Hiking Day Trip to Sierra Negra Volcano Galapagos
Description
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.
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Departure Point: Hotel San Vicente Galapagos. Puerto Villamil - Isabela Island Address: Hotel San Vicente Galapagos: Cormorant and Scalecias (Corner). Puerto Villamil - Isabela Island Directions: Address: Cormorant and Scalecias (Corner) Puerto Villamil - Isabela Island Dates: See Availability Return point: Hotel San Vicente Galapagos: Cormorant and Scalecias (Corner) Puerto Villamil - Isabela Island. Around 7:45 am. Please you must be at Hotel San Vicente at 7:00 am in order to have time to prepare your box lunch. IMPORTANT NOTE: A voucher will be sent with the exact place and time to start the tour
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(3)
This company was extremely accomodating and had great communication. I highly recommend to anyone going to Isabella!
Hi Rachel Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear that you felt well taken care of and that our communication stood out during your trip. Our goal is always to make every travel experience smooth, memorable, and stress-free — especially in such a magical place like Isabela Island. It was a pleasure to be part of your adventure, and we hope to welcome you back soon for more unforgettable moments in the Galápagos! 🌋🐢🌊 Warm regards, The Nature Galapagos & Ecuador Team NG&E
Our entire trip was amazing! Bring lots of water, sunscreen, good hiking boots or shoes, and an adventurous attitude! Our guide (Carlos) was wonderful and had great information. He even helped my wife and I find the Vermillion Fly catcher. That said, this hike is about scenery, not animals. Highly, highly recommended!
Wow! This is a great alternative to all of the water activities. Beautiful, interesting rock formations, you can feel the heat from the thermals under the ground you are standing. It was an interesting unusual landscape. Totally worth the hike. However, I must warn that this is a ( 16 k /10m )hike, with a lot of breaks, but if are not at least in moderate health, this trip may not be good for you. The guides are always making sure everyone is caught up and offers options on a partial trip that is only (14 k /8.5 m) and spares a down hill that will be more challenging coming out. Most of the trip however is flat once you get up to the top after the 2k. All that said families with 6&8, and older people did this trip with little difficulty. Because the pace is good. Don’t miss this for all the water activities.
Hi Deborah! Thanks for sharing your experience hiking Sierra Negra Volcano in Isabela Island! The landscapes are indeed breathtaking and beautiful and the rock formations are an amazing geological experience to learn from. We appreciate your useful advice on the difficulty level of the hike, and we agree that it's important for participants to be in at least moderate health. Our guides are dedicated to ensuring everyone's safety and offer options for a partial trip to accommodate different fitness levels. We are thankful you chose us to guide and explore this unique volcanic terrain—it's definitely a must-do experience alongside the snorkeling and water activities. Good luck with your next trip! Thanks from the Nature Galapagos & Ecuador Team!
