Top Sicily Helicopter Tours

Skip the strenuous hikes around Mount Etna and secure yourself a more luxurious alternative with this small-group helicopter ride. From the air, you can observe dramatic aerial views that most visitors never get to see, including volcanic craters and ancient lava fields. The flight also offers excellent photo opportunities throughout.

The mighty peak of Mt Etna is Europe’s highest active volcano and the most spectacular views of the snow-capped mountain are from the air. Soar overhead on a private 20-minute helicopter flight from Castiglione di Sicilia, and gaze down over the stunning landscapes of Mt Etna, the ancient amphitheater of Taormina, and the Valle del Bove crater.

Exciting flight experience to discover the volcano Etna and its natural wonders departing from the private helipad of Fiumefreddo. A welcome drink and briefing with experienced pilots before take-off are provided. Maximum weight per passenger: 105 kg.

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.

Cover two of Sicily’s most iconic locations in this full-day tour of Monte Etna and Taormina. Explore the slopes and lava fields of the UNESCO-listed volcanic crater, with optional hikes or all-terrain drives to the top. Then, head to Taormina, where you walk along the main street, organize a visit to the famed Greek-Roman Theatre, or simply relax in a café.

Located on the island of Sicily, Mt Etna is the tallest active volcano in Europe. Explore the different aspects of the dynamic mountain on this active tour from Catania which includes hiking up to the inner craters and (safely) entering a lava cave. See ancient lava flows, learn about the geological history of the volcano, and admire panoramic views of eastern Sicily.