Trek 12 Days - 11 Nights 7 days guided and 4 self-guided

The Aeolian Islands, dwelling place of Eolus, the God of the wind according to the Greeks, are a paradise for all the trekkers keen on volcanoes. They can find there many different landscapes, always charming and fascinating. From the scoria desert called "Sciara del Fuoco" to the woods in Salina, from the black beaches in Vulcano to the light ones in Lipari, from the pungent smell of sulphur to the gentle scent of jasmine. Seven islands born from the sea by submarine eruptions, seven jewels that are unforgettable stops to understand Italian volcanoes and our planet.
Mt Etna is the other main attraction of the tour, a giant measuring 3340 mt, that is at the same time an active volcano and a true mountain with ski stations. Sometimes "a muntagna" speaks, as we say in Catania, and she lights up by huge lava fountains, always new and different, always attractive and powerful.

Program
Day 1: Arrival and check-in at Catania hotel, visit of the town
Day 2: Transfer by public bus to the southern side of Mt Etna and start of our Tour of Mt Etna over the " Pista Altomontana " Bivouac
Day 3 : Prosecution on the track towards west. Arrival in the laste afternoon at a chalet and overnight stay.
Day 4: The "Bottoniera" craters dating 2002-2003. Overnight stay at the chalet.
Day 5: Private transfer to Milazzo. Hydrofoil to Stromboli, trekking until 400 mt to look at the "Sciara del Fuoco".
Day 6: Hydrofoil to Panarea, trekking over the top of the island and back to Stromboli in the afternoon
Day 7: Free morning to enjoy the black beaches and trekking in the afternoon to climb the top of the volcano. Back at night.
Day 8: Hydrofoil to Lipari, where the guide leaves the group. Day of relax
Day 9: Hydrofoil to Vulcano, trekking over the crater and tour of the edge. Mud baths and hydrofoil to Lipari
Day 10: Hydrofoil to Salina, trekking over Monte Fossa delle Felci. Hydrofoil back to Lipari
Day 11: Hydrofoil to Milazzo and private transfer to Catania
Day 12: Departure

Technical Characteristics
Terrain characteristics: paths and mountain track. Trekking in Stromboli and on Mt Etna demanding (1000 mt slope in both). It is therefore advisable having already practiced a little trekking. Hiking altitude: between 0 and 3350 m a.s.l., average duration of a daily trek: between 3 and 6 hours; positive difference in height between 0 and 900 m per day.
Equipment: Good and solid hiking boots; trekking trousers and shorts; bathing suit; hat and gloves; at least one good mountain fleece; wind and water proof anorak (mountain quilted jacket in April, May, September and October); sun glasses and sun cream; multitask knife; head torch with batteries; trekking sticks; hermetic case for food with cutlery
Duration: 12 days / 11 nights  
Number of participants: from 6 to 15 people
Price : on demand

Included: all the transfers and hydrofoils (except from day 8 to 12), accommodation in hotels, dinners and packed lunches (except from day 8 to 12), entrance fees to the Aeolian Islands, taxes to climb Stromboli, volcanologic guide in Stromboli, English speaking guide for all the tour, maps and road book to trek from day 8 to day 12.

Not included: drinks and personal expenses, meals from day 8 to 12, lunch day 1, entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites (entrance at Lipari Archeological Museum), hydrofoils from day 8 to day 12, insurance, flights to/from Catania airport.

Note: Stromboli volcano is monitored 24h over 24h and in case of extraordinary activity the access to the top can be forbidden. At the moment of the excursion we are going to reach the maximum height the law prescribes. The guide reserves the right to modify the program according to weather, sea and volcanic conditions.

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