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Sierra Negra Volcano Walking Tour: Discover Unique Lava Paths and Local Wildlife on Isabela Island
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9 Ratings
Puerto Villamil
Climbing the Sierra Negra volcanic crater is simply not to be missed for geology lovers and adventure seekers. Since its last eruption in 2005, the geographically unique Sierra Negra Volcano is home to incredible lava paths adorned with the local plant and animal life
Climbing the Sierra Negra volcanic crater is simply not to be missed for geology lovers and adventure seekers. Since its last eruption in 2005, the geographically unique Sierra Negra Volcano is home to incredible lava paths adorned with the local plant and animal life
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Volcan Chico - The tour begins early in the morning after the operator picks guests up from their hotel in Isabela. Following this, participants will embark on a walk to Volcan Chico, which is situated northwest of the caldera. This location is not affected by the mist that frequently envelops the southeast sector of the high islands.
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- Volcan Chico - The tour begins early in the morning after the operator picks guests up from their hotel in Isabela. Following this, participants will embark on a walk to Volcan Chico, which is situated northwest of the caldera. This location is not affected by the mist that frequently envelops the southeast sector of the high islands.
This is one of the reasons why Chico Volcano remains in excellent condition and can be admired by visitors when visibility is good and the sun is shining. On the northeast side of the Sierra Negra volcano caldera, an eruption occurred on October 22, 2005, lasting one week. The lava flow covered much of the interior of the caldera, rising more than two meters in some areas.
- Sierra Negra - The Sierra Negra volcano is regarded as the oldest volcano on Isabela. According to some geologists, including Nordlie, it is the oldest caldera, being wider and shallower. This conclusion is based on a theory and observations that suggest volcanic processes in a caldera tend to erode its edges, filling it in. This activity is marked by tremors and eruptions that have occurred over thousands and millions of years.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up
- Local guide
- Hotel pick-up
- Local guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel drop-off
- Hotel drop-off
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is sporty
- Need to be lodged in Isabela Island to take this tour, if you are in Santa Cruz or San Cristobal you cannot take this tour
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is sporty
- Need to be lodged in Isabela Island to take this tour, if you are in Santa Cruz or San Cristobal you cannot take this tour
Location
Puerto Villamil
We can pick you up at any hotel inside the urban perimeter of Puerto Villamil, Isabela
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Joseph
Jan 4, 2024
Excellent tour via ISATOUREX - Excellent hike, guide, tour via ISATOUREX on Isabela. Flawless, interesting, scenic, healthy. On-time pick-up, bilingual Guide, great transport, very cool to hike through rainforest, down into volcano basin, and through active sulphur fields. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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Edwin
Sep 13, 2021
A great experience made much better by our guide, Paola. - No matter how many photos you see of the Sierra Negra, seeing it in person is awe inspiring. Add to that the excellent historical facts shared by our guide, Paola, and this became a great adventure. I was also amazed at how Paola took the time to connect which each person in the tour with a joke here, a historical fact there, and one-on-one conversations to make the trip worthwhile.
Do heed the instructions to carry lots of water and be ready for a long trek. We were lucky to visit in September and can't imagine how strenuous it is in the middle of summer (Paola does it every day!). Remember when you go downhill, an uphill is soon to come :)
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Sherman_p
Jul 2, 2021
I had to change the time of this tour due to another tour I had with them, but it all worked out great! - I originally had this and the Tintoreras tour scheduled with this agency, but when I was going to do the Tintoreras tour, the water was too rough and they offered to switch the times of the two tours, instead so I did the Sierra Negra tour the day before I intended to. This tour was amazing! The hike towards Sierra Negra wasn't too bad but the views of the caldera and the view of the north side of the island and Fernandina was great too! The guide I had was really knowledgeable and cool to talk to.
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Manuel
Oct 27, 2019
Must sees! - Our guide was great!
The hike of about 16km was not strenuous and takes about 5 hours. We would recommend getting ready for any weather, as everything from blazing sun to fog and light rain can be there on the track.
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Jason_f
Nov 5, 2022
Great to see. Wouldn’t walk to Boca Chica though. - Great views after a steady incline walk to Sierra Negra. Totally walking was 9 miles. Didn’t really see the reward of walking to Boca Chica volcano versus the extra effort. Guides were good.
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Beatriz
Mar 2, 2020
Even without climbing the volcano it is worth it. - We didn't do all the kicking, but it was worth it without a doubt. Of course, we must go soon because the heat is too tight and I would recommend with a good guide, that we had it.
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Jenniferh103
May 29, 2023
Unpleasant in the rain - This excursion involves a 10 mile hike up past the crater of a volcano to fields of lava rock. The landscape of lava is beautiful and very worth seeing. However, it was raining when we went, and the hike was unpleasant. Very muddy, slippery at times. And the crater views were not visible because of fog.
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Cavydad
Feb 1, 2020
Rushed hike up the mountain! - Rushed hike up the mountain! The guide picked us up 45 minutes late, only after we called the tour office and reminded them we were waiting.
The tour company also included a group that had to be back for the three pm boat. So leaving late and with a time constraint the guide rushed us up the trail. No time to describe the vegetation or wildlife. He quickly ran ahead with the group that had a 3 pm boat. We hiked at a normal pace and enjoyed the hike.
Questionable why we paid for the guide. It was a fairly easy trail. Perhaps hire a taxi and do it on your own. Schedule a taxi to pick you up 4 to 5 hours later.
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Ninamay89
May 14, 2019
Guide was 3 hours late - The tour itself was nice, but the guide was 3 hours late - we tried calling the company, but were told to wait "a little longer". After a two hour wait they gave us two options: Go on the tour tomorrow, or wait another 30 min. for a new tour. We had tickets for the boat to Santa Cruz same day, so we chose waiting. After an hour our guide arrived.
In all fairness, the guide we had tried his best to make up for lost time, but it felt a bit rushed.
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