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ISABELA’S GEOTHERMAL HEART
Fumaroles, sulfur & a vast volcanic caldera
The Sulfur Mines Tour is a unique hiking experience inside the Sierra Negra Volcano caldera, one of the archipelago’s most active volcanoes. Explore yellow sulfur deposits formed by volcanic gases released from fumaroles and fissures.
Active steam vents, panoramic crater views and dramatic volcanic terrain offer a powerful connection to Isabela’s geological history.
EXPEDITION ITINERARY
Your day at a glance
Departure & National Park registration
Hotel pick-up in Puerto Villamil and transfer to El Cura station for National Park registration before traveling to Sierra Negra’s crater.
Sierra Negra Volcano
Begin a guided hike inside the caldera of one of the most active volcanoes in the Galápagos, with a 10 km-wide crater and impressive volcanic scenery.
Sulfur Mines
Discover bright yellow sulfur deposits formed by volcanic gases from active fumaroles and fissures in a surreal geothermal landscape.
Return to Puerto Villamil
Return to town with a brief stop at a local farm before arriving back in Puerto Villamil.
Included
- Naturalist guide in English/Spanish
- Snacks
- Transportation
Not included
- Extra soft drinks
- Alcoholic beverages
- Short wetsuit
- Tips
What to bring
- Comfortable walking/hiking shoes
- Please bring your own reusable water bottle.
- Sunscreen, hat & sunglasses
- Camera & binoculars