There are several solutions to visit the Sicilian volcano, one of these is with the helicopter tour on Etna.
The journey begins at the foothills of Etna, on the northern side and, immediately after a briefing and having fastened the seat belts, you are ready to leave for the summit. You will witness a progressive alternation of woods, lava flows and craters until you reach the summit accompanied daily by gas emissions.
The ancient lava flows that have reached the proximity of the villages, the lush forests of pines, oaks, beeches, birches and numerous adventitious craters, represent a perfect calling card for the first part of the tour. Subsequently, the vegetation begins to thin out until it leaves room for the volcanic desert that from 2500 meters. All this makes the summit of the volcano appear like an extraterrestrial planet.
And it is here that the Northeast Crater and the Southeast Crater stand out, the latter being the absolute protagonist of the recent and numerous eruptive activities of Etna. Continuing to fly over the summit craters, one remains astonished by the view of the Central Crater and the Bocca Nuova Crater. We invite you to consult INGV for all official information on the eruptive activities of Etna.
The Valley of the Ox
The majestic Valle del Bove appears from above in all its majesty. It is possible to distinguish the sinuous shapes of the lava flows that have recently appeared inside this enormous depression. A look also at the Sicilian coast, with the Ionian Sea and the city of Catania up to the northern coasts of Sicily where the Aeolian Islands stand out in full view.
Thanks to the aircraft’s large windows, you can enjoy a perfect view from the beginning to the end of the tour. Always functional and clear communication between all participants in the flight makes the experience even more enjoyable.
It can rightly be said that the helicopter tour on the Sicilian volcano represents one of the experiences to do at least once in a lifetime!
To learn more about the Helicopter Tour on Etna and for reservations you can find all the information here.
