4-Day Amazon Rainforest at Sacha Lodge
Sacha Lodge is found within a 5000-acre private ecological reserve in Ecuador's Amazon region, an accessible yet pristine rainforest sanctuary where you and your family may enjoy a true jungle adventure in safety and comfort.
The lodging at Sacha was carefully designed to offer comfort to the traveler yet preserve the environment and rainforest ambience. Each of the 26 cabins, with high thatched roofs and private shaded terraces, are screened against insects, and contain ceiling fans above two comfortable double beds. During free time, visitors may overlook the jungle from hammocks and often report seeing wild fauna such as toucans, agoutis and monkeys right from their own cabin!
Guests may also enjoy a raised lookout above our main bar and lounge, which offers a scenic view of Pilchicocha Lake and excellent opportunities to birdwatch.
Wildlife includes 8 species of monkeys, 60 species of mammals including sloths, reptiles like caymans, exotic frogs, over 900 species of birds (parrots, toucans, hummingbirds, tanagers, hawks and oropendolas, etc.), and butterflies. You will have a morning, afternoon, and night excursions each day.
Tours start every day except Sunday.
Full Itinerary
Day 1: 4-DAY ECUADOR AMAZON EXCURSION / Fly to Coca, transfer to Sacha Lodge, evening activity (LD)
Fly from Quito to Coca (35 minutes), lunch at Sacha's nearby house, ride 50 miles (2 hours) in motorized canoe down the Napo River. Take a 1 mile (30 minute) walk on a raised boardwalk through the rain forest. Finally, local villagers will paddle you in a dugout canoe to Sacha Lodge (arrive about 4:00pm).
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
Mid-Range Accommodations: Sacha Lodge
Day 2: Rainforest Activities (BLD)
Today's activities may include the following. You will meet with your guide to discuss what activities you will do each day.
The Observation Tower is a 135-foot tower built around an ancient Kapok Tree with 360-degree views. It is a 30-minute ride in a dugout canoe through the flooded forest. The best birding is around sunrise and sunset.
The Canopy Bird Walk is a 900-foot long suspension walkway 120 feet above the forest floor. This gives guests a "bird's eye view" of the tropical rain forest.
Visit the Butterfly House, one of Ecuador's largest butterfly farms, home to 40 species of butterflies.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mid-Range Accommodations: Sacha Lodge
Day 3: Rainforest Activities (BLD)
Today's activities may include the following.
The Yasuni National Park Parrot Lick is 30 minutes downstream from Sacha. Hundreds of brightly colored parrots can be seen eating here on sunny, dry mornings. This is only offered on Wednesdays and Sundays, and not if it is raining.
Hiking or canoeing in the rainforest for game viewing. Swimming in the lake and fishing for piranha are also possible. On one night, you will enjoy a barbecue dinner on the lake edge.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mid-Range Accommodations: Sacha Lodge
Day 4: Transfer to Coca, fly to Quito (B)
At 7:00am, start your canoe, hike, and canoe to Coca for your flight back to Quito, arriving mid-day. There will be a snack in Coca, but no lunch.
We can add a hotel night if your international flight requires it.
Meals included: Breakfast
Pricing
4-Day Amazon Rainforest at Sacha LodgePrices are Per Person and Valid for Trips through December 31, 2024
| # People in Group: | 2+ |
| Mid-Range Lodging: | $1690 |
| 4-Star Luxury Lodging: | $2025 |
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NOTE: Prices are per person in U.S. dollars based on double/triple occupancy. All quotations are based on the current rates of park fees, VAT, other government taxes, and current exchange rates. Should any of these be increased or a new tax introduced, these increases will be added on even if your trip has already been paid for.
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