Pikaia Lodge

Dive into the waters around the Galapagos, known for large marine species and clear visibility. Guided by certified instructors, you’ll explore sites suited to your skill, from shallow reefs to deeper channels. Currents are explained and safety protocols are reviewed before each dive. Below the surface, you’ll encounter schools of fish, sea lions, rays and the occasional shark, moving through the underwater terrain measured in metres.

Sessions include pre-dive briefings and surface support, allowing you to focus on movement, buoyancy and observing wildlife. After surfacing, you’ll log the dive, review conditions and prepare for the next, building awareness and confidence in these world-class diving waters.

Head out into the waters surrounding the Galapagos, where three major marine currents create productive upwellings and dense bait balls. With gear provided and local guidance, you’ll focus on deep-sea fishing for Blue Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo and Mahi Mahi. The crew helps with rigging, baiting and tracking fish movements, while you work to land the catch.

Days are planned around tides and current conditions, adjusting lines and techniques as needed. Hours on the water are measured in kilometres and metres of depth, with breaks to hydrate and check equipment. By the end, you’ll have tested skill, patience and timing, returning with stories of the catch and the ocean’s energy.

Take a mountain bike from the lodge and secure a helmet before heading out on mapped trails. Routes vary from roads around the lodge to trails that explore volcanic craters, Garrapatero Beach and nearby villages. You’ll plan loops according to distance, elevation and weather conditions. The terrain includes dirt paths, gravel and occasional rocky sections, requiring attention to balance and braking.

Maps at the front desk help you navigate, while local advice points out interesting stops. You’ll ride at your own pace, rest when needed and note the kilometres and metres gained. Each outing tests endurance, coordination and observation of the Galapagos landscape.