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Half Day Hiking Tour in Isabela Island Sulfur Mine 1
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Walk Inside an Active Volcano: Sulphur Mines Fumaroles Experience

By Galapagos Outdoors CL
Price is AU$144 per adult
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Features

  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Step into one of the most raw volcanic landscapes in the Galápagos. This guided hike crosses the Sierra Negra caldera to the sulphur mines, where steaming fumaroles and yellow deposits reveal active geology.

  • Walk inside one of the largest volcanic calderas on Earth
  • See active fumaroles and sulphur vents up close
  • Reach a remote, otherworldly landscape few visitors see
  • Learn from a certified naturalist guide about volcanic history

Start with a drive from Puerto Villamil through lush highlands into the stark Sierra Negra volcano. Hike across lava fields and volcanic rock on a moderately challenging trail. As you near the mines, sulphur fills the air and the landscape transforms. At the site, explore steaming vents and mineral formations while your guide explains the geology and history of sulphur extraction.

  • Difficulty: Moderate (uneven volcanic terrain)
  • Ideal for: Adventure travellers, nature and geology lovers
  • Not suitable for: Limited mobility or sulphur sensitivity

Activity location

    • Puerto Villamil, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Puerto Villamil, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

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Express Sulphur Fumaroles

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
AU$143.55 x 1 AdultAU$143.55
Total
Price is AU$143.55

Isabela Island Sulphur Mines Hike: Explore Volcanoes and Fumaroles

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Duration: 4 hours
Snacks
4x4 Wheel drive pick up
Pickup included

Price details
AU$616.25 x 1 AdultAU$616.25
Total
Price is AU$616.25

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English, Spanish Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Please let us know about you diet requirements/ allergies
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Sierra Negra

  • 4h
Embark on an unforgettable trek to the sulphur mines of Isabela Island and experience a unique volcanic landscape shaped by geological forces. This guided adventure starts with a drive from Puerto Villamil through lush highlands, gradually giving way to the stark, barren terrain of the Sierra Negra volcano. The journey includes a moderately challenging hike along rocky paths and ancient lava formations. As you ascend, take in the rugged beauty of the volcano's slopes, dotted with low shrubs and unique endemic plants. The air becomes tinged with a distinctive sulphur scent, signaling your approach to the mines. Upon arrival, explore the yellow-streaked fumaroles and vents, where geothermal activity creates a surreal atmosphere. Your guide will offer fascinating insights into the volcanic activity that formed this area and explain the historical significance of the sulphur mines, once a source of valuable minerals.

Location

Activity location

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    • Puerto Villamil, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Puerto Villamil, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

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