Natural site · Isabela, Galápagos

Sierra Negra Volcano

Sierra Negra Volcano
Photo: Michael R Perry, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The guided hike follows the caldera rim through highland mist, about 16 km round trip. Tours usually start early and return to Puerto Villamil in the early afternoon.

Updated November 8, 2026On day 5 of Galápagos in 5 Days

Visiting Sierra Negra Volcano: what to know

Tickets
Guided tour required; check current prices
Time needed
4 to 6 hours
Best time
Early morning
Getting there
Tour pickup from Puerto Villamil

Galápagos itineraries with Sierra Negra Volcano

Day 5 of Galápagos in 5 Days

Sierra Negra, then Santa Cruz

How Sierra Negra Volcano fits into a day.
  1. 7:30Sierra Negra VolcanoIsabela
  2. 13:00Lunch in Puerto VillamilPuerto Villamil
  3. 15:00Ferry back to Santa CruzIsabela to Santa Cruz
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Sierra Negra Volcano FAQs

Do you need a guide?

Yes.

Is the hike hard?

It is long but not steep.

What should you bring?

Rain gear, sun protection and water.

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