PIKAIA LODGE
For those discerning travellers wishing to explore the enchanting Galapagos Islands by land, Pikaia Lodge is a standout accommodation option.
Beautifully perched atop volcanic craters overlooking the vastness of the Pacific Ocean in the highlands of Santa Cruz island, this stunning luxury eco-lodge is carbon neutral and a member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux group of outstanding restaurants and hotels. This sleek wildlife lodge gives guests the opportunity to explore the Galapagos in supreme comfort – enjoying the hotel’s elegant infinity pool, full spa and exquisite restaurant.
Each sophisticated room offers a flat screen TV, a DVD player and a minibar with upgraded suites adding spacious living areas, convertible sofa beds for family travel and private gardens. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, the rooms invite the magic of the Galapagos into the indoor spaces, with all rooms offering panoramic views from terraces, balconies or private plunge pools. Designed for optimal natural cross ventilation and thermal insulation for natural cooling, the rooms are constructed with eco-consciousness at the core of the concept and have delicate sustainably sourced bamboo-wood flooring adding to the tasteful ambience of barefoot luxury.
Evolution, Pikaia’s on-site restaurant, offers sweeping views of Santa Cruz island and the National Park and serves a varied menu of local and international favourites alongside a stunning list of premium South American wines. Each day begins with a hearty breakfast before a casual lunch is served either in the restaurant or by the infinity pool. Pikaia’s innovative dinner menu changes every two days to offer guests a selection of dishes made from the freshest seasonal ingredients throughout their stay.
Additional facilities include the Sumaq Spa and the striking infinity pool overlooking the highlands, complete with a chic covered terrace and deck constructed from Peruvian travertine marble where guests can enjoy snacks and refreshing drinks without tearing themselves too far away from the unobstructed views toward the sea.
Exploration programmes at Pikaia Lodge include a mixture of land and sea-based excursions designed to give guests an overview of what this stunning archipelago has to offer. With the use of three day-trip yachts exclusively for the use of Pikaia guests, travellers can enjoy fascinating full day excursions to the nearby islands with their bilingual naturalist guides as well as land-based excursions and specialist activities such as scuba diving, sport fishing and mountain biking.
