Safari Dining

97% of the Galapagos Islands is designated as National Park. Human settlement, including agriculture and restaurants, is limited to the remaining 3%, and food is not permitted inside the park itself. Many ingredients also cannot be imported due to strict biosecurity regulations. All of this directly informs the way we source, plan, and prepare our meals at Camp.

In many parts of the world, farm-to-table is considered the gold standard. In the Galapagos, the picture is more nuanced. Local farming, though beneficial in some ways, can put pressure on limited land and freshwater resources that are vital to the surrounding ecosystems. Sourcing ingredients from mainland Ecuador isn’t ideal either, as it involves long distances on diesel-powered ships, at a high environmental cost.

Our response? To cook thoughtfully—focusing on what’s responsibly available, reducing waste, and prioritising flavour and balance over abundance. The result is an experience we term Honest Dining.

We do not offer à la carte dining as it requires large, frequently restocked pantries, which would increase both waste and imports. By working with a fixed menu, we can maintain high culinary standards while honouring the limitations of this fragile destination.

We do, however, offer an alternative option for the two main courses. Each afternoon, your host will go over the evening menu with you. You’re welcome to enjoy it as planned or request an alternative in advance.

Start your day the Safari way, with Galapagos coffee, fresh fruit, and a breakfast menu to suit every mood. From light and wholesome to sweet and savoury, our morning offerings include familiar favorites and Ecuadorian traditions, always served with a side of quiet stillness, gentle birdsong, and views stretching over the National Park to the ocean beyond.

Your lunch arrangements will vary depending on your itinerary:

At Sea: A hot lunch is served on board. Meals are hearty and simple—usually a combination of rice, fish, and vegetables—served buffet-style or plated, depending on the vessel.

On Land (Santa Cruz): You may enjoy lunch at a local restaurant or take a packed meal with you, depending on the day’s plans. We can also arrange surprise picnics on request.

Dinner at Camp is a set four-course tasting menu, offering a nightly journey across Ecuadorian cuisine and beyond, with local recipes and traditional dishes reimagined with refined simplicity. A carefully-curated wine list offers a tour of South American wines to complement the experience.

Think quinoa pesto salad with roasted carrots, vegetables & yogurt… Grouper in an Ecuadorian coastal-style coconut sauce… Wahoo ceviche with sweet-potato cubes… Pork leg, marinated in beer, lemon and butter, roasted, accompanied by a passion fruit sauce, steamed corn in a leaf, avocado and spicy pickle…

You can choose to have dinner indoors at our long, hardwood table or al fresco on the veranda. Guests dining outdoors are seated with their own travel companions, unless otherwise requested.

We are happy to accommodate most dietary needs with advance notice. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, allergic to specific ingredients, kosher-style, or kid-focused in your preferences, our team will do its best to ensure you’re well cared for.

After booking, you’ll receive a dietary preferences form. Please complete it in detail to help us plan accordingly.

Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or special milestone, we’re always delighted to help you celebrate. From personalised breakfasts to birthday cakes and candlelit dinners, our team can add a meaningful touch to your time at Camp. Let us know in advance, and we’ll help make the moment memorable.

Our main bar, located in the lodge, is open daily during service hours and offers a wide selection of South American wines, spirits, cocktails, mocktails and soft drinks. A smaller menu is also available at the Viewpoint.

Our rates include all meals stated in your itinerary, with the exception of soft drinks and alcohol.