Trekking Excursion to the Stromboli Craters
5 hours · 6 km · moderate difficulty. With authorised Alpine and Volcanological Guides to observe up close the unique activity of Stromboli, among local flora, panoramic views and lava explosions at sunset.
An adventure on the active Stromboli volcano
Join us for an exciting trekking excursion on the active Stromboli volcano, guided by authorised Alpine and Volcanological Guides. During the excursion you will admire local flora and fauna, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views and observe up close the unique volcanic activity of Stromboli, including lava and gas eruptions.
Book your excursion with authorised guides, depart from our office just steps from the Scari pier and experience the volcano the way it should be experienced.
€30
Rate
5 h
Duration
6 km
Distance
400 m
Elevation gain
The trekking itinerary
Meeting at the office
BriefingBriefing with a Volcanological Guide at the Vulcano a Piedi office, near the Scari pier. Safety helmets are handed out and equipment is available to rent on site.
Panoramic ascent
ClimbClimb along panoramic trails with stops to admire the local flora and fauna. Regular breaks to enjoy the breathtaking views over the Aeolian Islands.
Volcano observation
EruptionsAt the viewpoint you can observe up close the unique volcanic activity of Stromboli: lava and gas eruptions, explained by the guide in Italian, English or French.
Return to the Scari pier
ReturnDescent along the trail and return to the Vulcano a Piedi office, just steps from the Scari pier. A headlamp is required for the evening section.
Request your excursion
We reply the same day in Italian, English or French.
From €30 per person
When the sky lights up
Every evening, Stromboli offers a spectacle that has been repeating itself for thousands of years: the explosions that light up the dark sky, the muffled rumble rising from the earth, the orange glow reflecting off the clouds. Our guides accompany you at the best time and place to experience all of this.
All Inclusive
What is included in the trekking
Full transparency: here is what is included in the price and what you need to bring with you.
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Trekking to witness Stromboli erupting
Guided excursion to the crater to observe the volcanic activity
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Stromboli Volcanological Guide
In Italian, English or French for the entire duration of the excursion -
Safety helmets
Provided at the meeting point, included in the rate -
On-site equipment rental
Trekking shoes, backpack, headlamp available at the office
What to bring: spare T-shirt · trekking shoes · hat · sunglasses · sunscreen · packed lunch and 1.5L of water per person · backpack min. 20L · headlamp
Itinerary changes: the route may be modified due to local restrictions related to volcanic activity, weather conditions or other factors that could affect the safety or feasibility of the excursion.
- Pregnant women
- People with heart conditions
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Those suffering from hypertension, diabetes or asthma
- Knee or back problems
- Those who suffer from altitude sickness
- Other serious medical conditions
If in doubt, consult your doctor before booking. For children, participation is allowed from age 6 and up as per AGAI regulations.
Everything you want to know before booking
Direct answers to the practical questions we receive most often about the crater trekking.
How much does the Stromboli crater trekking cost?
The crater trekking costs €30 per person. The price includes the authorised volcanological guide and the safety helmet. Equipment (trekking shoes, backpack, headlamp) can be rented on site at the Vulcano a Piedi office. There are no hidden costs at the meeting point.
How long does the excursion last?
The excursion lasts a total of 5 hours and covers a distance of about 6 km, with moderate difficulty. It starts from the Vulcano a Piedi office near the Scari pier; you climb along panoramic trails observing the flora and fauna, reach the viewpoint to observe the volcanic activity and return to the Scari pier.
Who cannot do the crater trekking?
The tour is not suitable for: pregnant women, people with heart conditions, those suffering from hypertension, diabetes or asthma, those with knee or back problems, those who suffer from altitude sickness, and other serious medical conditions. Participants must be in excellent physical condition. If in doubt, consult your doctor before booking.
Do I need to be fit to climb?
Yes, participants must be in excellent physical condition. The difficulty is moderate: 6 km along panoramic trails but with significant elevation gain. The guides adjust the pace to the group and take regular breaks, but a good baseline level of fitness is required to walk on volcanic terrain for 5 hours.
What should I bring?
Trekking shoes, a backpack of at least 20 litres, a headlamp, a spare T-shirt, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a packed lunch and 1.5 litres of water per person. All the equipment (shoes, backpack, headlamp) can be rented on site at the Vulcano a Piedi office.
Can the itinerary change?
Yes, the itinerary may be subject to changes due to local restrictions related to volcanic activity, weather conditions or other factors that could affect the safety or feasibility of the trekking excursion on Stromboli. Participants’ safety is always the priority.
How do I book?
Via WhatsApp at +39 366 364 5125, by phone at +39 090 986 144 or by email at info@ilvulcanoapiedi.it. We reply the same day in Italian, English and French. The meeting point is the Vulcano a Piedi office, just steps from the Stromboli Scari hydrofoil pier.
