Survival of the fittest? Please. Welcome to survival of the wildest.
Picture December. Back home, everyone is fighting for parking at the mall. You're floating in warm water while a sea lion does loops around you, and a tortoise older than your grandmother blinks at you from the trail. Your phone is at the bottom of a bag somewhere, and you can't remember why it mattered.
The Galápagos is where the world learned the truth about survival: life belongs to the ones who adapt. The curious, the flexible, the ones brave enough to change. Scientist Rosemary Grant and her husband Peter watched it happen here. After a single drought, the finches' beaks reshaped themselves in one generation. Evolution here is alive, fast, and still unfolding. So what are you ready to evolve into?
Seven nights. Islands born of fire. One wilder you.
We live in the green highlands of Santa Cruz Island on a working organic farm, with a pool, hot tub, hammocks and forest trails. Every day brings yoga, breathwork, meditation or yoga nidra with Shelley on an open-air platform beside the pool. We take three boat days to uninhabited islands to snorkel with sea lions and sea turtles, with gear and lunch on board. We walk among giant tortoises, peer into volcanic sinkholes, bike to a lava swing and kayak at Garrapatero Beach. We visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and swim at Tortuga Bay. Your round-trip group flights from Quito to Baltra and your Galápagos transit card are included, along with island transfers, meals as listed and hotel taxes.
All you have to do is show up.
Who is this Galápagos retreat for?
- People with the Galápagos on their bucket list who want a week that changes them too
- Solo travelers. Many of our people come solo and leave with lifelong friends.
- Families. Kids are welcome when they share a room with their parent or guardian, and kids under 12 get $300 off.
- Every level of yoga, and anyone who's snorkel-curious
15 spots. When they're gone, they're gone.
Doubles and triples are shared rooms and cost the same. Singles are private. Coming solo and want a shared room? We'll match you with a roommate. Early bird pricing ends December 31, 2026. Live rooms and prices are below.
You'll also fly to Quito yourself and pay the $200 Galápagos National Park fee in cash when you land ($100 for kids under 12).
Galápagos retreat questions
Are flights included?
Yes, round-trip group flights from Quito to Baltra and your transit card. You book your own flights to and from Quito. Arrive in Quito by December 3.
Can I bring my kids?
Yes. Kids share a room with their parent or guardian and should be comfortable swimming in open water. Kids under 12 get $300 off.
Do I need yoga experience?
Every level is welcome, and every class offers options.
How active is it?
Three boat days with snorkeling, a bike-and-kayak afternoon and island walks, balanced with a free day, a pool and hammocks.
What's the weather in December?
It's the start of the warm season: sunny days, warming water and the occasional tropical shower.
When are payments due?
A $500 deposit holds your spot. Payment plans are available, and final payment is due September 5, 2027. Travel insurance is required.
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