Multi-Island Adventure and Yoga in the Galapagos

JANUARY 16 – 24, 2027

“The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man.” Charles Darwin 1835

The Galapagos Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands off the coast of Equador in the Pacific Ocean. Considered one of the world’s most unique and amazing destinations for viewing a diverse species of plants and wildlife, many of which are only found in the Galapagos.

Charles Darwin’s visit to the Galapagos in 1835 is said to have later inspired his theory of evolution: “It is not the strongest of the species that survives. Nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change.”

We are likely to experience giant tortoises, sea turtles, friendly reef sharks, blue-footed boobies, pelicans, pink flamingos, playful sea lions, marine iguanas and so much more, all in their natural habitat. With a bit of luck, we may even spy the Galapagos Penguins! This will be an exceptional experience with an abundance of protected wildlife and a natural landscape unlike any other place in the world.

Jeni’s Global Yoga Trips Galapagos Adventure

Day 1 – Tababela International Airport, Quito, Ecuador Jan 16        

Arrive anytime of the day and take a taxi to the El Adamas Hotel in Quito. If you arrive in the morning or a day or two in advance, plan on joining us for a city tour at 10 am. If you arrive that morning, you can drop off your luggage at the hotel and join us for the tour. Check-in is 3 pm. Meals are non-hosted the first day so that you can arrive anytime.

Hotel: El Adamas Hotel Quito

Day 2 – Airport / Baltra – Santa Cruz Island Jan 17

After breakfast, we will catch our flight to Baltra Island where we will be met by our Galápagos Naturalist guide, Jose.

We’ll go straight to the Primicias Ranch in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat. We will have lunch at the Ranch. After lunch we will go to the hotel for check-in and enjoy some free time to explore the town.

Hotel: Villa Laguna Santa Cruz

Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3 – Santa Cruz/Floreana Jan. 18 

We will enjoy yoga in the morning before breakfast. Following breakfast, we head to the Charles Darwin Research Station and Breeding Center to find out about the conservation efforts happening on the island. After lunch we will take a speed boat to Floreana. After checking in to the hotel we will go for a swim at Playa Negra.

Hotel: Hotel Lava Lodge Floreana

Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 4 – Floreana Jan. 19
Start your day with yoga and breakfast. Then we will hop on a Chiva to visit the Highlands of Floreana to see Pirate Caves, Giant Tortoises and to learn of the great murder mystery of Floreana Island. Lunch will be at a farm in the highlands. That afternoon we will snorkel at La Loberia.

Hotel: Hotel Lava Lodge Floreana

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 5 – Floreana/Isabela Jan. 20

After yoga and breakfast, we will visit the famous Post Office barrel and then take a speedboat to Isabela. We will have lunch together in Isabella and then visit the Wetlands Ecosystem and have a swim at Estero Salado. We will walk along the beach back to our hotel.

Hotel: Hotel Casa Marita

Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 6 – Isabela Jan 21

Today we will take the Tintorera Bay Tour. We will explore the coastline of this area looking for wildlife. We will also get to walk around the Tintorera islet and spend time snorkeling. Depending on what time our tour is of Tintorera, you’ll have free time in Isabela either in the morning or afternoon. There will also be an optional snorkel activity at Concha de Perla. Snorkel rental will be $8 for this optional activity.

Hotel: Hotel Casa Marita

Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 7- Isabela/Santa Cruz Jan. 22

After yoga and breakfast, we will take the speedboat back to Santa Cruz.

You can either explore Santa Cruz or do an optional tour of Las Grietas or Tortuga Bay (additional charges apply for the optional tours.)

Hotel: Villa Laguna Santa Cruz

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 8 – Day Tour to Bartolome Island Jan. 23

We will have an early morning pick-up to go North of Santa Cruz where we will grab a zodiac boat that will deliver us to our tour boat. Once we arrive on Bartolome Island, we will walk to a spectacular vista. Then we will continue on the zodiac boat to tour the coastline and hopefully see penguins. Enjoy some time snorkeling and swimming. We will eat lunch on board the boat.

That night we will meet for our final meal together (non-hosted) to celebrate our week together.

Hotel: Villa Laguna

Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 9 – Baltra Airport / Quito Airport Jan.24

After breakfast we will return to Baltra airport to catch our return flight to Quito. Once you arrive at Tababela International Airport in Quito, you can catch your flight home or grab a taxi to Quito to continue your exploration of Ecuador.

Meals included: Breakfast

Whether you seek quiet relaxation or active exploration or a combination of both, the islands offer an awe-inspiring place to visit.

• All hotel stays for 9 nights (Checking in Jan. 16, 2027. Checking out Jan 24, 2027)
• All ground transportation and boat transportation to 5 islands (including Santa Cruz, Bartolome, Floreana, Isabela)
• Professional Galapagos Naturalist Guide Service
• All tours and activities including visits to Charles Darwin Center, Bartolome, Tintorera Bay Tour, Primicias Tortoise Ranch, Floreana Highlands and snorkel, and Wetlands Isabela.
• 15 hosted meals are included in the itinerary: 8 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches; 3 Dinners
• All Yoga Classes (Yoga mats and props will not be used due to the limited weight allowed for luggage. We will use towels instead of mats when needed.)
• Max. 14 guests; min. 10 guests

Not Included:

• Airfare: International flight to Quito, Ecuador and domestic flight from Quito- Galápagos -Quito
• Tarjeta de Control de Transito del Consejo de Gobierno $20
• Parque Nacional Fee Galápagos $200
• Health & Travel Insurance (required to enter the Galápagos)
• Tips for our guide, Jose. All other tips for guides, boat captains, wait staff, hotel staff etc. are included in total.
• Optional wet suit rentals $8 for short suit, $12 for long suit
• Non-hosted meals, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages