Ecuador · Hiking

Walking Tour to Sierra Negra volcano and Chico Volcano from Isabela Island

5 Hours Round trip from EC Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Guided hike to Sierra Negra Volcano and Chico Volcano
02 Explore one of Isabela Island’s striking volcanic landscapes
03 Mostly flat trail with only a few ups and downs
04 See active geothermal features inside the crater area
05 Round-trip transportation to the trailhead included
06 Box lunch included during the experience

Discover one of Isabela Island’s most remarkable volcanic landscapes on a guided hike to Sierra Negra Volcano and Chico Volcano. This 5-hour experience takes you from Puerto Villamil to the trailhead, where you’ll set out across terrain that is mostly flat with only a few ups and downs.

Along the way, explore the vast crater area of Sierra Negra and visit the smaller active volcano inside it, where you can observe warm vents and feel the geothermal activity up close. With transportation included and a box lunch provided, this tour is a great choice for travellers looking to experience the dramatic geology of the Galápagos in an active, outdoor setting.

When you enter the small volcano, which is inside the crater of the Sierra Negra Volcano, you will realize that it is still active and many holes feel warm when you put your hand.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Total Duration: 5 hours

The guide will pick up you in the hotel near to the urban perimeter of Puerto Villamil

The tour starts early in the morning, you pick up a bus or car to take you to the starting point that is 30 minutes from Puerto Villamil, where the trail that leads to the Sierra Negra volcano begins.

The walk lasts about 5 hours and most of the journey is flat, with few ups and downs.

When you enter the small volcano, which is inside the crater of the Sierra Negra Volcano, you will realize that it is still active and many holes feel warm when you put your hand.

Drop off in Puerto Villamil's dock, you have to go to the hotel bu yourlself

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional Guide
Box Lunch
Meeting point
Transportation

What's Not Included

Breakfast
Food and drinks (Unless specified)
Hotel Pick up and Drop off
Gratuities

Know before you go

PASSPORT REQUIRED
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Taking comfortable shoes for walking on the island
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The guide will pick you up in the lobby of the hotel, (Hotel pick up inside the urban perimeter of Puerto Villamil) or we can give you a good meeting point to join with us.

Logistics