ISABELA ISLAND WONDERS: SULPHUR MINE + AGRO TOUR EXPERIENCE

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Like being on Mars! The most imposing landscape in Minas de Azufre, accompanied by a visit to a farm focused on agro tourism on Isabela Island.

Highlights

  • Like walking on Mars! Fumaroles and an active volcano will amaze you
  • Agro tourism and organic products will be part of this experience.
  • Feel at every step the majesty of an active volcano and imposing mines.

Description

We pick you up at your hotel at 7AM. In comfortable air-conditioned vehicles, we will drive 30 minutes from the port of Isabela to the highlands. The tour starts from 'La Cadena”, a point authorized by the Galapagos National Park; it is 8 km from the point to the edge of the crater. Then we descend approximately 2 and a half or 3 km to reach the sulfur mines, which is located inside the crater of the volcano, throughout the course you can observe the flora of the terrain, such as guava, ferns. As fauna we will be able to observe lava lizards, mockingbirds. In addition to the variation of the climate. Witness intense volcanic activity up close and learn how a reddish liquid turns into yellow, steaming rock. Discover the history of the island before tourism became its main source of income and enjoy a delicious lunch in this extraordinary setting. The interesting thing about this site, being totally clear, is that it allows us to observe the crater of the Sierra Negra volcano and clearly see the crater of the Minas de Azufre volcano. After shots captured in unforgettable photos and videos, we are going to return. We will recharge our energies with a delicious snack and soft drinks, to go to the second part of this tour: AGROTURISM in a farm that produces coffee, palm, tropical fruits, among others. We will observe and taste the products of this farm and enjoy the goodness that grows in the fertile volcanic soils of Isabela Island. At the end of this visit, we will return to port and drop you off at your hotels respectively.

Includes

Pickup and dropoff at hotel Transportation Guide Box Lunch Visits to Minas de Azufre Agro tourism experience at Highland Ranch Organic fruits Walking sticks Rain coats ( If needed)

Important Information

  • This visit is recommended for people in good physical condition. Not recommended if you have problems walking long distances and rocky paths. Although it is not climbing, the soils in Galapagos are volcanic and involve some effort.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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