HOTELS Pikaia Lodge - Remote Getaway On The Galapagos Islands

Pikaia Lodge - Remote Getaway On The Galapagos Islands

Location:

Santa Cruz Island Ecuador South America
Eco-FriendlyLuxuryNatureRemote

Hidden on top of an extinct volcano crater on the Galapagos Islands, the Pikaia Lodge is an incredible getaway for those looking for an environmentally-conscious retreat. The Lodge is carbon neutral and powered by alternative energy sources that don’t pollute or emit greenhouse gases. With just 29 rooms, folks at the lodge can adequately serve all guests to make everyone feel personally cared for. The lodge derives its unique name from the “Pikaia Gracilens,” which are believed to be the first creature to evolve into a vertebrate and are our oldest known ancestors.

Travelers can look forward to connecting with nature as the lodge offers several exploration packages and day tours. Whether you’re looking to kayak, hike, or scuba dive, adventure seekers have a plethora of options.

Work up an appetite while discovering the beauty of the Galapagos and grab some of the finest cuisines at the Evolution Restaurant. Furnished with a contemporary style, guests are encouraged to dine in “casual elegance.” A candle-lit dinner under the stars is also available upon special request. Grab a drink at the “DNA” Bar and Lounge or take a break in the “Homo Sapiens” Explorers Lounge (noticing a theme yet?). The Lodge library is also dedicated to topics of “science, evolution and the Galapagos.”

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Pikaia Lodge with the hills of Galapagos
Pikaia Lodge buildings above the dirt road
Pikaia Lodge building exterior
Pikaia Lodge at night
Pikaia Lodge rooms exterior
Pikaia Lodge lobby
Pikaia Lodge lobby with nature views
Pikaia Lodge Homo Sapiens Lounge

Homo Sapiens Lounge

Pikaia Lodge Evolution Restaurant

Evolution Restaurant

Pikaia Lodge garden suite
Pikaia Lodge terrace queen room
Pikaia Lodge terrace room
Pikaia Lodge balcony
Pikaia Lodge pool suite
Pikaia Lodge pool suite exterior
Pikaia Lodge Sumaq Spa

Sumaq Spa

Sumaq Spa massage
Pikaia Lodge DNA Bar

DNA Bar

Pikaia Lodge swimming pool
Galapagos canoeing
Galapagos seals
Galapagos seals on the beach with a tourist taking photos of them
Galapagos Santa Cruz Island

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Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos, Ecuador


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