Isabela: Sierra Negra Volcano Hiking Tour
ID: GYG1552323-2365497
Category:
Country: Ecuador
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Hike the rim of Sierra Negra’s vast caldera and explore the colourful lava fields, cones, and fumaroles of Volcán Chico.
Explore the volcanic landscapes of Isabela Island on a guided hike to Sierra Negra and Volcán Chico. Travel from Puerto Villamil to the highlands, then walk through highland vegetation to a viewpoint on the rim of Sierra Negra’s immense caldera, measuring around 10 kilometres across.
Follow the crater edge as black, solidified lava stretches across the landscape. Continue over lava fields towards Volcán Chico, where active fumaroles, volcanic cones, and ochre, red, and black lava reveal the impact of recent eruptions, including the 2018 eruption.
Enjoy a packed lunch along the route before returning on foot to the trailhead. On clear days, look out over northern Isabela and Fernandina Island, with views towards the Alcedo, Darwin, and Wolf volcanoes. Keep an eye out for Darwin’s finches, yellow warblers, Galápagos hawks, and endemic vegetation along the trail.
Highlights
- Walk along Sierra Negra’s vast caldera rim
- Explore Volcán Chico’s colourful lava fields
- See active fumaroles and volcanic cones
- Look for Galápagos birds and endemic plants
- Enjoy clear-day views towards Fernandina
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The itinerary may change due to weather and National Park regulations. Drizzle is frequent. The hike covers approximately 16 km in total.
INCLUDED
- Round-trip land transport
- Certified naturalist guide
- Packed lunch
- Water
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
