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Stromboli: sunset trekking to Sciara del Fuoco - Ashàra
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- 5 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience the beauty and power of the Stromboli volcano with this sunset hike to view the Sciara del Fuoco lava flow. Follow your guide up the volcanic slopes to an altitude of 400 meters (1,300 feet), stopping along the way to take in the panorama. Pause at the viewing point to watch spectacular lava bursts and snap photos as the sun sets over the Aeolian Islands before heading back to the trailhead.
- Enjoy up-close views of Stromboli’s Sciara del Fuoco lava flow at sunset
- Hike the volcano with a guide to avoid the hassle of following a trail map
- Stop to snap photos along the trail and at the final panoramic overlook
- Hiking shoes, poles, headlamp, and helmet provided for a safe hike
What's Included
- Headlamp
- Helmet
- Backpack (10-20 lt)
- Windbreaker
- Bottled water
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Piazza San Vincenzo, 98050 Stromboli ME, Italy
Departure from Piazza San Vincenzo at our Ashàra Info Point in front of the church
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Stromboli Volcano (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Heather_R
Excellent and informative guide. Enjoyable hike and amazing views of the Stromboli eruptions. Would definitely recommend this tour!!!
Reviews
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184 reviews
Stefan_M, Apr 2024
It was better than i imagined.
The climb was easy, but what made it harded was the slow pace, but i understand.
You will be cold on the top, the wind is strong.
Heather_R, Oct 2023
Excellent and informative guide. Enjoyable hike and amazing views of the Stromboli eruptions. Would definitely recommend this tour!!!
Soren_P, Aug 2023
The guide was really informative, very interesting, with a good attitude, and really took good care for the group, specially for the people that had more difficulties to hike, he waited, with kindness and consideration. I felt very good with him.
The initial organization was not so good; the meeting point was at 17:00, and we started at 18:00, with absolutely no information from the organizations. Information is vital specially under that heat as preparing for 4 hours hiking without a toilet, requires some some planning. Just a bit of information would had make it more human.
Dux_B, Jun 2023
Great hike with awesome views.
The volcano eruptions could be minimal depending on the fay. We only got one 1 eruption but well worth the view.
Arthur_F, May 2023
The volcano view is great and worth the trip. But the guides were very bad, didn't explain anything, didn't tell how long we were staying in each place/stop, a tour in French was proposed but there was no French-speaking guide etc. It's really a pity that you have, by law, to be with guides to do a hike that could be easily done alone.
Beatrix_S, May 2023
Great guides with a lot of knowledge of the vulcano and the history! The tour itself is not so difficult, when a bit trained. Hiking shoes strongly recommended (some people had to rent them).
It was a pleasure to do this tour and see the sunset and later the vulcano erupt.
Maureen_D, Oct 2022
The guide was a geologist and gave us the history of Stromboli as well as the expertise of the natural surroundings.
Carlos_m, May 2022
What a nice experience. The best for Stromboli. It’s a must. We went in a family trip. Nice trekking and the best at the end.
Nina_P, Jul 2020
I absolutely recommend the sunset trek to see the Sciara del Fuoco. Pepe was an excellent guide. They have all the gear you need. I borrowed hiking boots, poles and a backpack for the walk. The meeting place, at Bar Ingrid, has a great view, and you can pick up a snack and water before the trek. Also you finish there and can get a pizza and beer!
Pepe is geologist and spoke to the group in English and Italian to explain the different rock formations we were seeing along our trek caused by the volcano. He also kept the group moving at a pace that was comfortable for everyone. We stayed at a viewpoint to watch the explosions for 1 hour. The wind on that side of the island is more intense, so bring a light sweater or windbreaker to wear while you wait for the explosions.
This is a must if you visit the island!
Response from Host, Jul 2020
Dear Nina,
It has been a pleasure for us to accompany you along this path that gives emotions every time.
We look forward to having you back with us soon.
Thanks and best wishes
Charles_A, Jun 2019
A unique experience and a Guisepe was a great guide provided us with great information about the volcano and the island history
Response from Host, Jun 2019
Thanks for the review. The passion that our guides put into their work turns into unique experiences to give to our guests. See you soon.
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