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Hiking Day Trip to Sierra Negra Volcano Galapagos

Puerto Villamil, Galapagos Islands
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What You Will Do

Take a day tour to one of the most outstanding sites in Isabela Island, Galapagos. Sierra Negara is one of the six volcanoes that form Isabela, it is also the most active one. It offers an amazing experience as you hike along its enormous caldera and enjoy beautiful landscapes across a color-filled volcanic terrain. Sierra Negra is also home to Galapagos famous native fauna and flora. This naturalist-guided tour starts at Puerto Villamil and crosses the rim of the caldera along its East side and then heads into the fresh lava fields north east of the main crater.

Hiking Distance: 15 km (5-6 hours)

Altitude Change: from 870 to 990m high

Hiking Conditions: Easy trail, muddy sections and rocky terrain. You will need some rain gear.

Trip Highlights: Bests hiking trail in the Galapagos, volcanic landscapes, Galapagos Hawks, Mockingbirds, Darwin Finches, endemic plants.

What's Included?

  • Transportation to hiking area (from meeting point - San Vicente Hotel)
  • Snacks
  • Box Lunch prepared by traveleres
  • Local naturalist guide

What's Not Included?

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (meeting and return point will be San Vicente Hotel in Puerto Villamil)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Nature Galapagos & Ecuador.

Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for child aged 5 years and under
  • Take into account that this is a 16 km hike, so very young children might find the activity too strenous.
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival

Guide Options

  • Guide - English
  • Guide - Spanish

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