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Sierra Negra Volcano on Horseback
Trekk up a 1124 meters (3687 ft) above sea level to the biggest crater you can see on the islands, 12km (7.5 miles) wide, the second in the world. Visit Sierra Negra volcano. Enjoy a great galapagos islands tour with our full day tour to the most visited volcano in Isabela Island. Along with a naturalist certified guide, explore magnificent views from the summit of this majestuous volcano.
Duration
5 hour
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Length
Full Day
Team
Naturalist Guide
Meals
1 Snacks
Group Size
16
Key Features
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Second biggest crater of the world.
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Breathe the purest air while enjoying the perfect view of lower lands.
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Naturalist guide included.
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Good chance to see: birds, flora and amazing landscape.
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Great trekking path.
From $
125
/ per person
Description
The Sierra Negra Volcano is located just 30 minutes from Puerto Villamil. It’s the only volcano on the islands that can be reached up to its crater on horseback, as long as riders are accompanied by a certified naturalist guide. We will ride along the 10 km (6.2 miles) trail starting from the National Park access point. This is a medium-difficulty trail with a steady incline, offering a unique and scenic journey to the volcano’s edge.
“An Active volcano”
It is considered the oldest volcanoes of the island, it is in an erupting process at the moment from the 20th of June 2018, there has been 25 mild earthquakes of less than 9 km (5.6 miles) deep. So far the eruptive process is not harmful to the population. This is a good place to observe the rich archeological history of the islands born from fire.
“The View”
On the way up to the volcano you will notice the change in vegetation, from a dry volcanic vegetation to a humid forest to start the hike. Make sure to look around while you walk, you’ll be paralyzed with the most fabulous views of the island, the great contrast of the great highlands landscape and the perfect turquoise of the sea shore.
“The Crater”
The second biggest crater of the world after the Tgorontgoro in Tanzania, it´s surely worth visiting. Don’t miss out the amazing photo with the crater, if you can get all of it to fit in the camera. Just close your eyes and feel the immense power of nature and its energy.
Sierra Negra Volcano Horseback
- Only Volcano in Galapagos that can be hiked up
- Amazing Views
- Medium Level of experience required
Sierra Negra Crater
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Sierra Negra Volcano
Be sure to be on time at the meeting point to start our journey. You will meet the guide and ride for about 30 – 40 min uphill. You’ll disembark when you arrive to the park control entrance. From there you will start the 12km (7,5 miles) trail.
The guide most likely will ask the group to consider either going to “Volcan Chico” or up to the border of the Crater, democracy rules and the most voted will be taken. The guide will give you a small lunch on the way. The return will have the same logistics down the hill.
Travel Tip
Weather in Isabela is generally warm but there are some months were we have some rain, so it will be a good idea to bring a rain jacket. Of course don’t forget your sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable shoes, trail snacks and of course a camera. Besides the view there is a good chance for bird watching.
This walking tour goes from sea level to an altitude of 1100mts (3600 ft), it involves fairly steep climbing. The hike will last about 3 – 4h.
Information
Tour details.
- Departure
- Meeting Point - Puerto Villamil - Isabela Island
- Departure Time
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- 6:00 am
- Return Time
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- 12:00 pm
- Included
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Bilingual guide
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Transportation
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Snack
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- Not Included
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Tips
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