Ecosystems of Wonder - Adventure to the Galápagos with me!

 

What You’ll Experience in the Galápagos

This Galápagos yoga retreat adventure is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Endemic giant tortoises roam freely and wild horses wander on this UNESCO World Heritage site. You’ll swim with sea lions, visit a tortoise sanctuary, and spot penguins, sharks, marine iguanas, and the amazing blue-footed boobies. Focused on exploration and adventure, you will spend every day in amazement at the wild beauty and boundless natural energy of the Galápagos. 

How You’ll Experience the Galápagos

On your Galápagos yoga retreat adventure, you’ll unwind on a property with gorgeously appointed villas and a private open-air yoga studio with views to Floreana Island, the Pacific, and 43 acres of lush green. You’ll learn about the spectacular flora and fauna of the islands with a Certified Galápagos Naturalist, also known as the “local experts.” You’ll explore iconic Bartolomé and neighboring islands, snorkel with diverse sea life, kayak secluded bays, immerse yourself in the culture of the local town, and walk the fascinating Santa Cruz highlands. And, you’ll deepen your yoga practice amidst the natural abundance of the Galápagos.

how you’ll feel When You Return Home

Inspired by the natural wonder of the Galápagos. You’ll carry on a sense of adventure, amazement, and exploration when you return home— reverence and a new respect for nature. Aside from memories and photos, you’ll bring back a sense of awe at the diversity of life—and the fragile beauty of our remarkable blue planet.

 
 

Feb 28 - Mar 7, 2026

8 days 7 nights

starting at $5595

What's Included

  • Accommodation at a private yoga retreat center on Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos

  • Twice daily yoga (excepting as noted in the itinerary)

  • A dedicated Certified Galápagos Naturalist for the week

    • our handpicked guide will get to know each group and can tailor talks and exploration to meet the wildlife expectations of each group

  • Snorkeling and swimming (think sea turtles, sharks, penguins, sea lions, etc) on all-day excursions

  • Sunrise exclusive trip to Las Grietas

  • Kayaking over sharks and around the mangroves on Tortuga Bay

  • Three meals a day (dietary needs accommodated)

  • Private cultural excursion

  • Two meals in the town of Puerto Ayora

  • 12 acres of private walking paths to explore (wild Giant Tortoises roam the property)

  • Unlimited southern hemisphere star gazing on this Galápagos yoga retreat adventure

  • Transfers to and from the airport (on arrival and departure days only)

What's Not Included

  • Flights to Baltra, Ecuador (GPS)

  • $20 U.S. SICGAL inspection and migration card

  • $200 U.S. Galápagos National Park entrance fee (cash only)

  • Alcohol or items of a personal nature/souvenirs

  • Gratuities (at your discretion)

  • Travel Insurance (recommended)


Accommodations

Every day on our Galápagos yoga retreat is unique as are our rooms (which you won’t spend much time in!).  Our 43-acre property boasts views of Isabela and Floreana Islands as well as Tortuga Bay on your home of Santa Cruz Island.  The organic and biodynamic garden produces the veggies for your table as well as the coffee you’ll sip each morning.

The two different villas on property share modern lux interiors with ceiling fans, safe boxes, wifi and bluetooth stereos.  Rooms have either two twins, a queen or a king-size bed and maximum exploring with minimal packing is accommodated with individual beach towels, rubber boots, rain jackets, water bottles, and flashlights available for use.

see Pricing and more details here on the registration page


Itinerary

This amazing active Galápagos yoga retreat adventure features multiple nature excursions, as well as the wildlife expertise of a certified Galápagos Naturalist Guide. Below is a sample itinerary. Each trip will include a trip to Bartolomé & North Seymour Island with one additional island day which could be either South Plazas or Santa Fe.

Please note that weather does play a part in some of the excursions and yogi flexibility is always appreciated.

DAY ONE
- Bienvenido! – arrival and welcome lunch and refresher
- Explore the grounds & spy for Giant Galápagos Tortoises and the wild horses (yup, seriously!)
- Sunset Yoga to deplane and relax
- Tuck into your first delicious meal with new friends and get an overview of hotel information and services

DAY TWO
-
Sunrise yoga
- Early breakfast before a big day departure to Bartolomé, a crown jewel of Galápagos Islands for it’s special geological features, amazing dual crescent bays and verdant wildlife.
- Today is all about: Pinnacle Rock, Galapagos penguins, White tipped reef sharks, Sea turtles, Naturalist-guided hiking, Guided snorkeling
- Early evening return to Santa Cruz
- Dinner and crash-out-sleepy time

 

DAY THREE
-
Sunrise Yoga
- Breakfast time
- Head out to meet local artisans
- Learn woodcarving technique from a local artist and create your own Spanish cedar (an introduced species) souvenir
- Lunch on property
- Santa Cruz Highland Tour
- Explore Los Gemelos (‘the twins’)
- Climb through the lava tunnels
- Explore the Cloud Forest
- Sunset Yoga
- Dinner in town

DAY FOUR
-
Sunrise Yoga
- Refuel with breakfast
- Morning excursion to Tortuga Bay
- Mangrove kayaking
- Snorkeling
- Marine iguana watching (they’re everywhere!)
- Lunch on property
- Free afternoon – exploration in Puerto Ayora, walk the biodynamic gardens or skip down to the beach
- Evening Yoga
- Dinner on property 

 

DAY FIVE
-
Rise and shine morning yoga
- Breakfast vittles
- Full day excursion to Santa Fe Island:
- Visit one of the oldest islands of the Galápagos (bits and pieces dating back 4 millllllllion years!)
- Endemic Barrington Land Iguanas
- Large colonies of sea lions
- Giant Opunita (Prickly Pear) trees
- Swallow-tailed gulls
- Guided snorkeling
- Return to Santa Cruz
- Evening yoga
- Dinner on property

DAY SIX
-
Sunrise Yoga
- Breakfast
- Day trip to North Seymour Island – this island is a popular nesting ground and our Naturalist will find the best spots to get your birding on and for underwater adventure
- Great frigate birds
- Blue footed boobies
- Land iguana
- Sea lions
- Lunch on board and post lunch siesta
- Sunset Yoga
- Dinner and chill time

 
 

DAY SEVEN
-
Sunrise stroll to the pristine Las Grietas local swimming spot
- Breakfast in town post-swim
- Explore Puerto Ayora
- Head to the Charles Darwin Research Station
- Check out the fish market
- Explore town, shop or grab a drink waterfront with a sea lion (seriously)
- Lunch on property
- Sunset Yoga
- Dinner in Puerto Ayora – soak up the people and animal vibes (yup, Galápagos animals go everywhere!)

DAY EIGHT
-
Sunrise Yoga
- Final breakfast and new friend info exchanges
- Pack, hugs, goodbyes and back to the Baltra airport
- Adios y viaje seguro!