ISABELA ISLAND WONDERS: SULPHUR MINE + AGRO TOUR EXPERIENCE
Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
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.
Volcanic and Agro Tourism Tour on Isabela Island, Galapagos
This tour on Isabela Island offers close encounters with active volcanoes and an agro-tourism experience, suitable for physically fit travelers.
Highlights
- Explore fumaroles and an active volcano, providing a unique volcanic landscape.
- Experience agro-tourism and taste organic products from the highlands.
- Observe the volcanic crater and sulfur mines up close, with diverse flora and fauna along the way.
Description
Your hotel pickup is scheduled at 7:00 AM. From the port of Isabela, travel 30 minutes by air-conditioned vehicle to the highlands, starting at 'La Cadena,” an official Galapagos National Park access point.
The hike covers approximately 8 km to the crater edge, then descends 2.5 to 3 km into the sulfur mines located inside the volcano crater. Along the route, observe local flora such as guava and ferns, and wildlife including lava lizards and mockingbirds. The climate varies throughout the trek.
Witness active volcanic activity and learn how molten rock cools into sulfur deposits. The tour includes views of the Sierra Negra volcano crater and the sulfur mines crater. After capturing photos and videos, return to the starting point for a snack and soft drinks.
The second part of the tour explores agro-tourism at a local farm producing coffee, palm, and tropical fruits. Taste organic products cultivated in volcanic soils and learn about sustainable farming on Isabela Island.
The tour concludes with a return to the port and hotel drop-off.
Includes
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicles
- Professional guide
- Box lunch
- Visits to Minas de Azufre sulfur mines
- Agro-tourism experience at a highland farm
- Organic fruit tastings
- Walking sticks
- Raincoats if needed
Excludes
- Personal expenses
- Services and meals not specified in the itinerary
Important Information
- This tour requires good physical condition due to walking on uneven volcanic terrain and long distances.
- Not recommended for those with mobility issues.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring comfortable hiking shoes, sun protection, and water. The highland climate can change, so prepare for variable weather conditions.
