Stromboli: Sunset Trekking at Sciara del Fuoco

The guide was knowledgeable and good, and took care that everyone was with the group throughout. the hike uphill was very steep and quite exhausting, but a good pace and few rests helped alot. We hiked uphill to some 250 meters and along the way to the observation deck, walked back down to 100 meters before climbing to 400 meters. The last stretch seemed easier to climb. At the eruption observation point we had plenty of time to enjoy the view of the sunset and Stromboli eruptions, which was quite active. The trek downhill was much easier due to different route, so the dark that had settled didn't much affect the walking. We got supplied with headlamps to aid the walk. the hill was very dusty and that got flying from the walking and in the middle or at the end of the line people were covered in dust. It might be a good idea to prepare with a mouth/nose covering facemask to avoid clogging your airways with volcanic dust.

Very special experience! The tour operator provided us with the necessary safety equipment and the guide was very knowledgeable.