HIGHLIGHTS
- The Sierra Negra volcano hike takes you through diverse ecosystems, from lush forests to barren expanses of volcanic rock, offering a unique glimpse into the island's geological history
- With its vast caldera and rugged lava fields, this volcanic wonder offers an unforgettable hiking experience for adventure seekers
- Located in the Galapagos Islands, the Sierra Negra Volcano stands tall as one of the largest active volcanoes in the world
ITINERARY
Get ready for the Sierra Negra Volcano hike (wear comfortable clothes, walking shoes, and a light rain jacket). Ensure your camera is stored in waterproof bags, wear sunscreen, and bring enough water and a hat. After a 40-minute drive from Puerto Villamil through some barren lava flows and endemic vegetation, you will arrive at the starting point for the hike.
The hike is long in terms of distance, but not very difficult as the slopes are quite gradual. The first hour the trail goes uphill on a relatively gentle slope through some lush fern-covered trees. Once you get to the edge of the rim you can catch sight of the 6 miles in diameter and 300 feet deep caldera. Sierra Negra Volcano has the second-largest crater in the world. The hike continues for the next hour along the rim of the caldera, and you witness the vegetation getting drier and drier as you advance. You will then reach Volcan Chico, a collection of small craters that erupted during the 1970s where you can see fumaroles and an impressive volcanic landscape. This area also provides a spectacular view of Elizabeth Bay across Isabela.
Meals included: Lunch
RATES INCLUDE
✅ Activities according to the itinerary
✅ Transportation by car
✅ Hotel pick up in Puerto Villamil (Isabela)
✅ Certified Naturalist English – Spanish speaking guides
✅ Box lunch
❌ Travel Insurance
❌ Tips
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Prices for 2025 are subject to change.
- Please consider that this tour starts and finishes in Puerto Villamil in Isabela.
- Important things to bring: a hat or cap, sunglasses, hiking shoes, water bottle, sunblock, camera.
- Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precautions to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat street food, eat only peeled fruits, etc.)
- It is mandatory to have valid travel and medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
- Latin Adventures reserves the right to change the itinerary without prior notice due to weather conditions, availability, National Park regulations or notifications, and unforeseeable circumstances.
- Before confirmation, guests must inform the reservation team of any food allergies, medical conditions, or physical impairment that might affect any part of their stay. If you fail to do so, Latin Adventures reserves the right to cancel the booking if it is impossible to carry out packages and activities.
- Payments made will be subject to cancellation penalties.
- In addition to our cancellation penalties, all financial returns are subject to government taxes, credit card fees, and admin fees.
- Suppose a trip is canceled due to acts of God, war, strikes, political unrest, volcanic eruption, earthquake, flooding, tropical storms, global disasters, or any emergencies such as pandemics, epidemics, or other circumstances beyond the tour operator’s or guest’s reasonable control. In that case, Latin Adventures will maintain with the original payment and cancellation policies as mentioned in this document.
- Latin Adventures will not be subject to refunds for a proportion of the stay missed due to delayed or canceled flights before or during the journey to the hotel.
- When you book a tour with Latin Adventures you agree to its terms and conditions.
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