Pikaia Lodge
Galápagos, Imbabura, Ecuador · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits
Nestled within a secluded giant tortoise reserve and perched on the rim of an extinct volcanic crater, Pikaia Lodge, a Relais & Chateaux property, offers a stunning land-based luxury adventure and unparalleled comfort and services amidst one of Earth's last paradises. Inspired by Charles Darwin's evolution theory, the lodge honors the ancient "pikaia gracilens," the first known vertebrate ancestor. With 14 elegant and spacious rooms with breathtaking vistas, an infinity pool, facilities of the highest standards, as well as a fine dining restaurant with outstanding gastronomy, Pikaia merges luxury with sustainability. Expert naturalist guides lead guests on immersive land and marine…
Hidden in a secluded giant tortoise reserve and nestled on the edge of an extinct volcano, Pikaia Lodge, a Relais & Chateaux property is a land-based product providing the highest level of comfort and services and the best of both worlds to explore one of the last paradises on Earth. While providing exploration programs of 3-7 nights, guests will discover a unique luxury experience, enjoy ultimate remoteness and have close contact with wildlife. The adventure programs are perfected with land and private day-tour luxury yacht excursions to different protected islands in the archipelago.
What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant and via in-room dining (already included in property rates)
- A complimentary 60 minute therapeutic massage per adult over the age 21, once during stay.
- Early check-in / Late check-out, subject to availability
These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
In the know
All our adventure packages are all inclusive, which also includes land and marine excursions aboard our PRIVATE YACHT. No fixed check in days. We allow flexible entry and departures.
The property, in facts
| Where | Km 13 via El Camote, Galápagos, Imbabura, Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Category | Resort / Leisure |
| Property type | Hotel or Resort |
| Rooms | 14 |
| Room types | 6 |
| Nearest airport | Baltra Airport (GPS) · 13 miles |
| Advisor programme | Virtuoso |
| Style | Zen |
| Known for | Adventure, Ecotourism, Local Immersion |
Rooms and suites
- Garden Suite — Sleeps 2 people. Garden Suite on the ground floor has panoramic windows, a private garden with a furnished terrace with ocean view. The rooms feature King bed,…
- Pool Suite — Sleeps 2 people. Suite with pool on the ground floor has panoramic windows, a private garden with furnished terrace and pool with ocean view. The rooms feature…
- Terrace King Room — Sleeps 2 people. Terrace rooms on the ground floor have panoramic windows and a furnished private terrace with ocean view. The rooms feature a king bed,…
- Terrace Double Queen Room — Sleeps 2 people. Terrace rooms on the ground floor have panoramic windows and a furnished private terrace with ocean view. The rooms features 2 Queen beds,…
- Private Balcony King Room — Sleeps 2 people. Balcony rooms on the ground floor have panoramic windows and a private balcony with ocean view. The rooms feature a king bed, contemporary…
- Private Balcony Double Queen Room — Sleeps 2 people. Balcony rooms on the ground floor have panoramic windows and a private balcony with ocean view. The rooms feature 2 Queen beds, contemporary…
In the room
Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Private Pool
What advisors say
100% of the 8 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.
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