What it's like to stay at the most luxurious resort in the Galapagos Islands, where rooms can cost you up to $20,000 for the week

The Galápagos Islands are not a destination for the novice traveler. It takes a long time to get there - no matter where you're coming from - and when done right, your trip will be jam-packed with incredible adventures.

Professional travel blogger Trevor Morrow, who runs the blog Trevor Morrow Travel: Dude-Approved Travel, Food, and Gear, was recently invited to stay at the luxury resort Pikaia Lodge on the island of Santa Cruz. He got the VIP treatment from the moment he disembarked from the plane.

Morrow's experience included spa treatments, a gorgeous private yacht, and snorkeling adventures conducted by a Galápagos native who has also led private tours for Google cofounder Sergey Brin.

"A trip to the Galápagos really falls into the 'trip of a lifetime' category," Morrow told Business Insider. Morrow would know - his travel writing has taken him across the world, including to Belize, Nepal, Iceland, and Amsterdam. "It's a legendary destination and one that takes a bit of planning and dedication to visit."