- Price$120per person
- IslandIsabelaGalapagos
- TypeDay tourduration on request
Overview
The fumaroles and sulfur deposits on the flank of Sierra Negra, in a dry tropical landscape of birds, tortoises and iguanas.
The draw here is the landscape itself: steaming fumaroles and the yellow sulfur deposits that give the site its name, on the flank of Sierra Negra.
Temperatures run around 16 C and the weather is changeable, so come prepared. This is dry tropical country, home to birds, tortoises and iguanas, along with introduced cattle and pigs. A permanent programme removes introduced plants such as guava so the island's native and endemic vegetation can recover.
Highlights
- Fumaroles and sulfur deposits
- Volcanic landscape on Sierra Negra
- Dry tropical vegetation zone
On this trip
Wildlife you may see
Sightings change with the season and the sea. Your guide knows where to look.
- Birds
- Giant tortoises
- Land iguanas
Good to know
Most guests combine this with Sierra Negra and Volcan Chico on the same day. Ask us and we will quote the two together. Temperature around 16 C; conditions change quickly, so bring a light waterproof layer. Extra fees on Isabela: water taxi USD 1 Santa Cruz / USD 1 Isabela; Isabela entrance USD 5 nationals / USD 10 foreigners.
