How to dress for a hike on Mount Etna (season by season)
Facing Etna is not like a simple walk in the countryside. Whether it’s a 2.000 m trek or a hike through the Summit Craters, the right equipment makes the difference between an extraordinary experience and a day ruined by cold, wind or unsuitable shoes. Dressing properly for a hike on Mount Etna means respecting the […]
From wine to lava: wine and food tours at the foot of Mount Etna
The fascination of Mount Etna The 3,400-metre high Mount Etna is one of the most active and fascinating volcanoes in the world. Its majestic profile dominates the east of Sicily and harbors thousands of years of eruptions, legends and changes. Its structure is complex: the summit craters are flanked by numerous side vents, pyroclastic cones […]
Helicopter flight over Etna: the experience that changes your perspective
Mount Etna seen from below fascinates and conquers, but from above it reveals its incredible majesty: a helicopter flight transforms your perspective and provides an unforgettable experience. The charm that comes from above If from the ground Etna fascinates with its grandeur, from above it is able to captivate with its particularly varied terrain. ‘A […]
Bird migration in Sicily: routes, resident species, and birdwatching on Mount Etna
Starting in the second half of March and continuing throughout April and part of May, Sicily experiences the phenomenon of spring bird migration. After spending the winter in Africa, where they have fed abundantly, hundreds of thousands of birds embark on the long journey to their European destinations, where they will nest and raise their […]
Etna’s latest eruptions (updated 2025)
Once again this year, Mountain Etna has decided to give us wonderful spectacles with its eruptive activity. In particular, a predominantly effusive subterminal eruption began on Etna last February 8, fed by vents located at 3050 m a.s.l. This eruption was also accompanied episodically by Strombolian activity of moderate intensity. 2024 activity Already last summer, […]
Choose in maximum: flight over Etna, tour and Wine tasting.
If you want to savor Etna in its complexity you can request a full sensory experience! After the thrills of the flight and the scenic tour you can treat your palate to a unique experience thanks to a lunch or tasting of typical foods and local DOC wines
Add the Excitement of Trekking
Do you want to get to know Mount Etna even better? Then lace up your hiking shoes and come with us!After the morning flight, we still have all day to hike what we saw from above.We cross lava flows, walk along the edges of side craters, and go underground in a lava tunnel.
New Generation Helicopters for Safe Flights.
We currently fly Airbus H130 and Airbus AS350 models, which offer space for 7 and 5 guests plus the pilot, respectively. Our pilots have all completed more than 10,000 flight hours and will fly you safely over Europe’s largest active volcano.
High-Altitude Emotions on the Summit Craters
With our helicopters, you will fly along lava flows to Etna’s summit craters, observing from over 3600 meters the beating heart of the volcano. From above, you can admire the monumental scale of Etna and the traces of its eruptions, with lava flows extending in every direction. The majestic Bove Valley opens up like a […]
4 things to do in one day on Mount Etna: A guide to a unique experience
If you only have one day to discover the largest active volcano in Europe, Mount Etna, get ready for an intense and fascinating day. Etna is not only an imposing active volcano, but also a natural treasure that fascinates with its pristine energy, the diversity of its landscapes and the richness of its culture. Here […]