Ride across lava fields, camp beneath equatorial stars, snorkel with sea turtles, and experience the Galápagos through the eyes of a local naturalist guide. This five-day immersive horseback retreat takes place on Isabela Island in the Galápagos archipelago. Led by Claudia Hodari, certified Galápagos National Park guide (#973) and founder of Galloping Galápagos, this experience blends equestrian adventure, conservation insight, and island hospitality. Guests ride to the volcanic highlands of Sierra Negra and Volcán Chico, explore the 2018 eruption site known locally as La Chimuny, snorkel at Los Túneles, and share Argentine asado dinners by the sea. This is not a packaged tour. It is a small-group expedition hosted by someone who has lived in the Galápagos for over three decades. Maximum group size: small and curated.

What is included

5 days ​/​ 4 nights beachfront accommodation 3 guided horseback expeditions Snorkeling excursion to Los Túneles All breakfasts Box lunches during ride days Seaside dinners including Argentine asado Camping equipment for highlands overnight Local transfers within Isabela Island Naturalist interpretation throughout Not included: Flights to Galápagos Galápagos National Park entry fee Inter-island ferries

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival & seaside welcome dinner Day 2 – Ride to sulfur mines and volcanic fumaroles, overnight camp Day 3 – Ride to La Chimuny eruption site, return to town Day 4 – Los Túneles snorkeling excursion Day 5 – Volcán Chico horseback ride and farewell celebration

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