Visit to the Interior of the Triplets Volcano Crater
Description
There are three volcanoes located in the warmest and most exuberant part of Isabela Island. We can take you on an unforgettable underground adventure right to the center of the world. Discover the secrets of these volcanoes, their colors and the beauty of their million-year-old petrified lava flow. You will have the opportunity to visit and observe mineral rock formations, domes and tunnels. In the midst of a dense and magical darkness, let yourself be illuminated by the reflection of the minerals when they come into contact with light and let the doors of your imagination open to an unknown underground world, Triplets is an excellent geographical location to see the islands small and large of the Galapagos Islands from a distance such as Floreana, Santa Cruz, Isla Tortuga (Turtle Island), Roca and Unión, among others. It is also perfect for seeing Darwin's finches
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pick-up of passengers and transportation to the Triplets Volcano
Being in the Galapagos archipelago on Isabela Island, high in the volcanic mountain range, you will have the opportunity to rappel down 500 feet into the crater of an ancient volcano, reach the bottom, walk around the chambers and witness the long evolution of geology in its natural state, see intact quartz crystals, petrified lichens and more natural wonders than those formed by this dormant volcano in its last eruption (600,000 years ago).
Then, rise back to the surface, walk around the edge of the triplets (three volcanoes together) and observe from a safe place the abysmal tunnels inside each volcano, while enjoying the majestic coastline and view of the Galapagos ocean. Don't miss this delight!
Return to Puerto Villamil
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The passenger must inform in which hotel or location they are staying at the time of making the reservation.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(10)
It was an amazing experience and Jorge was an amazing guide!! Very patient and took pictures of us at many different points in the cave. Do not bring your phones! Holding them is not possible due to the intense physicality of climbing up and down the ladders/ropes. Very beautiful and gorgeous, a once in the lifetime experience!! PREPARE for a workout and wear good shoes!!
The adventure was billed as repelling down but was actually a climb down to the volcano crater and back up. Jorge was a friendly and knowledgeable guide and was very concerned with our safety. It was a once in a lifetime adventure.
This was such an amazing experience and Jorge was a great guide who watched over everyone. I would caution the excursion is quite strenuous. Also, it’s not really rappelling down into the crater (which I s was excited to do). It was like more climb down a ladder with harness gear for safety and then back up. It was a great experience to see the hidden beauty within the crater.
Incredible experience, the cave is a truly stunning place and relaying down plus bouldering in there is a lot of fun. Jorge was a spectacular guide.
The trip was super cool! I was picked up on time by George, and although I was alone, he did the excursion. The lava tunnel is impressive, the stairs only part of it. At the bottom, George told and showed many exciting minerals and rocks. He took enough time and took a lot of pictures of me. Great!
Jorge is a phenomenal guide ! Both in safety and knowledge. This tour is a bit rigorous but absolutely worth it. I highly recommend taking this once in a lifetime tour if you have the opportunity.
Loved it. Jorge was a great guide. Somewhat rigorous. Descend several 100 meters down dirt path, wooden step and metal ladders—roped in with harness, ascenders, helmet, headlamps, and knee pads. On reaching bottom, some bouldering to reach a smaller cave. Guide explains where to step and watches everyone. I’m an experienced climber but other two in my group were not and they did fine. Jorge took individual and group photos of us at key points and airdropped them to us. Company very responsive to messages with questions. Awesome experience.
I booked this for my family because my kids (15 and 16) and husband are pretty adventurous. Me, not so much but I knew they would enjoy it. Our guide picked us up at our hotel right on time. It was not a long drive. Our guide got all of our safety equipment on. He gave a good explanation of the area. Then we started the climb into the cave. Even thought I’m scared of heights and enclosed spaces and a lot of other things, our guide made me feel as safe as possible. He took fantastic pictures of us which was much appreciated. My family had so much fun and I did not freak out (victory for me). In other caves we have explored in other parts of the world, the caves were usually very cold but that was not the case here. It was pretty warm in there! I had forced everyone to pack extra layers for this which were not needed at all.
Such a unique experience. Jorge was a great guide, took great photos and was super knowledgeable about the area! Turned out I was the only one schedule for the morning tour and they still took me as planned. Many companies would have canceled.
This was a great and very unique experience but very strenuous. Make sure you wear pants and be prepared to get dirty. Jorge was an amazing tour guide! Would definitely recommend.
