Hiking Day Trip to Sierra Negra Volcano Galapagos
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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.
- 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.
- 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)
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