Galapagos Yoga & Wellness Holidays

International flights:

To reach the Galápagos, you’ll first fly into Quito (UIO) on mainland Ecuador. Most travellers stay overnight before continuing onward.

Flights from the UK to Quito typically take around 14 hours via Europe. From the US, flights usually take 8–11.5 hours via hubs such as Miami or Atlanta.

Domestic flights:

From Quito, a domestic flight takes you to Baltra Airport (GPS) in the Galápagos.

Return flights from Baltra usually depart in the morning, making it easy to connect with an evening onward flight from Quito the same day.

Transfers:

Our Galapagos guides meet us at Baltra Airport (GPS) and transfer everyone to our lodge on Santa Cruz Island, with a visit to the giant tortoises along the way.

To ensure smooth transfers, it’s important that the group travels on the same flights between Quito and Baltra (both ways). We’ll let you know as soon as these flights are available and ask that you book well in advance. Flights will be with Avianca, with return fares typically around £250 / $300.

Not at all. Yoga’s for everybody — and every body. You don’t need to touch your toes, balance on your head, or even have a regular practice to join us.

Yes, there’s usually yoga every day, but we see it as so much more than asana (postures). It’s about how you connect — with yourself, with the world around you, and with each other. Definitely not about how your pose looks.

If you’re new to yoga, a couple of classes before you come might help you feel more at ease, but everything on retreat is designed to meet you exactly where you’re at.

And if you are a regular yogi, you’ll still be challenged and inspired. Our teachers are brilliant at reading the room — offering plenty of options and space to explore at your own pace.

You’ll usually practise twice a day: something strong and steady in the morning to wake you up, and something slower and grounding in the evening to let it all land.

We’re lucky to work with some of the most inspiring and respected teachers out there, from London to the US. Each brings their own flavour — vinyasa, restorative, meditation — but all share the same belief: yoga is for everyone. No ego. No competition. Just breath, movement, and space to be.

In the water, snorkelling often means sharing space with sea turtles, rays, reef sharks, and a kaleidoscope of tropical fish — always at a respectful distance, with wildlife very much doing its own thing.

Some of our favourite moments have been walking among giant Galapagos tortoises, spotting blue-footed boobies along the coast, watching Sally Lightfoot crabs skitter over lava rocks, sea lions lazing in the sun, lava lizards soaking up the heat, and penguins hopping in and out of the water. Every day brings something different, but what really stands out is how calm and unbothered the wildlife feels, creating those quietly unforgettable encounters the Galapagos is known for.

The Galapagos has a warm, equatorial climate year-round, and late November to early December is a lovely time to visit. Expect warm, sunny days, especially along the coast and on the water, with daytime temperatures typically in the mid-20s to low-30s°C.

Where we stay in the highlands of Santa Cruz, can feel is slightly different. It’s often cooler and mistier, particularly in the mornings and evenings, with soft cloud cover and lush green landscapes — a refreshing contrast to the coast.

In short, it’s a mix: sunshine and warmth by the sea, cooler and calmer up high. Light layers are key, and the changing conditions are very much part of what makes the Galapagos feel so alive.