Book Aerial Sightseeing Tours In Catania

Bypass hour long cable car queues to ascend to 2500m in just 12 minutes.
Effort meter: Easy | Quick lift with minimal effort

• 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.
• Note: For your safety, some activities may be suspended during bad weather. These temporary closures are non-refundable.

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.

Fly 3,500 m over Etna’s craters, the closest to the summit, effortlessly, in just 30 minutes.
Effort meter: 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.