Hiking Day Trip to Sierra Negra Volcano Galapagos, Puerto Villamil

About this activity

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.

Hiking Tours Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Galapagos Tours Nature Galapagos & Ecuador

Ages: Adults (5–80 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (meeting and return point will be San Vicente Hotel in Puerto Villamil)

Itinerary

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.

Stop 1

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel San Vicente Galapagos

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

Using your ticket

Service: Hiking Day-Trip to Volcan Sierra Negra Galapagos

** IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to recent increase in volcanic activity near Sierra Negra volcano on Isabela Island, certain areas of Volcan Sierra Negra have been declared off limits to visitors. Since Janaury 17, 2018, the hiking area known as Volcan Chico, has been closed for hiking. The trail may be re-opened at any time, or other areas may be restricted, depending on seismic activity. For now, our hiking tour will reach up to Elizabeth Bay viewpoint, but the regular hike in Volcan Chico will be omitted

NOTE: DAY TRIP TINERARY SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR CANCELATION WITHOUT PREVIOUS NOTICE DUE TO UNFAVORABLE SEASONAL CHANGES, LAST MINUTE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS OF GALAPAGOS NATIONAL PARK POLICIES - NO REFUNDS APPLICABLE IN THIS CASE.

NOTE 2: THIS TOUR IS NOT PRIVATE - YOU WILL JOIN A GROUP

NOTE (IMPORTANT): The following info from each traveler is a compulsory requirement in order to be included in the supplier’s insurance. Please provide this information as soon as possible (before travel date).

Names (as they appear on the passport):

Passport Number:

Date of Birth:

Emergency Phone Number:

If travelers fail to provide this information two days prior to date of travel, the health insurance cannot NOT be applied.

NOTE (travel insurance age restriction): Travel insurance for this tour is applicable to travelers up to 69 years old ONLY. We encourage travelers of more the 69 years to hire private travel insurance, as unfortunately, they will not be covered with ours.

IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to fulfill this tour, you must be at Isabela Island (Puerto Villamil) one day prior to departure.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

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.