Excursions

Stromboli Volcano trekking excursions

To allow for better organization of the excursions, it is absolutely necessary to book as soon as possible, by email: info@magmatrek.it, or by telephone at (+39) 090 9865768, or by filling in the appropriate booking form.

Volcano excursions from Stromboli and Ginostra

From March 15 to October 31st we organize daytime and afternoon excursions for individuals and groups.

Evening excursion at 400 m a.s.l.

Follow the naturalistic path that crosses the sides of the volcano up to an altitude of 400m above sea level to observe Strombolian activity.
During the excursions information of a geological, historical and naturalistic nature is provided.

The duration is about 5 hours and has a height difference of 500 D+ and a total length of 8 km.
The departure time varies according to the time of sunset (15:00 to 18:00).

Cost: €25 per person.

Evening excursion at 400 m a.s.l.
Afternoon excursion to the craters

Afternoon excursion to the craters

(temporarily suspended until further notice)

The excursion lasts 5 hours with stops approximately every 30 minutes.
The permanence time above 750 m a.s.l. it depends on the activity of the volcano, and varies from a minimum of 15 minutes to a maximum of 45.

Departure: from 15:00 to 17:30 depending on the season (departure time can vary by half an hour).
It is carried out with a minimum group of 10 people.

Excursions with personal guide

We offer a personal guide service for those wishing to visit the volcano alone or in the company of a few friends.

The itineraries can be customized in terms of ways and times according to different needs.

The guide is chosen according to the language requested.

Cost: to be defined, request information.

Excursions with personal guide
Excursions for schools and children

Excursions for schools

We have developed considerable experience with Italian and foreign school children and offer excursions for middle and high schools, with particular attention to the educational and cultural aspects. On request we organize easy walks for the little ones.

Cost: to be defined, request information.

Excursions with children

Children between the ages of 7 and 12 can only take part in the excursion if they are motivated, in excellent physical condition and used to going to the mountains.

Excursions on Stromboli with departure and return to Lipari in the day

For those who stay overnight in Lipari and wish to return at the end of the excursion, the transport service provided by “Da Massimo” is available.

(info and reservations: www.damassimo.it).

Excursions on Stromboli with departure and return to Lipari in the day

General conditions

We are always available to provide any type of information on the island, including accommodation and transport.

Excursions are within everyone’s reach but, due to steep paths and high temperatures in the summer months, they require optimal physical conditions and suitable equipment. Therefore the ascent is not recommended for heart patients, asthmatics, vertigo sufferers and children under 10 years of age.

For safety reasons, the guide reserves the final decision based on the weather conditions, the equipment and the physical conditions of the individual hikers.

Equipment

  •  hiking boots and flashlight with alkaline batteries are mandatory.
  • For a comfortable excursion, we recommend a backpacksweatshirtwindproof jacketshort trousers for the ascent and long trousers for the descent in the sanda spare t-shirtanti-dust handkerchiefwater ( quantity according to the season) and sandwicheschocolate or dried fruit.
  • The compulsory safety helmet is provided free of charge.

At the shop Totem Trekking, in Piazza S. Vincenzo, you can rent everything the necessary equipment. Info: tel (+39) 090 9865752