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Excursion to the Lighthouse of the Mediterranean
Stromboli is an active volcanic island, which is part of the Aeolian Islands, near Italy. Climb the Stromboli volcano with our volcanological guide to live this experience in total exclusivity and see the lava.
- The Sciara del Fuoco, a steep slope formed by lava, lapilli and incandescent scoria, which descends from the main crater of Stromboli towards the Tyrrhenian Sea, bordered on the sides by two cliffs.
- Stromboli's main crater in intermittent activity. Stromboli's explosions project magma fragments and gas jets, the activity is very spectacular.
The itinerary to visit Stromboli
Departure about 2 hours before sunset on the panoramic natural path from San Vincenzo to Sciara del Fuoco-Punta Labronzo. You cross the natural path that winds through ancient valleys, with a slight up and down remaining at an altitude of about 250 m. Crossing the Mediterranean scrub you arrive at the belvedere overlooking the Sciara del Fuoco.
The Sciara del Fuoco will be the place from where you will watch the spectacle of the volcano's nocturnal explosions. This excursion allows you to walk among the ancient terraces that were cultivated until the beginning of 1900 AD. The route crosses the old cemetery surrounded by vegetation and reaches an altitude of 400 m, from where, just 350 m away, you can observe the spectacular and continuous explosions of the volcano. Return to the Punta Labronzo mule track.
Excursion to Stromboli, Aeolian Islands
The summit of Stromboli is currently closed (since 2019). The limit of the excursions is 400 meters above sea level with a guide (depends on the state of unpredictable volcanic risk). The best alternative is to rent a boat directly from the port of Stromboli at dusk and go and see the volcanic activity from the sea (location: Sciara del Fuoco). Etna3340 offers the private tour of Stromboli, with an English speaking guide just for you, departing about 2 hours before sunset from our excursion center in Stromboli.
If you want to do a group tour, which is much cheaper, there are other agencies that offer this type of mass tourism, but we don't. You must know that the island of Stromboli is not very big, there are not many hiking trails and in the summer there are many tourists who go trekking on Stromboli. Even if you book a private tour, that doesn't mean that the island of Stromboli is just for you.
How to get to Stromboli?
From Catania CTA airport (Vincenzo Bellini, Fontanarossa) the Giuntabus company offers bus connections to Milazzo, in connection with the hydrofoils of the Aeolian Islands. By bus to reach the port of Milazzo: Autolinee Siciliana Trasporti (AST), SAIS Autolinee, Interbus, Giuntabus. By ferry: General Italian Navigation, Siremar. Hydrofoils: Liberty Lines, Siremar By helicopter: the estimate to reach Stromboli with our helicopter is available on request.
Visit Stromboli and see the erupting volcano
Depending on your level of sport, the private guide dedicated only to you offers you various route options. Equipment, such as shoes and trekking poles, can be rented on site. The maximum altitude reached is 400 meters. For a round trip, about 6 km of walking, it takes about 1h30 of ascent and 1h00 of descent.
Stromboli is an explosive volcano
The island of Stromboli is located south of the Tyrrhenian Sea, in the eastern arc of the archipelago of the Aeolian Islands. To go to Stromboli, you have to go to the north coast of Sicily. The volcanic edifice has a height of 926 meters above sea level and a depth of between 1300 and 2400 meters below sea level (two-thirds of the volcanic edifice is below sea level). Its inhabitants are distributed in the coastal hamlets of San Bartalo, San Vincenzo and Piscità and Ginostra. Stromboli is one of the most active volcanoes in Europe and almost permanently active. In 2000, UNESCO declared the archipelago of the Aeolian Islands a World Heritage Site.
The "Strombolian" volcanoes, which take their name from the type of activity on Stromboli, have frequent eruptions of pyroclastic materials. This activity consists of intermittent bursts of medium energy, lasting a few seconds, spaced approximately 10-30 minutes apart. The eruptive activity is associated with the almost continuous degassing of the crater area. Due to its intermittent eruptive activity, Stromboli is called the Lighthouse of the Mediterranean. Looking at it from afar at night, sailors would see a flashing light useful for direction finding. From 1900 BC the artificial light of the Strombolicchio lighthouse replaced the natural glow of the lava. You will also see Strombolicchio, which is a small volcanic rock north of Stromboli.
Excursion to climb Stromboli
Like all active volcanoes, Etna and Stromboli are always monitored and subject to possible excursion restrictions. Depending on the volcano's alert status, geodynamic and meteorological conditions, the authorized altitude limits, access times and time spent on the volcano may undergo significant changes and limitations. The excursion takes place in an active volcanic area, on a somewhat bumpy route. To climb Stromboli you need to be in perfect health and not have physical problems. The excursion is not recommended for pregnant women.
Necessary equipment for the ascent of Stromboli
Trekking shoes (possible to rent on site). Hiking pants. Waterproof windproof jacket with hood. Bandana (to protect the face from dust). Headlamp (with fresh batteries to light the way back). Backpack. Trekking poles (rental possible on site). Helmet (provided by us if requested). Food and drinks (1.5 liters of water per person). Pick-up/Drop-off at our meeting point in the center of Stromboli.
- Total duration of the excursion: about 4 hours.
- 1h30 to climb to an altitude of 400m.
- Stop for about 40 minutes at an altitude of 400 meters.
- 1 hour to get off.
- About 5 km in total, over 400 meters of altitude difference D+ -.
- Visit Stromboli and the Aeolian Islands with our helicopter.
- Currently the best alternative to see all the volcanic activity well is to rent a boat at the port of Stromboli and go and see the volcanic activity from the sea (location: Sciara del Fuoco) at dusk.
Pour accéder au refuge Sapienza, situé sur le versant sud de l'Etna, vous avez la possibilité d'emprunter le bus de l'AST (Azienda Siciliana Trasporti).
Ce dernier part de la gare centrale de Catane à 8h du matin et arrive au bar restaurant La Cantoniera, sur le versant Sud de l'Etna, à 10h.
C'est ici que le guide vous attendra pour débuter l'excursion.
Le retour vers Catane est prévu aux alentours de 16h, mais il est conseillé de vérifier les horaires exacts à l'avance.
Ce moyen de transport est une solution économique et pratique pour rejoindre notre guide et participer à l'excursion sur l'Etna Sud.
La situation géodynamique de l'Etna évolue en fonction de l'activité imprévisible du volcan et les restrictions concernant les zones autorisées pour les excursions évoluent aussi souvent.
Je vous tiendrai au courant à temps pour vous informer des conditions météorologiques et de l'activité volcanique.
Je vous enverrai une mise à jour par mail la veille de votre excursion, concernant les conditions météorologiques et géodynamiques de l’Etna. Veuillez lire attentivement ce mail et toutes mes communications.
Dans l'excursion en groupe, il faut s'adapter au rythme de la personne la plus lente, donc l'atteinte de l'altitude et des kilomètres maximaux n'est pas garantie. En revanche, avec l'excursion privée, vous pouvez ajuster le rythme selon vos capacités sportives.
Oui, le guide se réserve le droit de modifier entièrement l'itinéraire, l'altitude maximale et d'autres aspects en fonction des conditions météorologiques, géodynamiques et du niveau des participants.
Nous fournissons un casque, une lampe torche, des bâtons, un sac à dos et un k-way gratuitement.
Oui, les chaussures de randonnée montantes sont obligatoires. Si vous n'en avez pas, elles sont disponibles à la location pour 5€ la paire. Veuillez indiquer vos pointures 24 heures avant l'excursion.
Outre les chaussures de randonnée, vous devez avoir des guêtres ou chaussettes hautes, un pantalon de randonnée, un pull/polaire, une veste chaude imperméable, des gants, un bonnet, une casquette, de la crème solaire, des lunettes de soleil et un piquenique avec 1 litre d'eau par personne.
Il est essentiel d'être en parfaite santé sans problèmes de santé majeurs. Les personnes asthmatiques ou enceintes ne peuvent pas participer. Veuillez nous informer à l'avance de toute condition médicale ou allergie.
En cas de conditions défavorables, l'excursion peut être annulée ou reportée. Si vous ne pouvez pas déplacer la date, vous serez intégralement remboursé.
Oui, les frais d'annulation varient selon le type d'excursion et le délai d'annulation. Les détails sont spécifiés dans nos conditions de vente.
Oui, il est recommandé de réserver votre excursion à l'avance. Ceci assure la disponibilité de votre place et permet une organisation optimale, surtout pendant la haute saison touristique.
De plus, la réservation préalable nous permet de vous fournir toutes les informations nécessaires et de préparer l'équipement adéquat pour votre aventure sur le volcan.
Si l'Etna entre en éruption, la sécurité de nos participants reste notre priorité absolue. Le jour précédant votre excursion, je vous fournirai une mise à jour complète sur les conditions météorologiques et géodynamiques de l'Etna.
En cas d'activité éruptive, je m'efforcerai de proposer un itinéraire et des horaires adaptés pour essayer d'observer l'éruption à une distance de sécurité.
Cette adaptation sera effectuée en tenant compte de toutes les mesures de sécurité nécessaires.
En cas d'impossibilité d'assurer une observation sûre ou si les conditions l'exigent, l'excursion pourrait être annulée.
Vous serez informés en temps utile pour prendre les mesures appropriées.
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Terms and Conditions. Etna Excursions
1. Purpose
These terms and conditions apply to the excursions organised by Etna3340 on Mount Etna, in Sicily.
Any booking implies full and unconditional acceptance of these terms by the client and by each registered participant.
2. Booking and payment
The booking becomes effective only after written confirmation from Etna3340 and receipt of full payment, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
The client undertakes to provide accurate and complete information regarding all participants (identity, health, physical level, equipment).
3. Prices and included services
Prices, included and excluded services, as well as the detailed description of each excursion, are stated on the website etna3340.com or in the quote sent by e-mail.
Only the services explicitly described as “included” in the programme or in the quote form part of the service.
Any additional element constitutes an optional or extra service.
4. Medical fitness and client responsibility
The client warrants that all participants are in good general health and are physically and psychologically fit to take part in a mountain hike on an active volcano, at altitude and on unstable terrain.
Etna excursions are not suitable for people who suffer, even mildly or in the past, from heart or respiratory diseases, high blood pressure, asthma, diabetes, severe allergies, neurological disorders, significant bone, ligament or joint problems, a tendency to cramps, psychological or psychiatric disorders, nor for pregnant women.
Any medical condition, medication, physical limitation or psychological disorder must be disclosed to Etna3340 before booking. In case of doubt, the client must seek medical advice before confirming participation.
5. Mandatory equipment
For safety reasons, appropriate technical equipment is mandatory.
High-cut hiking boots are required.
Low shoes and sneakers are not permitted.
The volcanic terrain features deep ash, sharp rocks, steep slopes and unstable areas.
If the equipment does not comply, the guide may refuse access to the excursion, without refund.
The client undertakes to comply with the list of mandatory equipment indicated in the excursion description (suitable footwear, high socks, technical clothing, protection against cold, humidity and wind, water and food, etc.).
6. Safety, active volcano and itinerary changes
Dates, times and itineraries may be changed depending on availability, weather conditions, volcanic activity and organisational needs.
Etna is an active volcano.
Volcanic activity, weather, wind and trail conditions may change quickly and without notice.
Safety takes precedence over any other objective (altitude, distance, craters to reach, duration).
The guide reserves the right to modify, shorten, postpone or cancel the excursion, to change side, itinerary, altitude or schedule at any time if weather, geodynamic conditions or the participants’ real level require it.
These decisions are discretionary and non-negotiable.
No compensation is due if the planned route cannot be completed for safety reasons or due to external conditions beyond the control of Etna3340.
7. Cancellation by the client. Etna Excursions
Any request for cancellation must be sent by e-mail from the address used for the booking.
The date on which the e-mail is received shall be binding.
If the cancellation occurs more than 30 days before the excursion date, the amounts paid will be refunded, minus a flat fee of €100 per booking, corresponding to administrative, management and seat-blocking costs.
If the cancellation occurs 30 days or less before the excursion date, or in the event of a no-show at the meeting point, no refund is due, regardless of the reason (unless mandatory legal provisions provide otherwise).
Any request to change the date is treated as a cancellation followed by a new booking, unless otherwise agreed in writing by Etna3340.
8. Cancellation or changes by Etna3340
Etna3340 may cancel or postpone an excursion in case of adverse weather conditions, volcanic activity deemed incompatible with safety, restrictions by the authorities, technical problems or any other safety-related reason or force majeure.
In case of cancellation by Etna3340 without a rescheduling solution accepted by the client, the amounts paid for the excursion will be refunded within a maximum of 30 days by bank transfer.
This refund constitutes the only possible compensation.
9. Informed consent and acceptance of risks. Etna Excursions
By booking an Etna excursion with Etna3340, the client and each participant declare that they have read and understood the full description of the activity, including duration, difficulty, terms of sale, included and excluded services, required equipment and safety warnings.
Participants confirm that they are physically and technically able to take part in the excursion, that they are in good health, without allergies of any kind, without heart, respiratory or blood pressure problems, and without significant bone, joint, muscle, diabetic, cramp-related or neurological issues.
They confirm that the information provided to Etna3340 regarding their health, equipment and physical condition is accurate and complete.
They acknowledge that they have been informed of the risks associated with activities on an active volcano, including the possibility of injury, material damage and, in extreme cases, death.
They declare that they have received sufficient explanations from Etna3340 or its guides, have been able to ask all desired questions and have obtained clear and understandable answers.
They undertake to follow the safety instructions, to respect the group and not to take individual initiatives without first informing Etna3340 or its guides.
They accept that Etna3340 and its guides may modify or cancel the programme for safety reasons, weather conditions, volcanic activity or in light of the health, capacities or equipment of the participants.
They acknowledge that Etna3340 and its guides cannot be held liable for accidents, except in cases of duly proven gross negligence.
By taking part, they voluntarily accept all risks inherent in a mountain activity on an active volcano.
A separate consent and risk acceptance form may be presented and signed on site before departure, in addition to these terms.
10. Punctuality
The meeting time and place are confirmed by e-mail.
The guide will wait a maximum of 15 minutes after the agreed time, after which the excursion will start.
In case of late arrival or absence of the client, no refund is due.
11. Animals
Animals (dogs and others) are not allowed on Etna excursions, unless expressly agreed in writing.
12. Personal data and payments
Etna3340 respects the confidentiality of personal data.
The information provided by the client (identity, contact details, data necessary to organise the activity) is used solely for booking management, invoicing, customer relations and compliance with legal obligations.
This data is neither sold nor transferred to unauthorised third parties.
Online payments are made via secure systems using SSL or equivalent encryption protocols.
13. Applicable law
These terms and conditions are governed by Italian law.
Any dispute will, in the absence of an amicable settlement, be submitted to the competent courts of the place where the agency has its registered office.
Legal notice and contact details
Etna3340.Voyage di Isabella Francesca Anastasi
Travel Agency & Tour Operator
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SCIA No. 202201051028-2391190 of 05/01/2022 – SUAP Municipality of Ferrara
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Registered office: Via Del Commercio 48 (interno 13), 44121 Ferrara (Italy), by appointment only
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Technical director: Dr. Daniela Vecchiato
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