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Glide up Mount Etna to 2,500m in just 12 minutes, skipping the long uphill climb and maximizing your time on the volcano.
- Everything you get: Start from the south base (Rifugio Sapienza) at 1,900m, skip queues at the cable car station and board the gondola to 2,500m, all with round-trip transfers included. Reach in just 12 minutes and 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: Extend your visit with a rugged 4x4 ascent to 2,900m, followed by a guided walk up to 3,000m across ash fields, hardened lava flows, and ancient craters.
Glide up Mount Etna to 2,500m in just 12 minutes, skipping the long uphill climb and maximizing your time on the volcano.
- Everything you get: Start from the south base (Rifugio Sapienza) at 1,900m, skip queues at the cable car station and board the gondola to 2,500m, all with round-trip transfers included. Reach in just 12 minutes and 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: Extend your visit with a rugged 4x4 ascent to 2,900m, followed by a guided walk up to 3,000m across ash fields, hardened lava flows, and ancient craters.
Inclusions
- Round-trip fast track cable car tickets
- Open ticket (valid all day from 8:30am to 3:20pm)
- Expert alpine volcanological guide (as per option selected)
- Round-trip 4X4 bus tickets (as per option selected)
What to bring
- Clothing: Wear a windbreaker jacket and sturdy hiking shoes for the changing mountain weather.
- Identification: Bring a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking for verification.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: This experience is not accessible to wheelchair users.
What’s not allowed
- Large luggage: Do not bring large luggage, suitcases, or oversized bags on the cable car or tour vehicles.
- Drones: Do not use drones anywhere on the premises during your visit.
- Health restrictions: Avoid this experience if you have heart or respiratory conditions, high blood pressure, or are pregnant.
Additional information
- Operating hours: The service operates daily from 8:30am to 4:00pm, with the last descent at 3:50pm, depending on weather or technical conditions.
- Duration: Expect the experience to last approximately 2.5 hours at an easy difficulty level suitable for most fitness levels.
- Pets: Dogs are allowed throughout the experience if they are kept on a leash and wear a muzzle at all times.
- Equipment rental: You can rent windbreakers, boots, and poles at the 2,500m station if you do not have suitable clothing or gear.
- 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.
Fly 3,500 m over Etna’s craters, the closest to the summit, effortlessly, in just 30 minutes.
- 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.
- 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
- Aerial views from 3,500 meters
- Maximum 5 participants
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.