicily’s coastline.
Soar into the skies for a heart-pounding 30-minute flight at 3500m, with active craters and ancient temples unfolding beneath you.
Difficulty level: Easy | Max altitude: 3,500m
- Everything you get: Board an intimate five-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 is your chance to experience the vast volcanic expanse with no climbing or hiking, pure 30-minute panoramic delight of Sicily’s coastline.
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
START POINT
North base
Board a 4x4 at the north base (1,800 m) and ascend to 2,800 m, where you can explore rugged lava fields, hidden caves, and panoramic volcanic landscapes.
40 minutes
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Mount Etna
Free Admission
Begin your guided hike from 2,800 m, ascending to 3,300 m across lava tunnels and volcanic fissures, exploring Etna’s dramatic upper crater—Bocca Nuova.
2
END POINT
North base
Reach Etna’s summit craters the bold way: jeep to 2,800m, then trek with a guide to 3,300m for a raw, once-in-a-lifetime volcano adventure.
Difficulty level: Moderate to difficult | Max altitude: 3,300m
- 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 certified multilingual guide explaining the history and formation of the landscape from the transport stop to the way up at the central summit crater of Bocca Nuova, while ensuring a safe route back to the starting point.
- Mt Etna: Cross the wide volcanic basin of Valle del Leone, walking along the rim of Bocca Nuova (Etna’s largest active crater), and exploring ash fields shaped by past eruptions.
Reach Etna’s summit craters the bold way: jeep to 2,800m, then trek with a guide to 3,300m for a raw, once-in-a-lifetime volcano adventure.
Difficulty level: Moderate to difficult | Max altitude: 3,300m
- 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 certified multilingual guide explaining the history and formation of the landscape from the transport stop to the way up at the central summit crater of Bocca Nuova, while ensuring a safe route back to the starting point.
- Mt Etna: Cross the wide volcanic basin of Valle del Leone, walking along the rim of Bocca Nuova (Etna’s largest active crater), and exploring ash fields shaped by past eruptions.
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.
Bypass queues and ascend 2,500m to see the top of Europe’s highest active volcano: all in 12 minutes or less.
Difficulty level: Easy | Max altitude: 2,500m
- Everything you get: Get a fast-track round-trip cable car ride from 1,900m to 2,500m in just 12 minutes. Enjoy views of Catania and the Ionian coast and step into the black lava landscape. Take in vistas spanning over 100km of coastline at your own pace before returning to the base.
- Why choose this: This is the quickest and easiest way to access the volcanic terrain, saving around 40-minute waiting time at the cable car queue with no hiking stress.
- Upgrade: Take a 4x4 ride to ascend to 3,000m and enjoy a guided trek with views of active craters including Bocca Nuova and Voragine.
Bypass queues and ascend 2,500m to see the top of Europe’s highest active volcano: all in 12 minutes or less.
Difficulty level: Easy | Max altitude: 2,500m
- Everything you get: Get a fast-track round-trip cable car ride from 1,900m to 2,500m in just 12 minutes. Enjoy views of Catania and the Ionian coast and step into the black lava landscape. Take in vistas spanning over 100km of coastline at your own pace before returning to the base.
- Why choose this: This is the quickest and easiest way to access the volcanic terrain, saving around 40-minute waiting time at the cable car queue with no hiking stress.
- Upgrade: Take a 4x4 ride to ascend to 3,000m and enjoy a guided trek with views of active craters including Bocca Nuova and Voragine.
Inclusions
- Round-trip cable car tickets with skip-the-line access
- Round-trip 4x4 jeep (as per option selected)
- An expert multilingual guide fluent in English, French, Italian (as per option selected)
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.
- 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.