Hiking Day Trip to Sierra Negra Volcano Galapagos

Name: Hiking Day Trip to Sierra Negra Volcano Galapagos
Brand: Viator
Price: 65 USD
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5.0(3)6 hoursEnglish, SpanishBook 2 days aheadPuerto Villamil, Ecuador

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Take a day tour to one of the most outstanding sites in Isabela Island, Galapagos. Sierra Negara is one of the six volcanoes that form Isabela, it is also the most active one. It offers an amazing experience as you hike along its enormous caldera and enjoy beautiful landscapes across a color-filled volcanic terrain. Sierra Negra is also home to Galapagos famous native fauna and flora. This naturalist-guided tour starts at Puerto Villamil and crosses the rim of the caldera along its East side and then heads into the fresh lava fields north east of the main crater.

Hiking Distance: 15 km (5-6 hours)

Altitude Change: from 870 to 990m high

Hiking Conditions: Easy trail, muddy sections and rocky terrain. You will need some rain gear.

Trip Highlights: Bests hiking trail in the Galapagos, volcanic landscapes, Galapagos Hawks, Mockingbirds, Darwin Finches, endemic plants.

Included

Transportation to hiking area (from meeting point - San Vicente Hotel)
Snacks
Box Lunch prepared by traveleres
Local naturalist guide

Not included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off (meeting and return point will be San Vicente Hotel in Puerto Villamil)

What you'll do

Take a day tour to one of the most outstanding sites in Isabela Island, Galapagos
Sierra Negara is one of the six volcanoes that form Isabela, it is also the most active one. It offers an amazing experience as you hike along its enormous caldera and enjoy beautiful landscapes across a color-filled volcanic terrain. Sierra Negra is also home to Galapagos famous native fauna and flora.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

Departure Point: Hotel San Vicente Galapagos. Puerto Villamil - Isabela Island Address: Hotel San Vicente Galapagos: Cormorant and Scalecias (Corner). Puerto Villamil - Isabela Island Directions: Address: Cormorant and Scalecias (Corner) Puerto Villamil - Isabela Island Dates: See Availability Return point: Hotel San Vicente Galapagos: Cormorant and Scalecias (Corner) Puerto Villamil - Isabela Island. Around 7:45 am. Please you must be at Hotel San Vicente at 7:00 am in order to have time to prepare your box lunch.

IMPORTANT NOTE: A voucher will be sent with the exact place and time to start the tour

Meeting point1

Meeting
Hotel San Vicente Galapagos
Av. Cormorant and Puerto Villamil 1204, Puerto Villamil, Ecuador
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End point

End

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for child aged 5 years and under
Take into account that this is a 16 km hike, so very young children might find the activity too strenous.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.