Divine Play Galapagos Yoga Adventure
February 3-10, 2024
$4995 and up
Galapagos
This Galápagos yoga retreat adventure is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Endemic giant tortoises roam freely and wild horses wander on this UNESCO World Heritage site. You’ll swim with sea lions, visit a tortoise sanctuary, and spot penguins, sharks, marine iguanas, and the amazing blue-footed boobies. Focused on exploration and adventure, you will spend every day in amazement at the wild beauty and boundless natural energy of the Galápagos.
Itinerary
Day 1
Bienvenido! – arrival and welcome lunch and refresher
Explore the grounds & spy for Giant Galápagos Tortoises and the wild horses (yup, seriously!)
Sunset Yoga to deplane and relax
Post yoga-licious dinner
Tuck into your first delicious meal with new friends and get an overview of hotel information and services
Day 2
Sunrise yoga
Early breakfast before a big day departure
Bartolomé is a crown jewel of Galápagos Islands for it’s special geological features, amazing dual crescent bays and verdant wildlife. Today is all about:
Pinnacle Rock
Galapagos penguins
White tipped reef sharks
Sea turtles
Naturalist guided hiking
Guided snorkeling
Early evening return to Santa Cruz
Dinner and crash-out-sleepy time
Day 3
Sunrise Yoga
Breakfast time
Head out to meet local artisans
learn woodcarving technique from a local artist and create your own Spanish cedar (an introduced species) souvenir
Lunch on property
Santa Cruz Highland Tour
Explore Los Gemelos (‘the twins’)
Climb through the lava tunnels
Explore the Cloud Forest
Sunset Yoga
Dinner in town
Day 4
Sunrise Yoga
Refuel with breakfast
Morning excursion to Tortuga Bay
Mangrove kayaking
Snorkeling
Marine iguana watching (they’re everywhere!)
Lunch on property
Free afternoon – exploration in Puerto Ayora, walk the biodynamic gardens or skip down to the beach
Evening Yoga
Dinner on property
Day 5
Rise and shine morning yoga
Breakfast vittles
Full day excursion to Santa Fe Island:
Visit one of the oldest islands of the Galápagos (bits and pieces dating back 4 millllllllion years!)
Endemic Barrington Land Iguanas
Large colonies of sea lions
Giant Opunita (Prickly Pear) trees
Swallow-tailed gulls
Guided snorkeling
Return to Santa Cruz
Evening yoga
Dinner on property
Day 6
Sunrise Yoga
Breakfast
Day trip to North Seymour Island – this island is a popular nesting ground and our Naturalist will find the best spots to get your birding on and for underwater adventure
Great frigate birds
Blue footed boobies
Land iguana
Sea lions
Lunch on board and post lunch siesta
Sunset Yoga
Dinner and chill time
Day 7
Sunrise stroll to the pristine Las Grietas local swimming spot
Breakfast in town post-swim
Explore Puerto Ayora
Head to the Charles Darwin Research Station
Check out the fish market
Explore town, shop or grab a drink waterfront with a sea lion (seriously)
Lunch on property
Sunset Yoga
Dinner in Puerto Ayora – soak up the people and animal vibes (yup, Galápagos animals go everywhere!)
Day 8
Sunrise Yoga
Final breakfast
Pack, hugs, goodbyes and back to the Baltra airport
Adios y viaje seguro!
Pricing
$4995pp and up
Inclusions
What’s Included
Accommodation at a private yoga retreat center on Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos
Twice daily yoga (excepting as noted in the itinerary)
A dedicated Certified Galápagos Naturalist for the week
our handpicked guide will get to know each group and can tailor talks and exploration to meet the wildlife expectations of each group
Snorkeling and swimming (think sea turtles, sharks, penguins, sea lions, etc) on all-day excursions
Sunrise exclusive 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 (wild Giant Tortoises roam the property)
Unlimited southern hemisphere star gazing on this Galápagos yoga retreat adventure
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
$100 U.S. Galápagos National Park entrance fee (cash only)
Alcohol or items of a personal nature/souvenirs
Gratuities (at your discretion)
Travel Insurance (recommended)
Retreat Gallery
FAQs
What Airport should I fly into?
You will be traveling to the Baltra (GPS) airport in the Galapagos. Many flight schedules require an overnight in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Please feel free to contact us for recommendations on hotels in Guayaquil. Some flights may also route through Quito. Quito has a great colonial district and is an excellent jumping-off point for the Ecuadorian rainforest or mountain adventures. However it is also at an elevation and the airport is approximately an hour from the city center. Unless you plan on staying in Quito for a few days, we recommend that you travel through Guayaquil for your Galapagos adventure.
do i need a passport/visa?
US citizens will need a valid passport to visit Ecuador, but no visa is required at this time. Passports will need to be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry and have at least one blank page. Ecuador reserves the right to refuse entry if passports do not meet these requirements. Please know that this information can change and it is best to visit the State Department’s website for current information. Nationals of all other countries should check travel requirements well in advance of their retreat.
What wildlife can I expect to see?
Animal sightings are never guaranteed, but then again, this is Galapagos. Expect to share dining space in town with marine iguanas, pelicans and sea lions. Frigate birds, penguins, blue-footed boobies and sharks should all be on your checklist. Giant tortoises roam freely in the highlands, will certainly be at our Montemar yoga retreat center where they share their space with the wild horses.
Do i need to bring my own yoga gear?
Our brand new yoga studio is fully stocked with Manduka mats and blocks and straps… not to mention stunning views of the ocean and neighboring islands. If you are attached to your mat and accessories, feel free to take them, but they are not necessary on this adventure.
Do i need to book activities ahead of time?
This Galapagos yoga retreat is fully itinerized leaving only minimal time unscheduled. There is so much to see on the islands and we are bringing you on an adventure that takes it all in! Plan on full days of adventure, animal sightings and beautiful star filled nighttime skies. We recommend that you leave your limited downtime free to allow for a little quiet time for yourself or for strolling on the grounds.