Sierra Negra Volcano Hike

Puerto Villamil, Ecuador

Paddle To The Penguins
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4 reviews
Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 16
Sierra Negra Volcano Hike
Puerto Villamil, Ecuador

Paddle To The Penguins
  • Email address verified
4 reviews

Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 16

About this trip

Sierra Negra Crater - Volcan Chico Hike

This tour begins with a 40-minute drive from Puerto Villamil town. Then you will begin your hike. During the first hour, the trail goes gently uphill until we reach the second largest volcanic crater in the world, which is 6 miles wide. Continuing our trek along a landscape of lava flows and then down through the moon-like environment until we reach Volcan Chico where we will view the active fumeroles. This is a 16 km hike and takes approximately 5-6 hours depending upon your rhythm and walking abilities.

Note: Private groups available upon request.



What’s included

  • Transportation
  • Box Lunch
  • Bilingual Guide
  • Hiking poles

Available Packages

Price per person

Departs at 07:00 am  (6 hours duration)

$75

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Paddle To The Penguins
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Reviews

The kayak they use is very stable, even from modest waves hitting broadside. We saw turtles, penguins, boobies, sea lions and a beautiful landscape. After going back, we were led by our knowledgeable friendly guide snorkeling and the wildlife continued with sharks, rays and plenty of colorful fish. Great value on this trip!
By Brenda P for Tintoreras Islet – Kayak or SUP on Dec 12, 2023
JM
Ricardo was a great guide. We were able to spot a group of penguins while kayaking as well as some other wildlife but the highlight for us was snorkeling at Concha Perla. While you do not need a guide to snorkel here I don’t think we would have seen a fraction of what we did had we not been with Ricardo, he seemed to know all the spots to find the animals. We spotted a sea lion, turtles, sharks, rays, and even an octopus!
By Julia M for Tintoreras Islet – Kayak or SUP on Oct 29, 2023
5 stars. What a beautiful and amazing tour! Our guide took us on a wonderful and safe tour of sharks, penguins, marine iguanas, and sea lions. Our guide was a wealth of information and very friendly--he picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel which was very convenient. Our snorkeling portion in Concha Perla was a great end to our trip, we got to snorkel in a very safe area with all kinds of colorful fish, rays, and sea lions. Our guide also gave us an amazing recommendation to snorkel in a beautiful narrow channel where nobody else was snorkeling (lots of locals in this area) and was a hidden gem of beauty. I would highly recommend this tour in the Galapagos.
By Ron P for KAYAK OR SUP TO TINTORERAS / CONCHA PERLA SNORKEL on Aug 08, 2023
This was a good hike for us but not for those looking for a relaxing day hike. It was hot and requires a decent level of fitness. The guide explained a lot about the area, the lava and culture of the islands which we appreciated.
By Deb J for Sierra Negra Volcano Hike on Nov 25, 2022