Huellas de Darwin
Mountain bike tour, San Cristóbal Highlands
This mountain biking tour is exclusively downhill. We start at El Junco Volcano, located at 650 meters above sea level.Most of the route consists of rocky dirt trails, with some sections on asphalt. Along the way, you’ll enjoy views of varied vegetation, spot birds like finches, and take in panoramic viewpoints—discovering the heart of San Cristóbal as we go.
Includes: Guide, fully operational mountain bike, gloves, helmet, transportation.
Tour Type: Land Adventure
Minimum Group: 1 Maximum Group : 16
Location: San Cristóbal Island – Highland area
Tour Duration: Half day
Descent Distance: 26 km
Minimum Age: 12 yearsWhat to Bring: Good hiking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, water, hat, backpack, and comfortable clothing.
Difficulty Level: 2
Mountain bike tour, Jardín de las Opuntias
Departing from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, we head to San Cristóbal’s highlands for a mountain biking and hiking adventure. Starting at La Soledad viewpoint (320 m), we bike for about an hour to Hacienda Cafetal. From there, we hike to the Opuntia Cactus Garden—2 km downhill and 2 km uphill, taking around 2 hours total. Along the trail, we’ll see towering Opuntia cacti, native plants, and diverse birdlife. The tour ends at Jardin de las opuntias beach, perfect for a relaxing swim.
Includes: Guide, fully operational mountain bike, gloves, helmet, transportation.
Minimum Group: 2 Maximum Group : 16
Location: San Cristóbal Island – Highland area
Tour Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Descent Distance: 15 km
Minimum Age: 12 years
What to Bring: Good hiking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, water, hat, backpack, and comfortable clothing.
Difficulty Level: 2
Highlands of San Cristóbal Island (half day)
This mountain biking tour is all downhill. We start at El Junco Volcano, 650 meters above sea level. Most of the route is rocky dirt, with some asphalt sections. Along the way, we’ll see different types of vegetation, spot birds like finches, and enjoy scenic viewpoints—discovering the heart of San Cristóbal.
Includes: Guide, fully operational mountain bike, gloves, helmet, transportation.
Minimum Group: 1 Maximum Group : 16
Location: San Cristóbal Island – Highland area
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Descent Distance: 26 km
Minimum Age: 12 years
What to Bring: Good hiking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, water, hat, backpack, and comfortable clothing.
Difficulty Level: 2