Pikaia Lodge
Galápagos
Pikaia Lodge
Galápagos
WHY IT MADE THE COLLECTION
WHY IT MADE THE COLLECTION
A pioneering eco-lodge in the heart of the Galápagos, pairing wild, otherworldly landscapes with exceptional guiding, striking design and a genuine commitment to protecting this extraordinary archipelago.
A pioneering eco-lodge in the heart of the Galápagos, pairing wild, otherworldly landscapes with exceptional guiding, striking design and a genuine commitment to protecting this extraordinary archipelago.
THE EXPERIENCE
THE EXPERIENCE
Set high in the volcanic landscape of Santa Cruz Island, Pikaia offers a wonderfully different way to experience the Galápagos, exploring by day, then returning to the space and comfort of a beautifully designed lodge. Adventures take you across the archipelago by private yacht and overland with expert naturalist guides, encountering giant tortoises, marine iguanas, sea lions and the extraordinary wildlife that makes these islands unlike anywhere else on earth. Back at Pikaia, floor-to-ceiling windows frame the wild landscape, while the infinity pool, spa and excellent Ecuadorian cuisine provide a luxurious counterpoint to days of exploration. It combines the freedom of a land-based stay with the access of a Galápagos voyage, without having to spend every night at sea.
Set high in the volcanic landscape of Santa Cruz Island, Pikaia offers a wonderfully different way to experience the Galápagos, exploring by day, then returning to the space and comfort of a beautifully designed lodge. Adventures take you across the archipelago by private yacht and overland with expert naturalist guides, encountering giant tortoises, marine iguanas, sea lions and the extraordinary wildlife that makes these islands unlike anywhere else on earth. Back at Pikaia, floor-to-ceiling windows frame the wild landscape, while the infinity pool, spa and excellent Ecuadorian cuisine provide a luxurious counterpoint to days of exploration. It combines the freedom of a land-based stay with the access of a Galápagos voyage, without having to spend every night at sea.
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Hayley's Take
hAYLEY'S TAKE
Pikaia solves one of the biggest dilemmas I have with the Galápagos: you can experience the islands fully without having to spend your whole trip on a boat. I love that you still head out by private yacht to explore different islands, but at the end of the day you're coming home to a beautiful lodge, plenty of space, a pool and a great meal. Add giant tortoises wandering around the reserve and this is exactly my kind of wildlife adventure.
Pikaia solves one of the biggest dilemmas I have with the Galápagos: you can experience the islands fully without having to spend your whole trip on a boat. I love that you still head out by private yacht to explore different islands, but at the end of the day you're coming home to a beautiful lodge, plenty of space, a pool and a great meal. Add giant tortoises wandering around the reserve and this is exactly my kind of wildlife adventure.
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
Quito → Cloud Forest → Galápagos I'd start with 2 nights in Quito, head out to Mashpi for 3 nights in the cloud forest, then fly to the Galápagos for 4–5 nights at Pikaia. You get two completely different sides of Ecuador's wildlife in one trip.
Quito → Cloud Forest → Galápagos I'd start with 2 nights in Quito, head out to Mashpi for 3 nights in the cloud forest, then fly to the Galápagos for 4–5 nights at Pikaia. You get two completely different sides of Ecuador's wildlife in one trip.
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The Canopy Collection is independently owned and operated. All bookings are made through and financially protected by Colletts Travel Limited under its ATOL and/or ABTA licences, where applicable. Colletts Travel Limited acts as the licence holder for these travel arrangements. For full details of booking terms, conditions, and financial protection, please click here:
Where every stay has a story
© 2026 The Canopy Collection.
The Canopy Collection Travel Company Ltd
Company No. 16506677 · Registered in England & Wales
The Canopy Collection is independently owned and operated. All bookings are made through and financially protected by Colletts Travel Limited under its ATOL and/or ABTA licences, where applicable. Colletts Travel Limited acts as the licence holder for these travel arrangements. For full details of booking terms, conditions, and financial protection, please click here: