Ecuador · Walking Tours

Sierra Negra Volcano Walking Tour in Isabela Island

5 Hours Round trip from EC Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Walk through the volcanic landscapes of Sierra Negra and Volcan Chico
  • 02 See lava formations shaped by the 2005 eruption
  • 03 Discover one of the oldest volcanoes on Isabela Island
  • 04 Enjoy a guided experience with hotel pick-up included
  • 05 Ideal for geology lovers and adventure seekers

Explore one of Isabela Island’s most remarkable volcanic landscapes on this walking tour to Sierra Negra and Volcan Chico. Ideal for geology lovers and active travellers, this experience takes you across dramatic terrain shaped by eruptions, lava flows, and the unique natural forces that continue to define the island.

Since the 2005 eruption, Sierra Negra has offered striking views of lava paths and a fascinating look at one of the oldest volcanoes on Isabela. Along the way, enjoy the contrast between rugged volcanic scenery and the local plant and animal life that has adapted to this extraordinary environment.

Explore one of Isabela Island’s most remarkable volcanic landscapes on this walking tour to Sierra Negra and Volcan Chico.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

The tour starts early in the morning after we picked you up from your hotel in Isabela, after that you will proceed to take a walk in the Volcan Chico is located northwest of the boiler, so it is not affected by the mist that always rushes in the southeast sector of the high islands.

This is one of the reasons why Chico Volcano is in perfect condition and can also be appreciated by visitors when there is good visibility and sun. On the northeast side of the Sierra Negra volcano caldera on 22 October 2005 there was an eruption that took one week. The lava flow covered much of the inside of the boiler and in some places rose more than two meters.The Sierra Negra volcano is considered the oldest of the volcanoes on Isabela. According to some geologists, including Nordlie, while wider and shallower is one, oldest boiler is. It reaches this conclusion through a theory and observations indicate that the volcanic processes in a boiler tend to tear down its edge, filling her. This activity is characterized by tremors and eruptions that are occurring in the course of thousands and millions of years.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Local guide
  • Hotel pick-up

What's Not Included

  • Hotel drop-off

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is sporty
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Need to be lodged in Isabela Island to take this tour, if you are in Santa Cruz or San Cristobal you cannot take this tour
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • • Dress code is sport clothes (sportswear, joggers or sneakers)
    Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
  • We can pick you up from any hotel inside the urban perimeter of Puerto Villamil, Isabela.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
EC
Tour start
EC
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in EC.

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