Galapagos Yoga and Wildlife Adventure: 8 Days of Daily Yoga, Snorkelling and Island Exploration

Days start early. Sunrise yoga comes before breakfast on most mornings, and a second session lands in the late afternoon or at sunset. The middle of each day is given over to excursions — Bartolomé on day two for Pinnacle Rock and the penguins, Tortuga Bay on day four for mangrove kayaking and snorkelling, Santa Fe on day five, North Seymour on day six. Day three stays closer to base: a morning with local artisans who carve and upcycle, then the Santa Cruz highlands, Los Gemelos and the lava tunnels. Day seven is a sunrise walk to Las Grietas for a swim, then Puerto Ayora and the Charles Darwin Research Station.

Meals are mostly on the property, with three meals a day included and dietary needs accommodated. Two meals are eaten in Puerto Ayora — dinner in town on day three and again on day seven — which is where you get the fish market, the waterfront and the sea lions that treat the town as their own.

A dedicated Certified Galápagos Naturalist stays with the group for the week. That matters here: the guide gets to know each group and can adjust the talks and the wildlife spotting to what people actually want to see. Snorkelling gear and guided snorkel sessions are part of the all-day island excursions.

The property itself has 12 acres of private walking paths, and giant tortoises and wild horses move through them. There's unlimited stargazing from the southern hemisphere, which is a genuine draw on clear nights. The yoga studio is open-air, with views to Floreana Island and the Pacific.

Jess leads the yoga across the week. The trip is run in partnership with The Travel Yogi, and a portion of the trip supports carbon removal through Tomorrow's Air. Transfers to and from Baltra airport are included on arrival and departure days only.

What's included

- Accommodation at a private yoga retreat centre on Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos - Twice daily yoga (except as noted in the itinerary) - A dedicated Certified Galápagos Naturalist for the week - Snorkelling and swimming on all-day island excursions - Explore Los Gemelos and the lava tunnels on Santa Cruz - Sunrise trip to Las Grietas - Kayaking over sharks and around the mangroves on Tortuga Bay - Three meals a day (dietary needs accommodated) - Private cultural excursion - Two meals in the town of Puerto Ayora - 12 acres of private walking paths to explore - Stargazing from the southern hemisphere - Transfers to and from the airport (on arrival and departure days only)

What's not included

- Flights to Baltra, Ecuador (GPS) - $20 U.S. SICGAL inspection and migration card - Alcohol or items of a personal nature/souvenirs - Gratuities (at your discretion) - Travel Insurance (recommended)