Pikaia Lodge

WHY WE LIKE THIS HOTEL

Perched on an extinct volcano with sweeping views across Santa Cruz island, Pikaia Lodge is a stunning contemporary eco-lodge that has raised the bar in terms of land-based Galapagos tours. At 450m above sea-level, it occupies a private Tortoise Reserve between the arid savannah and tropical highlands and enjoys near perfect conditions year round. Its contemporary design has set the standard on the islands with sleek, angular units dressed in floor to ceiling windows that drink in the light and views. Better still, Pikaia’s very ethos is based around sustainability – it is fully carbon neutral and part powered by solar panels and wind generators. The Evolution Restaurant, located in the main building, boasts similar views and specialises in delicious Peruvian and Ecuadorian cuisine. Additional facilities include the “Homo Sapiens” Explorers Lounge, an impressive in-house “Sumaq” Spa and the Lobby Lounge and DNA Bar which spills onto the outdoor terrace and stunning infinity pool.
Pikaia offers 3, 4 and 7 night small-group guided programs to explore the nearby Galapagos islands by land and by sea on their two motor cruises Pikaia I and II. The Pikaia Lodge lies at the forefront of a wave of new land-based options within the Galapagos Islands and its design and eco-credentials truly sets it apart from its contemporaries.