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Pikaia Lodge

Hotel

From $1,650 Rates shown are approximate and for guidance only, based on recent starting prices.

Minimum stay
1
Location
Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos, Ecuador
Type
Hotel

Amenities

  • AC
  • Family Friendly
  • Garden
  • Gym
  • Parking Space
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Wi-Fi

Experiences

  • Boat Trips
  • Cultural Experiences
  • Cycling
  • Diving
  • Hiking
  • Massage
  • Meditation
  • Snorkelling
  • Wellness Rituals
  • Wildlife

Why we love

  • Rich & Unique Wildlife
  • Eco Luxury
  • Private Reserve
  • Adventure Based

“A land-based Galápagos adventure with giant tortoises outside and a yacht waiting offshore.”

Pikaia Lodge offers a land-based way to explore the Galápagos from a private reserve in the volcanic highlands of Santa Cruz Island. The property combines contemporary eco-luxury with guided land excursions and marine days aboard its private yacht, while giant tortoises roam through the lodge’s own reserve. For travellers who want Galápagos wildlife without committing to a full cruise, it offers a particularly comfortable alternative.

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