Yoga Retreats

Semilla Verde was the first hotel to organise and promote yoga retreats in the Galápagos Islands. The hotel has a dedicated, all season, fully equipped yoga studio with hot and cold climate control to ensure a comfortable and dry practice.  Impressive views to the tortoise pond, and ample wall space for inversions complete the picture. Offering excellent facilities, value for money and overall guest experience, we remain the number one option for groups wanting to combine a comprehensive Galapagos experience with yoga. These are intimate retreats with either sixteen or twenty sellable spaces, accommodated in nine spacious ensuite bedrooms and an additional suite for teachers.

Endemic giant tortoises roam freely around the twelve acre estate and there are over a mile of nature trails. On your days out you’ll swim with sea lions, visit a tortoise rearing centre, and spot penguins, sharks, marine iguanas, and the dancing blue-footed boobies. With a focus on yoga, exploration and adventure, you will spend every day in amazement at the wild beauty and boundless natural energy of the Galápagos. 

Boat excursions to the most spectacular outlying islands to Santa Cruz have a maximum 16 people onboard. And, the group will have the expertise of a Certified Galapagos Naturalist Guide to accompany them on all tours and excursions.

The island excursions are full day events and include a land and snorkel element. Mask and fins are provided and lunch is on the boat itself. There is the opportunity to swim with sea lions, rays, turtles on each excursion day. Naturally, we can’t guarantee what animal encounters will be like, but you are most likely to observe sharks, sea lions, penguins, marine iguanas and blue-footed boobies and a whole plethora of other unique species.

Our 8-day/7-night package includes :

  • Three full day boat trips to Bartolome, North Seymour & South Plazas or Santa Fe Islands, incl land and snorkel
  • Guided visit to Charles Darwin Station and the Highlands of Santa Cruz
  • Excursion to Tortuga Bay Beach with Kayaking
  • Three meals a day
  • Ensuite-air conditioned accommodations
  • Private transfers to and from Baltra airport
  • and, of course, the retreat program itinerary as set by you or your organizer

Most meals will be served at the hotel, and some meals in local restaurants. All the food is delicious and can be vegan, vegetarian or include meat and fish options. Any dietary preferences can be catered for.

Upcoming Yoga Retreats in 2025

For more retreats not listed here please contact info@gps.ec

Our yoga studio looks out onto nature and it’s not uncommon to see a Giant Tortoise strolling by during class. The beautiful bamboo flooring and full windows placed for views of sunrise and sunset to greet you each time you unroll your mat. The studio is fully stocked with Manduka ProLite yoga mats, cork blocks and Yogitoes straps. It is also equipped with a sound system, iPod dock and a hot/cold ventilation system for maximum comfort.

Group rates include:

  • Ensuite accommodation at Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel on Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos
  • Daily Yoga (at teacher’s discretion on cruising adventure days)
  • Three meals a day
  • Naturalist accompanied visit to the Charles Darwin Station
  • Naturalist accompanied day trips to Bartolomé, North Seymour, and South Plazas or Santa Fe Islands
  • Snorkeling and swimming on all day excursions
  • Two dinners in Puerto Ayora
  • Naturalist accompanied Highland Tour (pit craters, lava tunnels and cloud forest and wild tortoises)
  • Swimming & kayaking at Tortuga Bay Beach
  • 12 acres of private walking paths to explore (wild Giant Tortoises roam the hotel grounds)
  • Transfers to and from the airport (on arrival and departure days only)
TOURS & PACKAGES

Semilla Verde contracts local tour operators that offer half-day or day-long tours in small launches to the islands and attractions around Santa Cruz.

OURS ROOMS

Each room has it’s own charm and quirks. All rooms are ensuite and all have their own adjoining terrace and hammock.

YOGA RETREATS

We invite you to step into another world, the original Galapagos, the true and enchanting islands. And, to experience the wonders of a rural, forest lodge and life amongst the unique wildlife you came so far to see.

As their name says, this is a Boutique Hotel - just 9 rooms. Don't expect 24 hour room service or suchlike, but expect to be welcomed as a treasured guest and looked after superbly by General Manager Cattya or Owner Robert Grimstone, and their team.

WyoBus

Deserves the High Rating!

Robert and Cattya were exceptional in answering any questions and making sure each guests needs were met. All the friendly staff were extremely helpful and the food....the food was AMAZING!!!

Stephanie C.

A week of WOW!!!

Una de las mejores experiencias en nuestro viaje. Un hotel con sus tortugas gigantes y su propio café, la habitación gigante, walk in closet, maderas nobles, comedor y sala donde compartir con los demás pasajeros, jardines y senderos para perderse... maravilloso.

Carlos D.

Naturaleza y lujo, y una atención excelente