Location
Pikaia Lodge is located on Santa Cruz Island, in the center of the Archipelago, nearby secluded white sandy beaches and wildlife sites of the Galapagos National Park. Our 31 hectares of land and private wild giant tortoise reserve sit
450 meters above sea level. From all our public areas and rooms, our guests will enjoy expansive views of the pristine, arid savannah of the adjacent Galapagos National Park by looking north, to extinct volcanic cones shrouded in mist, as well as mountains covered with lush tropical cloud forests, and green pasture farms by looking to the south-west;
along with a 270-degree view of the seemingly infinite Pacific Ocean with nearby islands as a backdrop.
Room Categories
All rooms have large bathrooms with marble walk-in closets, wall mirrors, a closed toilet room, and a shower area with views of the ocean or separate bathtub.
06 x Terrace/Balcony (61 sqm)
Terrace or balcony with either King or double Queen bed.
01 x Garden Suite (61 sqm)
This suite has its own garden area and King bed.
01 x Pool Suite (74 sqm)
The pool suite possesses a 36sqm pool area and a King bed.
Sustainability
“We believe that our highly evolved land-based tourism concept is a positive model for the long- term preservation of the unique landscapes and wildlife of the Galapagos Islands. Our priorities are protecting the islands and its people. Since we acquired the land, we have planted over 11,000 trees. This is also an activity that we encourage our guests to do during their stay. Approx. 3⁄4 of the lodge’s main building is fitted with rain collectors and Energy panels. The panels carry water to our water treatment tanks, and provide us with around 40% of the total energy used at the lodge. We are also dedicated to the social and economic stability for the local people. We have created at least 50 permanent jobs for residents of the island of Santa Cruz. All our transport services are provided by local transport companies. Pikaia provides a teacher in the nearby school and has also paid for the repairing of the local village church roof. Additionally, we are a very proud member of the Pack for a Purpose initiative, which encourages guests to bring school supplies in their luggage as donations. The Pikaia staff will then hand out these supplies during our feast out days with the children.” – Pikaia Lodge
Activities Included
Hiking, Snorkeling, Beach Visits, Crater Visits, Viewing Giant Tortoises & Other Wildlife, Plant Your Own Tree, Visit Charles Darwin Scientific Research Center.
Spa and Wellness
Sumaq spa is located on the rims of the craters at the end of the main building and offers dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean. The spa features a treatment room with 2 massage tables, a separate sauna and a whirlpool tub with a
180-degree view of the ocean.
