Hiking Day Trip to Sierra Negra Volcano Galapagos
Overview
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6 hours
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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.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
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.
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Hiking Day Trip to Sierra Negra Volcano Galapagos
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Transportation to hiking area (from meeting point - San Vicente Hotel)
Snacks
Box Lunch prepared by traveleres
Local naturalist guide
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off (meeting and return point will be San Vicente Hotel in Puerto Villamil)
Pickup points
Hotel San Vicente Galapagos
Av. Cormorant and Puerto Villamil 1204, Puerto Villamil Ecuador
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend
Rachel A,Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This company was extremely accomodating and had great communication. I highly recommend to anyone going to Isabella!
Fantastic experience!
David U,May 25, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Our entire trip was amazing! Bring lots of water, sunscreen, good hiking boots or shoes, and an adventurous attitude! Our guide (Carlos) was wonderful and had great information. He even helped my wife and I find the Vermillion Fly catcher. That said, this hike is about scenery, not animals. Highly, highly recommended!
The chance to walk on a volcano that was active in 2018
Deborah K,Aug 9, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow! This is a great alternative to all of the water activities. Beautiful, interesting rock formations, you can feel the heat from the thermals under the ground you are standing. It was an interesting unusual landscape. Totally worth the hike. However, I must warn that this is a ( 16 k /10m )hike, with a lot of breaks, but if are not at least in moderate health, this trip may not be good for you. The guides are always making sure everyone is caught up and offers options on a partial trip that is only (14 k /8.5 m) and spares a down hill that will be more challenging coming out. Most of the trip however is flat once you get up to the top after the 2k. All that said families with 6&8, and older people did this trip with little difficulty. Because the pace is good. Don’t miss this for all the water activities.
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