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International Yoga Retreats: Travel, Yoga, Community, Adventure
What to Expect
About the Galapagos Islands
The archipelago is a group of 19 islands (13 large and 6 small) that is an iconic tourist destination. Its closet point to mainland is 600 miles from the west coast of Ecuador. It features some of the world’s most unique and endemic wildlife species, like the Galapagos giant tortoise, Galapagos penguin, blue footed booby, Darwin's finches.
Temperatures in the Galapagos Islands in April are very pleasantly warm with plenty of sunshine hours. On average there are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day in April. This makes packing of a good, high factor sunscreen, a sun hat and sunglasses a must during this month. April is one of the warmest months of the year and given proximity to the Equator, it is best to keep skin protected to ensure you enjoy your vacation. Minimum and maximum average temperatures in April usually fall on average between 72-88°F.
Rainfall drops significantly in April. On average, April sees 57mm of rainfall during the month. It rains relatively infrequently and when it does, this can be a pleasant change from the hot sun. It is worth being prepared for rain and bringing a raincoat just in case, but it probably will not be needed every day. There are, on average, seven days of rain in April annually. One of the benefits of coming at the start of the dry season in April is that the islands tend to be green and lush – a treat for the eyes that is not seen later in the year as the dry season marches on.
The average sea temperature in April is 77°F or 25°C. This is very tolerable for most people to enjoy being in the water without a wetsuit.
Accommodations
About Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel
Semilla Verde is situated on the fertile slopes of an ancient and extinct volcano in the rural uplands of Santa Cruz Island that itself is located in the heart of the Galapagos Archipelago that lies six-hundred miles west of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean, South America.
The lodge exists in the fresh, humid ‘scalesia’ zone, two hundred plus meters above sea level and 12 km from the dock in Puerto Ayora (12-15 minutes by taxi). There is considerably more rainfall than the lowlands, hence the abundance of greenery, but offers a fresh respite from the scorching equatorial sun. And, pure pacific rainwater showers!
The grounds of Semilla Verde comprise twelve acres (five hectares) of private forest replanted with endemic and native trees, under which organic, shade grown ‘conservation coffee’ is growing.
The lodge is nestled within this forest and has balconies and terraces that peer out over the top of it, with majestic, panoramic views to the Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Marine Reserve and outlying islands.
Sustenance
Included is daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner (1-2 meals at local restaurants). Vegetarian, vegan, dairy free, and gluten free can be accommodated.
Travel
Fly into mainland Ecuador--either Quito or Guayaquil. From there you will take a regional flight to Baltra, Galapagos. More information will be provided in terms of specifications for flying to the islands. A group transfer from the Baltra airport to Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel is included.
Activities
- Naturalist accompanied visit to the Charles Darwin Station
- Naturalist accompanied day trip with snorkeling to Bartolome Island
- Naturalist accompanied day trip with snorkeling to 2 of the following:
- Santa Fe, South Plazas, or North Seymour Islands
- Snorkeling and swimming on all day tour boat excursions
- Naturalist accompanied Highland Tour (pit craters, lava tunnels, cloud forest)
- Kayaking on Tortuga Bay
Non-Inclusives
- International Flights
- Flight to either Guayaquil (GYE) or Quito (UIO) on mainland Ecuador
- Flight from mainland to Baltra (GPS)
- $20 Migration Card Fee (cash)
- Paid at the mainland Ecuador airport
- $100 Galapagos National Park fee (cash)
- Paid upon landing at Baltra airport
- Alcoholic beverages
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- CFAR TRAVEL INSURANCE (recommended)
Investment
Pricing
- $500 non-refundable deposit holds your spot
- Please submit your deposit and follow it with an email to info@suryayogastudio.com with your room request. If you have someone you want to room with, please let us know in the email. If you would like a double occupancy room but don't have a chosen roommate, we will do our best to pair you with someone. Please note that if we do not find you a roommate, you will be responsible for the room at the single occupancy rate.
- Within one week of placing your deposit and email, you will receive a waiver of liability and retreat terms and conditions via DocuSign.
- Once the document is signed and we have confirmed your room, you are fully booked.
- Payment plans are available.
- Payment Schedule:
- 50% balance due July 15, 2027
- Remaining balance due October 15, 2027
- All prices are PER PERSON
- There are NO REFUNDS on deposit or payments made (see terms and conditions).
Accommodations
The hotel only has 10 rooms and the retreat is limited to a total of 16 people in order to be accommodated on the boat for excursions. Only 3 single occupancy rooms available.
More photos and room layouts can be found on the Semilla Verde Website.
Accommodations
Exclusive
Exclusive
Exclusive
Double Occupancy
$4399 per person
Single Occupancy
$5599 per person
Ocean View Room
RESERVED
Queen bed
(+ optional single bed)
Sky View Room
RESERVED
King bed
(+ optional single bed)
Deluxe
Exclusive
Exclusive
Double Occupancy
$4199 per person
Single Occupancy
$5299 per person
Sunset View Room
Queen bed
(+ optional single bed)
Sunrise View Room
RESERVED
Queen bed
(+ optional single bed)
Superior
Exclusive
Superior
Double Occupancy
$4099 per person
Single Occupancy
$5099 per person
Forest View Room
Queen bed
(+ optional single bed)
Garden View Room
RESERVED
Queen bed
(+ optional single bed)
or 3 single beds
Tortoise Pond Down
RESERVED
Queen bed
(+ optional single bed)
Economy
Exclusive
Superior
Double Occupancy
$3999 per person
Single Occupancy
$4799 per person
Tortoise Pond Up
FEMALE ROOMMATE SPOT AVAILABLE
King bed or 2 Single beds
Plantation View Room
RESERVED
Queen bed or 2 Singles beds