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Mount Etna Helicopter Tour

5/5 62 reviews

GO-ETNA

5/5 (2053)

Helicopter Etna Tour: If you think you have seen all of Mount Etna, you haven’t seen anything until you have seen the view from the sky.

After exploring the side slopes of Mount Etna you will see the heart of the volcano – the smoky main crater on the top with the black and yellow landscape and the grey ash clouds.

Mount Etna Helicopter Tour : Highlights

Fly over the top of Etna by helicopter
The best view of the active craters of Etna
Enjoy an exclusive private flight

Full description

After your pick-up in Catania or Taormina we will drive directly to the helicopter airfield near Taormina (pickup service on request) and we will start with this aerial and unique tour of Mount Etna by hopping in the helicopter and ascending into the sky above the volcano.

This kind of sightseeing tour allow you to see Mount Etna from a perspective of wonder and awe. Always accompanied by a competent English speaking guide (on request – with surcharge), you will have the best viewpoint on one of the most active volcanos on earth for 25 min.

You will see the spectacular landscape with its 100 side craters, the old and new lava flows around the Mount Etna, special places like the Valle del Bove and you will see the beautiful Sicilian coastline with its turquoise clear sea. During the flight your guide will explain you the specifics about this volcano, the landscape and the history.

If you think you have seen all of Mount Etna, you haven’t seen anything until you have seen the view from the sky. After exploring the side slopes of Mount Etna you will fly by the heart of the volcano – the smoky main crater on the top with the black and yellow landscape and the grey ash clouds. After this impressive experience we will enjoy the fly back to the helicopter airfield.

25 minutes Helicopter flight

Helicopter Etna and Taormina Tour

You want to explore more than just Mount Etna? As an alternative option you have the possibility so visit the romantic Sicilian City of Taormina with a breathtaking view over the famous ancient Greek-Roman theatre and the amazing “Isola Bella”.

35 minutes Helicopter flight

Etna and Aeolian Islands Helicopter Tour (Etna, Vulcano, Stromboli)

Another option for a helicopter flight is a journey to the Aeolian Islands of Sicily: A Paradise of Sea and Volcanoes. You will see one of the most beautiful archipelagos in the Tyrrhenian Sea with a view over the active volcano Stromboli and the main island Lipari.

90 minutes Helicopter flight

Information / Included

Including Pickup service: In the area around Taormina and Catania the pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, campsite, pension, holiday cottage, railway station, port, etc. are included. Possibility to meet us at the highway exit (in case you travel with your own car).

Other information

Type of Excursion: 25,35 or 90 minutes Helicopter flight
Accessibility: Tour is easy and suitable for everyone.
ON REQUEST – Volcanological Guide: An English-speaking Volcanological Guide will explain you the most interesting phenomena of the eruptive volcano and will inform you about plants and animals.
Your gift voucher: Place your order by phone or email ([email protected]) to get a gift voucher
Availability: We are open all year, except: 25.12 and 01.01

Combination with Wine tour (optional)

On request it is possible to combine the helicopter tour with a visit to a vineyard, tasting of Etna wines and typical Sicilian lunch (The wine cellar will be reached by minivan or limo after the helicopter tour)

You will visit the vineyard and production facilities and eventually taste ETNA DOC wines and Sicilian specialties.

After the visit of the vineyard and the wine tasting a light lunch will be served. The menu consists of a selection of typical antipasti, a first dish (pasta or soup) á la siciliana, fresh vegetables of the season, dessert, fruit, espresso, water and 1 selected wine.

Mount Etna Helicopter Tour: Reviews 62

Score 5/5

Total reviews: 62
Reviews in English: 25

Jenny VERIFIED
20 August 2023

Amazing experience

The whole trip was managed excellently. We were picked up directly from our accommodation and taken to the helipad. The pilot made us feel safe and reassured. He was very knowledgeable about Etna and provided an interesting commentary throughout the trip, resulting in an unforgettable experience.

Jo VERIFIED
01 July 2023

Helicopter tour of Etna

We decided to splash out and treat ourselves to a helicopter tour of Mount Etna. Everything was perfect - lovely Mercedes picked us up from our hotel (great guide/driver), we were warmly greeted on arrival at the hotel near to the helipad and treated to coffees whilst they prepared the helicopter. The pilot was excellent - seemed very experienced and we knew we were in safe hands whilst he also ensured we got close to the top of the volcano (great photos!) without being in any danger. Great trip all round - lovely people - highly recommended!

Helen & Mike VERIFIED
15 May 2023

Highly Recommended

The first helicopter flight for both of us and it was an unforgetable experience. Our guide Francesco and pilot Marcello were brilliant - warm, friendly knowledgable and professional. We felt so well looked after from start to finish. The weather was just about perfect and the views were incredable. So glad we booked the trip - highly recommended.

Cathleen VERIFIED
11 July 2022

Worth it

We really wanted to see Etna but all the tours were really long and we had an 8 year old we knew wouldn’t last in the heat. We truly debated doing this because it seemed extravagant but we walked away with a day none of us will forget. It was absolutely amazing and insane and our captain Marcello was funny and so kind- and our guide Francesco was so informative not only about the volcano but about the surrounding areas and history of Sicily. Overall we absolutely loved it and highly recommend!

Stefan Progovac VERIFIED
08 April 2021

Go-Etna is professional and flexible

Go-Etna took care of us, were flexible with our schedule, and showed us a nice time on the volcano.

Ginni VERIFIED
27 October 2020

A lot of fun

Excellent communication before the tour started, during the tour: the guide was helpful, informative and friendly, felt safe the whole tour! I was not sure about getting sick in the helicopter but the guide really carred about us. I was impressed about this amazing view - better than expected.

Prices & Booking

No hidden fees - All inclusive

Special Cancellation policy (Detailed in the offer)

Available all year round

Etna Helicopter Tour

Duration: 1 hours Difficulty: Easy
€ 1530 per Group

Including private return transfer from Catania or Taormina.

Including all local taxes

Private Flight

Group of max 4 passengers

AS350

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Available all year round

Etna and Taormina Helicopter Tour

Duration: 1 hours Difficulty: Easy
€ 1825 per Group

Including private return transfer from Catania or Taormina.

Including all local taxes

Private Flight

Group of max 4 passengers

AS350

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Available all year round

Aeolian Islands Helicopter Tour

Duration: 2 hours Difficulty: Easy
€ 3780 per Group

Including private return transfer from Catania or Taormina.

Including all local taxes

Private Flight

Group of max 4 passengers

AS350

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Payment options

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Other pickup locations

On request, with a supplement, it is possible to request pick-up service also outside of Catania / Taormina, for example: Syracuse, Noto, Messina, etc. Contact us for more information

Private Mount Etna Helicopter Tour

This tour is also available in a PRIVATE version. Driver, guide and vehicle will be available exclusively for you.

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