Private Tour

Half-Day Private Tour in Sierra Negra Volcano's Sulfur fumaroles

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Feel the thrill of being immersed in this steamy spectacle, as the fumaroles release their vaporous dance into the air. The sight is both mystical and mesmerizing, a testament to the raw power and beauty of nature's elements.

Your experienced Licensed Galapagos Naturalist Guide will unravel the mysteries of the sulfur mines, sharing intriguing insights into the geological and ecological forces at play. Learn about the formation of fumaroles, the composition of volcanic gases, and the interplay between volcanic activity and plant life.

We provide private tours to our guests to the Sulfur Mines in private comfortable vehicles with air conditioning. Also, get lunch in the middle of nature in a specific area for enjoying nature while eating.

To start this visit we provide our visitors with face masks when walking nearby the sulfur fumaroles.

This is the only place in the world where you can get that close to the fumaroles of an active volcano without having to walk long distances.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Box lunch to eat on the tour

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Hotel Coral Blanco

Avenida Antones Gil y Pinguinos, Puerto Villamil Ecuador

Gran Hostal Tintorera

Ignacio Hernandez 852 y Marchena Puerto Villamil Ecuador

Hotel Albemarle

Av. Los Jieles S/N y Las Fragatas, (200 Metros Del Malecon) Puerto Villamil Ecuador

Iguana Crossing

Av. Antonio Gil, Puerto Villamil Ecuador

Hostal La Jungla

Av. Antonio Gil, Via al Centro de Crianza Ecuador

Hostal Rincon de George

Av. 16 de Mazo y Tero Real Ecuador

Redmangrove

Av. Charles Darwin, Piqueros Puerto Villamil Ecuador

Hotel La Casa De Marita

Av. Conocarpus, Puerto Villamil Ecuador

Brisas del Mar

El Gaviotin, Ecuador

Hotel San Vicente Galapagos

Av. Cormorant and Puerto Villamil 1204, Puerto Villamil Ecuador

What To Expect

Sierra Negra

Visit the active area of Sierra Negra Volcano, inside the caldera, you will get close to the sulfur mines and see the fumaroles where the gas chamber is located, this is a half-day tour experience that combines history, nature, hiking, and a great landscape where knowledgeable naturalist guides certified by the Galapagos National Park will explain all the volcanology aspects of the Galapagos islands formation and volcano activity. The total hike is 3km which makes it accessible for families with kids and people who don't want to walk much but still want to observe the caldera and the sulfur fumaroles. Initially, you will go 1 hour from the town to the site for starting the hike, passing for a guided tour in a car through the endemic vegetation located at the southern flank of the volcano. The total time is 5 hours from the pick up at your hotel until the drop off at your hotel.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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