Helicopter flight over Formigine castle and Maranello race track
Highlights
- Fly in a helicopter over the castle of Formigine and the Maranello circuit with an experienced pilot.
- Enjoy a 20-minute flight and observe the excellence of the Modena area from above.
- Make the experience even more special by taking the controls of the helicopter!
Your guide
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Full description
Live aspecial experience by flying in a helicopter together withan expert pilot and admiring the world from its best perspective, that of the sky!
Enjoy a 20-minute flight in the skies over Modena and fly over two excellences of the area: the medieval castle of Formigine and the historic Maranello circuit, home of Ferrari.
And if you are looking for an even greater thrill, ask the pilot to let you take the controls of the helicopter!
What we will do
The meeting point for the activity is at the Cà del Rio resort in Formigine (MO). You will be welcomed and accompanied to thehelipad, where you will get to know the pilot who will accompany you in the flight.
After a briefing on rules of behaviour and safety, you will climb aboard and prepare for take-off. First stop will be the castle of Formigine, a magnificent example of 13th-century medieval architecture . Then you will continue on to Maranello to fly over the historic Ferrari circuit and get your fill of excitement!
During the 20-minute flight, you will be in constant communication with the pilot via headset , and you will be able to take away all curiosities about this fascinating world. To make your experience even more unforgettable, you will be able to try out piloting the helicopter thanks to the dual controls with which it is equipped.
Including briefing and preparation, the activity will last approximately 30 minutes in total, of which 20 minutes will be spent in actual flight.
Who it is aimed at
This activity is open to everyone, aged 14 and over.
The maximum weight for participants is 90 kg.
Other information
This activity can be booked on weekends throughout the year.
The helicopter that will be used for this tour is an ultralight Beta22.
When purchasing, you can choose between theoption without lunch and with lunch. Lunch has an additional cost of 40€ and takes place at the beautiful Ca' del Rio estate in Formigine (MO). The typical Modenese menu is based on local products, such as tortellini, gnocchi and tigelle, with water and wine included.
At the end of the experience it is possible to ask the driver for a golf car (caddy) ride around the beautiful Rio Cerca estate. During the 30 minutes in the golf car, you will be able to visit the estate, passing through the vineyards, the ranch and the beautiful black cherry trees. The experience is optional and the price is €30 to be paid on site.
The helicopter flight is an activity strictly dependent on weather conditions. In the event of an adverse forecast, the pilot will notify you a day or two in advance.
Up to 10 participants can fly, one at a time. Only one person plus the pilot may board the helicopter.
Recommended clothing
Seasonal Comfortable Clothing
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Formigine, Modena
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 5 days from the activity start date. Within 4 and 3 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
