Sierra Negra and Chico Volcano Walking Tour from Isabela Island: Visiting Age-Old Volcanoes

The Sierra Negra Volcano is reckoned to be the ancient most among the Isabela’s volcanoes. A few geologists, Nordlie included, suggest it to be broader but not as deep.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Isabela - The guide will meet you at a convenient location.
  • Sierra Negra - The tour begins early in the morning. You will take a bus or car to the starting point, which is 30 minutes from Puerto Villamil. From there, the trail to the Sierra Negra volcano begins.
    The hike lasts about 5 hours and is mostly flat with a few inclines and declines….
What's Included
  • Box Lunch
  • Meeting point
  • Professional Guide
  • Transportation
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
  • Food and drinks (Unless specified)
  • Hotel Pick up and Drop off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Taking comfortable shoes for walking on the island
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Las Fragatas
Meeting spot given by the operator (near the hotel of the passenger)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Alice_d
Feb 19, 2024
Must See On Isabela - Amazing to explore the lava fields of the 2028 eruption and learn more about the history of Isabela. Take sturdy, waterproof shoes and light layers to cover up against both sun and rain as the weather turns fast up on the lava fields. Incredible views and geology from the top. This was a ~15km hike, not an easy walking tour so take plenty of water and snacks. Nice small lunch is provided but you may want a little more, especially if like us you have slower walkers that result in longer out and about.
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P1659ctbrianc
Jan 28, 2024
Lovely volcano hike - Beautiful views of the second largest Crater in the world. About 10 miles round trip to volcano Chico. It's hot bring lots of water and sunscreen!
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Roberto_a
Nov 22, 2021
Awesome, Spectacular and definite must!!!!👍 - The Tour was spectacular, the guide is very friendly knowledgeable and informative. The views were absolutely awesome. The trip is definitely not for the faint hearted, approximately 10 miles round trip, but definitely worth every penny!!!!👍 It has been one of the most fascinating, informative Tours ever!!! Once in a lifetime, definitely recommend for you bucket list!!!
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Marion_b
Jan 17, 2024
Good hike! - Great moderate hike. The hardest part was the muddy conditions at beginning of hike with a bit of cold. Tour guide was excellent. Communication regarding meetup point and time was poor--we were told to be there 45 minutes prior to pickup time.
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Carsten_brennecke
Oct 5, 2022
Life-threatening ride with bad guide. Not recommended! - Not recommended: Large group (16 people). The journey to the 5-hour hike was made in an ancient truck on which the fastenings of the benches were loose. The driver drove so fast and lurching that the ride was like a roller coaster. It was life-threatening. All the participants complained to the driver, who was also the "guide". During the 5-hour hike, the "guide" only explained something about the volcanoes 2 times and only for 5 minutes each time. The lecture was listless, boring and superficial. The "guide" was mainly concerned that all participants finish the hike as quickly as possible. While other groups visited different viewpoints, the "guide" told us to move on because they were bad. On the 5-hour hike, there were therefore only 2 stops at viewpoints. After the return trip, the driver did not drop off participants at the hotels, but simply threw them out of the vehicle in the village. No participant was enthusiastic, all were disappointed.
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From $72
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).