We had a great stay here on our first trip to the Galapagos. It is in the highlands of Santa Cruz and about a mile off the main... read more road on a direct track. The grounds are large and scenic. We were the only guest there for two nights and we well taken care of by the three staff. There are lots of turtles on the property that are wild.

We stayed in a "tent" that is rustic but comfortable. Two twin beds, hardwood floors, toilet, sink and shower. There is a nice porch as well.

Some things to note: It is damp there so things take a little longer to dry. It was raining one day when we left but clear and dry in the Itabaca Channel. The Lodge did not take cash so have $ to cover any bar expenses. More

  We were really looking forward to staying at Magic Camp and it didn't disappoint. The "tents" are great - not like any tent I've ever stayed in. Proper beds, a... read more proper shower & a flushing toilet. Even electric light & a charging point.
Such a quiet place. You wouldn't know it's near civilisation - you can't hear anything except giant tortoises walking & eating.
The food was amazing. I don't normally enjoy swordfish but the way Johnny cooked it was superb. The cocktail was lovely too. And breakfast. And they have stocks of good beer.
Watching the tortoises walking around & standing in the pool, sitting by the fire with a beer, lying in bed listening to the tortoises... everything was lovely. Definitely a "happy place" for me More

  As we drove into Magic, I was wondering if we were going to Jurassic Park. Pleasantly surprised by the quiet and tranquil camp. Able to relax and enjoy nature.... read more

Sunset was beautiful as we were given a brief tour of the property including the lava tunnel. The tortoises roamed the fields and provided security!

Enjoyed the pre dinner cocktail show and drink. The food was prepared specifically for us and was delicious!

Alex, Johnny and Enrique were wonderful hosts.

  Where to begin? The name says it all. Magical!
There are just a few tents so there is never a big crowd. When we were there it was just the... read more four of us for two nights.
The tents have a wooden floor, comfortable beds and a bathroom with a shower and flushing toilet. Each tent has a handmade painting inside to give them personality.
There is a common area with a pub like area, several sitting/lounging areas, a fireplace, picnic tables, an outdoor grill, and hammocks to relax in.
There is a small pond on the property the turtles enjoy.
The staff is very friendly and engaging. The food was absolutely delicious!
Did I mention that there are free roaming giant turtles all over the place? Wow. Just. Wow.
It is worth every penny.
Hope this helps, my fellow travelers! Visit here if you can!

  Get away from it all and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Galapagos. See wild land turtles near your room, hear the sound of the forest at... read more night. We absolutely loved the Magic camp. We were really bummed that we did not plan to stay here longer. 2 nights was not enough. Food was great, hospitality was wonderful, but the best part was the sound of the natural world around you.
We would walk around and see the Turtles, they have a lava cave on the property where you can have dinner. Everything about this place is magical.

  A peaceful, quiet (except for the early AM rooster) stay for a good taste of Ecuadorian countryside. Staff were very friendly and helpful, and the food was quite exquisite!... read more We had an outstanding meal in the Lava Lounge, and spent hours watching the many tortoises roaming the property. The showers were a bit temperamental but this was a minor issue overall. Sitting by the fireplace in the evenings was wonderful. We'd gladly stay with Magic Galapagos again!

  It seems that many visitors to Santa Cruz Island stay in Puerta Ayota, which is a somewhat typical harbor area crammed full of hotels, souvenir stores & restaurants, and the... read more attendant motor traffic & noise. If, like me, your idea of a vacation is to get away from crowds, then the Magic Camp is for you.

Firstly, Johnny, the manager, seems to be a 5-star chef. He and his staff (Enrique & Wilson) are immensely accommodating & friendly, & meals were all top-notch. As it happened, we were the only guests during our stay there, so these gentlemen were extremely solicitous in every way.

We returned completely exhausted from our day-time excursions each evening, so I can say that the fickleness of the water pressure or temperature was no issue whatsoever. After a refreshing shower & fabulous meal, we slept like logs. It was so peaceful to awaken to the cool mist & birdsongs, & watching the comings & goings of the giant tortoises who populate the area. There were no less than a dozen in easy sight at any given time. More

  A fun place to stay. Wonderful food --- truly gourmet. Excellent service. The shower was amazing for a glamping experience. I especially enjoyed the frog that... read more was sitting on my toilet the first night --- all part of the fun experience. One recommendation --- bring earplugs if you can't sleep through rooster crowing. There are farms nearby.

  We stayed here our last night in the Galapagos and what a treat~! We were actually the only guests so we had the entire place to ourselves. We... read more enjoyed a fabulous dinner prepared by the chef and sous chef and then sat by the fire drinking wine and visiting with Wilson, a staff person who lives on site. Such a delight! Wilson gave us a private tour of the grounds and took us into the lava cave dining room. Magical. He speaks only Spanish so we had fun communicating with both our limited Spanish vocabulary and lots of facial expressions and hand gestures. The highlight for us was simply walking the grounds and observing the huge and many tortoises living freely there. We even had the rare treat of watching two tortoises mating! The only negative was that our shower had only scorching hot water when we arrived and we were dying for a cool shower; however, we told this to Alex and Wilson fixed the problem immediately.

  This MAGICAL PLACE is a must if you enjoy wildlife great service and amazing food.
We started our 6 nights in GALAPAGOS by staying 2 nights at MAGIC TENT away... read more from everything . Johnny Alex and Enrique made our experience so unique we were given a tour of the property upon arrival , food made to order . Giant turtles roaming through the entire property it was heavenly. The tent had electricity great hot shower and it was impecable . Please don’t miss staying here

  Started off rough because we had reserved what is called a “tent” room that has both toilet and shower. Arrived and they only had a “treehouse” available. Toilet,... read more no shower. The shower was about 75 meter walk away. About half the time, it had hot water. The high points are the eco-lodge feel, with acres of beautiful forests and grasslands filled with giant tortoises. The best feature was the food. They can and do cook gourmet meals and have a full bar. Far and away the best food we had in Ecuador. Johnny, his son, Alex, and the entire crew was over the top friendly! If you don’t mind a little “roughing it,” this is the place.