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Incredible time
Our pilot, Marcello was amazing and we had the most amazing time. We loved every minute of it from pick up to taking off and getting back.
Etna : Group Helicopter Flight (including round trip car transfer)
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At a glance
- Duration
- 30 min
- Price from
- $523 / person
- Location
- Taormina, Italy
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 38 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 5
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- HeliSicily Tours in elicottero
Description
Exciting flight experience to discover the volcano Etna and its natural wonders with take-off from the private helipad of Fiumefreddo di Sicilia. Maximum weight per passenger: 105 kg. Tour includes shuttle service with pick-up by car from Taormina / Giardini Naxos, a welcome drink/coffee and safety briefings with experienced pilots. Flying by helicopter over Mount Etna means embracing summit craters, recent flows and the gigantic Valle del Bove at a glance. It is the most spectacular and safest way to read the “breath” of the volcano and understand how much its continuous eruptions shape the landscape. Highlights: Summit craters (Bocca Nuova, Voragine, SE, NE) and their morphological variations after eruption, Valle del Bove and the great collapse scars, Bottoniere and recent lava fields, 360° panoramas of eastern Sicily and the Aeolian Islands.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Piedimonte Etneo
Town at the footsteps of the Etna volcano
Piano Provenzana
Ski resort on the north side of the Etna volcano
Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna
Ancient extinct craters located at 1900 m on the southern slope of the Etna volcano
Zafferana Etnea
Linguaglossa
Valle Del Bove
Horseshoe-shaped cavity on the Etna volcano
Monti Sartorius
Group of craters formed during the 1865 eruption, located on the northeast side of Etna
What's included
Included
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Pickup Locations & Times
This option includes round-trip car transfer to Fiumefreddo heliport from pick-up points chosen by passengers. A driver will pick you up about 1 hour before your flight, wait about an hour at the heliport and then take you back.
Traveller Ratings
5.0
38 reviews
Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Aerial tour, It will not be possible to land to see the attractions
- All passengers must show an identity document at check-in.
- There is a minimum number of participants: at least 4 paying passengers are required to confirm departure. If the minimum number is not reached, the departure may be cancelled; in this case you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
- The helicopter experience on the volcano Etna requires favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to bad weather, you will be offered a different date or an alternative tour of the east coast of Sicily (Taormina, Isola Bella, Castelmola, Riviera dei Ciclopi). All passengers must accept the same option offered to make the alternative flight.
- How are seats allocated in the helicopter? The assigned seats depend on the weight and height of the passengers to maintain the balance of the helicopter.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Etna : Group Helicopter Flight (including round trip car transfer) lasts about 30 min. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $523 per person for this Taormina experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. This option includes round-trip car transfer to Fiumefreddo heliport from pick-up points chosen by passengers. A driver will pick you up about 1 hour before your flight, wait about an hour at the heliport and then take you back.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 5 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 38 verified reviews; it is run by HeliSicily Tours in elicottero.
Reviews(38)
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A
Amazing experience! The helicopter tour was absolutely fantastic and everything was very well organized. A special thank you to Captain Marcello and Olga for their professionalism, kindness, and attention throughout the experience. They made us feel comfortable and welcome from start to finish. Highly recommended!
5
Do it if you can
Very professionally run operation. We were picked up from, & returned to our hotel in Taormina. The car was late model Mercedes & spotlessly clean. The flight itself was the best experience. There is nothing about the process I would say could be changed. I’ve walked to the craters before, but the helicopter flight was another experience
B
Fantastic experience well organized and seamless experience from transfer to getting in the air.
Marcello, Olga and Ali are excellent
B
Superb experience
A must do experience. Pilot Marcello is excellent as was the whole experience with easy check in. Our transfer driver Ali was so knowledgeable sharing interesting information with us during the transfer from Taormina.
J
Helisicily helicopter tours
Excellent service from start to finish. They pick you up from the port and take you to the helicopter pad place. It's a beautiful experience and they will also arrange transportation wherever u want to go afterwards, or take u back to the port. Highly recommend
L
Stunning aerial views
We had the best and smoothest helicopter ride with Pilot Marcello. He explained all about the volcano and took us up to 12,000’ elevation with stunning views. What a wonderful experience in Taormina!
S
Felt like a billionaire!
Wow wow wow you can’t ask for better service. Our clearly marked car with Ali the relaxed informative and kind driver whisked us off. There was a receptionist, any drink or food we want, ground crew and lovely Marccelo the captain. Exquisite service all through. Felt like a billionaire. The girls were given lollipops for their ears and the flight itself was well narrated by Marccello going past the main hot spots a few times to make sure we all saw. We are on a real high now. You can’t go wrong booking with Helisicily - just do it. We can’t actually afford this sort of thing but it’s worth every penny - just find it on a credit card and go!!!
K
A truly special experience with HeliSicily
I treated myself to a helicopter tour with HeliSicily as a birthday present - and it was every bit as incredible as I imagined. If you’re looking for something truly special, I can wholeheartedly recommend this tour over Mount Etna. It’s not every day you get to experience something like this, and everything was perfectly organised, including the transfer, which made the whole experience smooth and stress-free. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive throughout. Marcello (the pilot) made the flight feel safe and enjoyable. He also explained everything clearly during the flight, which made the experience even more interesting. Olga, who welcomed us, handled the paperwork, and guided us to and from the helicopter, was the sweetest, friendliest, and most cheerful person, making us feel instantly at ease. Ali, our driver, was a true gentleman and added to the overall excellent experience. This is the kind of experience that stays with you for a lifetime. Absolutely worth it!
P
Excellent excursion
Very nice trip with an exciting helicopter flight and great views and very nice transfer
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