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Imagine walking across the Ecuadorian Amazon, across a bridge suspended over the rainforest canopy, paddling through creeks in search of monkeys and river otters, climbing to the very top of a giant kapok tree or swimming in a black-water lake, threading your way through trees in search of the world’s tiniest monkey… You‚’ll find these exclusive experiences, plus many more, only at Sacha Lodge, within our pristine 5,000-acre (2,000-hectare) ecological reserve.
Getting to Sacha Lodge
Your journey to Sacha begins in Quito, Ecuador’s capital city. From here, embark on a 35-minute fight over the majestic snow-capped peaks of the Andes Mountains and then down 8,500 ft (2,600 meters) into the Amazon Basin.
Arrive at Puerto Francisco de Orellana, locally known as Coca, you will be met by a naturalist guide and taken to Sacha's private house, with modern facilities, where you will be served lunch before being taken to the town docks. Here Sacha’s own covered, motorized canoe will be waiting to take you on a 2 hour, 50-mile (80 kilometers) journey down the Rio Napo, one of the Amazon Rivers tributaries.
Upon arrival to Sacha’s 5000 acre (1,500 hectares) private reserve, a 30-minute walk on a raised boardwalk will lead you to Lake Pilchicocha. Here, native paddlers will be waiting with dug-out canoes to carry
you across the lake to your final destination.
ROOMS & FACILITIES
Lodging at Sacha combines the highest comfort to the traveller with the preservation of the environment and rainforest ambience. All of our cabins, with high thatched roofs and private shaded terraces with hammocks, are constructed with traditional materials and nestle subtly into the lush surroundings. Each of the 26 rooms, which include single, double and (upon request) triple accommodations and three family cabins, provides a spacious private bathroom with flushing toilet and hot shower – some even feature floor-to-ceiling windows for an immersive jungle shower experience! All cabins are screened against insects, and contain ceiling fans above two comfortable double beds.
The Balsa
Named after the Spanish word for a “raft”, the Balsa is at the heart of the Sacha Lodge experience: a covered al fresco lounge area with a breath taking view over the shimmering Pilchicocha Lake. It is the perfect place to read a book with a glass of wine, spot birds, caiman and giant otters, or to watch the crimson sunsets and tremendous thunder storms.
The Restaurant
The rustic, airy restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere for dinner with its windows open, allowing the cicadas evening song to circle. An a la carte dinner is served in the restaurant, bringing fine dining to the jungle. Using fresh and sustainable products, our chef prepares meals to delight the tastes of a world traveler while satisfying the appetite of an adventurer!
The Bar
The safari-lodge style bar is found above the restaurant and fitted with snuggly sofas and stools propping up the bamboo bar. Relax with an ice-cold beer or wine, or classic cocktails made by our master barman.
The Shop
A small boutique selling essentials like sunblock, mosquito repellent and toiletries is open from 10:30 to 21:30. This is also the place to pick up Sacha Lodge souvenirs including fun logo t-shirts and baseball caps.
SERVICES
Staff
Our friendly staff form the backbone of the Sacha Lodge experience, and are always available to cater to any special needs you may have. On average, there are three staff members on duty for every two guests at the lodge.
Communications
In case of emergency, both cellular telephone and radio communications are available from the Lodge. In addition, each of our guides maintains permanent radio contact with the Lodge during all excursions and activities.
Wi-Fi
Internet connections are available in the open areas of the Lodge, at an additional daily rate.
Boots & Ponchos
Clean and disinfected bubber boots and rain ponchos are available for all of our guests at the Lodge, free of charge.
Water
Purified, safe drinking water is available at multiple points around the Lodge – there’s no need to bring your own bottled water.
Electricity
Throughout the Lodge, 24-hour electricity is provided by a distant, nearly inaudible generator.
Laundry
Sacha Lodge provides laundry service (washing and drying) for our guests. Please consult costs with our lodge administrator.
All our programs and itineraries are tailor-made and flexible to your needs and interests. Adventure is a given at Sacha Lodge, no matter how intrepid you may be.
Itineraries
Delve into jungle life with our 4D/3N adventure. Forest walks, caiman-spotting and the one-of-a-kind Canopy Walk are essentials of the expedition, though we recommend at least four nights to take advantage of our off-site activities, like the Community Encounter.
Once you have arrived at Sacha Lodge, you are free to create your own itinerary with your guide, choosing from our list of activities. Please note, some activities are dependent on the weather.
*Longer itineraries available.
Includes:
- Transfer to and from Sacha Lodge from Coca airport
- Local taxes
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Water, instant coffee or tea
- Activities: Treetop Walk, Kapok Tower, Forest walks, Nighttime caiman spotting, Piranha fishing, Butterfly house, Lake Pool
Does not include:
- Air ticket Quito-Coca-Quito
- Soft drinks, except the ones detailed above
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips for guides
- Visit to Providencia Community of Yasuní
- Gift shop purchases
SAMPLE DAY
After making your reservation, Sacha Lodge will book your flight from Quito the Coca. From the moment you set foot at Quito airport you will be in the safe hands of one of our bilingual team members, and will be guided all the way to the Lodge.
After arriving at Sacha Lodge around lunchtime and meeting your guide – who stays with you for the entirety of your trip – you will take your first excursion into the forest. Once you have returned and had dinner, you will set out for your first nighttime adventure.
A typical day at Sacha begins at sunrise or earlier, taking advantage of the cool morning hours when the rainforest’s animals are most active.
Each group agrees on a wake-up time, when their guide will knock on their door for a rude awakening! Breakfast will begin half an hour after that.
Wherever the destination, our excursions proceed slowly in order to appreciate the fascinating details that our guides point out around you.
You might begin the day paddling dugout canoes along tannin-rich black-water creeks and lakes, where luxuriant lianas, orchids, bromeliads and palm trees thrive, always with the possibility of spotting animals, from the tiny pygmy marmoset to the feared ocelot or puma. Then, you could board the motorized canoe for a short ride along the Napo River to visit the Providencia Community of Yasuní, learning about their jungle way of life and testing out their cooking techniques, stopping to watch the parrot disco of the clay lick along the way.
You will return to the Lodge in the late morning, in time for a 1PM lunch. In the time between lunch and your afternoon adventure, you are free to enjoy the Lodge, lounging on sun chairs with a book on the Balsa, or cooling off in the Lake Pool. Activities begin again between 3:00PM and 4:30PM and often continue into the evening, when the nocturnal insect and frog chorus begins. An afternoon excursion might see you trekking through pristine Terra Firme forest, where 150-foot kapok trees tower above and roots form huge buttresses to give trees support, your guide pointing out the crest owl territory and calling to the howler monkeys. You could then climb 94 feet (30 meters) up to the Canopy Walk, a 940-foot (275-meter) bridge across the treetops from where you can spot dozens of animals and birds.
Days at Sacha Lodge do not end with the fading of the light, or even with dinner. Night walks and canoe trips, with the aid of flashlights, often reveal creatures seldom seen during daylight. Caimans (of the alligator family) and giant insects rule the jungle after sunset. Do you dare search for them?
*Please note: activities are subject to weather, though Forest Walks, the Kapok Tower, and Canopy Walk are the keystones of the Sacha Lodge experience.
Embrace the complete Amazon experience with this five-day, four-night expedition. Explore the four corners of the Reserve from the jungle floor, the lake and even from the sky, before heading further afield to meet the community and discovering where parrots come to consort…
Once you have arrived at Sacha Lodge, you are free to create your own itinerary with your guide, choosing from our list of activities. Please note, some activities are dependent on the weather.
*Longer itineraries available.
Includes:
- Transfer to and from Sacha Lodge from Coca airport
- Local taxes
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Water, instant coffee or tea
- Activities: Treetop Walk, Kapok Tower, Forest walks, Nighttime caiman spotting, Piranha fishing, Butterfly house, Lake Pool
Does not include:
- Air ticket Quito-Coca-Quito
- Soft drinks, except the ones detailed above
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips for guides
- Visit to Providencia Community of Yasuní
- Gift shop purchases
SAMPLE DAY
After making your reservation, Sacha Lodge will book your flight from Quito to Coca. From the moment you set foot at Quito airport you will be in the safe hands of one of our bilingual team members, and will be guided all the way to the Lodge.
After arriving at Sacha Lodge around lunchtime and meeting your guide – who stays with you for the entirety of your trip – you will take your first excursion into the forest. Once you have returned and had dinner, you will set out for your first nighttime adventure: snake spotting in the jungle, or canoeing among caimans on the lake.
A typical day at Sacha begins at sunrise or earlier, in order to take advantage of the cool morning hours when the rainforest’s animals are most active.
Each group agrees on a wake-up time, when their guide will knock on their door for a rude awakening! Breakfast will begin half an hour after that.
Wherever the destination, our excursions proceed slowly in order to appreciate the fascinating details that our guides point out around you.
You might begin the day paddling dugout canoes along tannin-rich black-water creeks and lakes, where luxuriant lianas, orchids, bromeliads and palm trees thrive, always with the possibility of spotting animals, from the tiny pygmy marmoset to the feared ocelot or puma. Then, you could board the motorized canoe for a short ride along the Napo River to visit the Providencia Community of Yasuní, learning about their jungle way of life and testing out their cooking techniques, stopping to watch the parrot disco of the clay lick along the way.
You will return to the Lodge in the late morning, in time for a 1PM lunch. In the time between lunch and your afternoon adventure, you are free to enjoy the Lodge, lounging on sun chairs with a book on the Balsa, or cooling off in the Lake Pool. Activities begin again between 3:00PM and 4:30PM and often continue into the evening, when the nocturnal insect and frog chorus begins. An afternoon excursion might see you trekking through pristine Terra Firme forest, where 150-foot kapok trees tower above and roots form huge buttresses to give trees support, your guide pointing out the crest owl territory and calling to the howler monkeys. You could then climb 94 feet (30 meters) up to the Canopy Walk, a 940-foot (275-meter) bridge across the treetops from where you can spot dozens of animals and birds.
Days at Sacha Lodge do not end with the fading of the light, or even with dinner. Night walks and canoe trips, with the aid of flashlights, often reveal creatures seldom seen during daylight. Caimans (of the alligator family) and giant insects rule the jungle after sunset. Do you dare search for them?
*Please note: activities are subject to weather, though Forest Walks, the Kapok Tower, and Canopy Walk are the keystones of the Sacha Lodge experience.
Experience the ultimate birdwatching adventure with our Private Birding Package. Benefit from personalized tours led by a dedicated birdwatching guide, custom itineraries, and exclusive access to top birding locations. Discover the lush Amazon canopy from unique viewpoints…
Experience the ultimate birdwatching adventure with our Private Birding Package. Benefit from personalized tours led by a dedicated birdwatching guide, custom itineraries, and exclusive access to top birding locations. Discover the lush Amazon canopy from unique viewpoints like the Canopy Walk, Kapok Tower, and Danta Tower. Enjoy private motorized canoe trips for deeper exploration and spot a variety of birds in Yasuní National Park. This package includes binoculars during the program, a complimentary Sacha Lodge Illustrated Birds book, and convenient boxed lunches or snacks.
• Accommodations
• All meals
• Welcome cocktail
• Permanent water, tea & coffee station
• Aquatic transportation
• Excursions led by both a native guide & a bilingual guide, OR a bilingual native-naturalist guide
• Airport Check-in Assistant at Quito and Coca
• Wi-Fi
• All taxes (IVA & Service charge)
• Air ticket Quito – Coca – Quito $ 275 pp
• Alcoholic & non alcoholic drinks
• Gratuities
• Native Community Interpretation Center entrance fee ($10 contribution paid locally – subject to change)
RATES 2025
| 2025 Regular Itineraries Rates | ||||
| Accommodations | Hotel Rates | Airfare (Quito – Coca – Quito) | ||
| 4D/3N | 5D/4N | |||
| Standard | Double | $ 1,790 | $ 2,150 | $ 275 |
| Single | $ 2,327 | $ 2,796 | $ 275 | |
| Suite | Double | $ 2,148 | $ 2,581 | $ 275 |
| Single | $ 2,792 | $ 3,355 | $ 275 | |
| Extra bed | Standard & Suite | $ 1,790 | $ 2,150 | $ 275 |
*All prices are per person / per program in US Dollars
*Airfares are subject to change
Children under 12 years old: 30% discount on Hotel rates | 25% discount on airfare ($206)
Special notes:
• Due to varying flight times, and in order to secure a seat, flights MUST be booked through Sacha Lodge. If they are not, there is a risk that a flight may be overbooked, and the guest could be left behind.
• Due to several changes in itineraries we do not have fixed flights times. Flights from Quito to Coca and back are between 9 am and 12 pm. Once your booking is received, we will provide you your final flight details.
• Family Cabin accommodations are available for 4-5 passengers based on standard room rates.
• Programs can begin and/or end on any day of the week except Sunday.
• The arrival time to the lodge on the first day is between 1 to 2 pm (for lunch) and the departure time on the last day is at 6 am (after breakfast).
• Guests will be divided in groups of max. 6 passengers. Private guide can be requested on booking (extra charge will apply)
• Parrot Clay Lick visits are offered on Wednesdays and Sundays at no extra cost (weather permitting activity)
• Minimum recommended age for the program: 6 years old
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