Following the volcano’s intense activity starting in 2002, with the seaquake and violent eruption of 2003, access was closed for two years, and reopened in March 2005, with new regulations and reorganization of the trail network, implemented by the Department of Civil Defence and the Sicilian Regional Authority’s State Forestry Office. There is free access to trails under 400 metres asl. Above this, visitors must be accompanied by licensed mountain or volcano guides. Access to the volcano is along a newly-designed path created in December 2004, which is safer and more practical than previously used paths.

New regulations (for information: www.protezionecivile.it - COA - Civil Defence Advanced Operations Centre, tel. 090/986183) allow a limited number of participants: no more than 80 persons can visit the crater of the volcano at any one time. Before setting off, the guide provides the Advanced Operations Centre and Stromboli Carabinieri Station with a list of names of the persons accompanied, the route, the time of departure and estimated time of return.

Consequently, to improve excursion organization, it is necessary to book as soon as possible, by email: info@magmatrek.it or by telephone, calling 090/9865768.

EXCURSIONS TO THE VOLCANO FROM STROMBOLI AND FROM GINOSTRA
Twice daily excursions are organized for individuals and for groups (in the afternoon).

AFTERNOON EXCURSIONS TO THE CRATERS
5 hours. Rest break every 30 minutes.
Departure time: at 16.00 (4 pm) from 1 /3 to 30/6 and from 1/9 to 31/10. At 17.30 (5.30 pm) from 1/7 to 31/8. Departure times may vary by half an hour as the guides ensure that all group members are suitably attired and equipped. Excursions are carried out with a minimum of 10 persons forming a group.
Cost: 25 € a person.

EXCURSIONS WITH A PERSONAL GUIDE
A personal guide is available for those who wish to visit the volcano in safety alone, or with a small group of friends. Depending on different needs, itineraries can be personalized regarding times and approach; the guide can also be chosen with regard to the language spoken.
Cost: to define.

SCHOOL EXCURSIONS
Over the years we have developed a notable experience with italian and foreign schools-excursions offered are for students at high school level with particular attention being paid to the educational aspects of the volcano and the island’s cultural heritage. Upon request we can organize safe and easier walks for younger age students and children.
Cost: to define.

EXCURSIONS TO THE EOLIAN ISLANDS
Upon request it is possible to organize trekking tours to the other islands. Salina, Vulcano, Lipari, Panarea, Filicudi and Alicudi are fascinating islands which offer a network of extremely interesting walks and excursions not yet invaded by mass tourism in the spring and autumn months.
Cost: to define.

GENERAL CONDITIONS
These excursions are available to all age groups, but as certain tracks are particularly steep, and climatic conditions particularly hot in the summer months, trekkers /excursionists need to be in peak physical condition and provided with the necessary equipment. For these reasons the climb is not suitable for those with a known heart condition, asthmatics, persons who suffer from vertigo and children under the age of 10 years.

For safety reasons the guide reserves the right to the final decision regarding whether the excursion goes ahead (based on weather conditions, equipment or the preparation and physical condition of each individual excursionist).