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The Amazonian Rainforest Sacha Lodge

The Amazonian Rainforest: Sacha Lodge

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Sacha Jungle Lodge

Sacha Lodge is located in the midst of awe-inspiring primary rainforest two miles from one of the main tributaries in the upper Amazon River basin, the Rio Napo, on the bank of a deep, clear lake. Large networks of foot and canoe trails are available for exploration in this 3,200 acre private reserve.

Sacha is one of the newest and best Amazonian lodges on the river. It provides comfortable, screened-in huts, made with thatched roofs and local materials. All units have hot showers, toilets and running water. The food is excellent and the full bar is great place to relax at the end of an exciting day of jungle exploration and wildlife spotting. Sacha's superb, well-trained guides are both indigenous and non-indigenous, and multi-lingual.

An excellent add-on when visiting the Galapagos Islands. See our Galapagos Cruises section.

Typical Itinerary (3 Nights)

Day 1: Fly from Quito to Coca, on the banks of the great Rio Napo, tributary to the Amazon. Board a motorized dugout canoe and travel downriver to Sacha Lodge. Overnight at Sacha Lodge.

Days 2-3: Sacha Lodge. Our expert guides give an extensive overview of interrelationship of the plants, arthropods, birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals that make up this remarkable ecosystem. Observe the rainforest canopy from a large tree canopy platform 130 feet above the ground in an enormous cecropia tree. Night walks and canoe trips, with the aid of flashlights, reveal creatures seldom seen during the day.

Day 4: Return to Quito. Transfer from airport to hotel.

Date Information

Daily, year-round departures. Can be combined with one of our Galapagos cruises.

Rate Information 2012-13

3 Night Package (Fri to Mon): $790 USD
4 Night Package (Mon to Fri): $990 USD
Roundtrip Airfare: Quito-Coca (subject to change): $167 USD

Price is per person, double occupancy and includes meals and lodging and guide fees at Sacha Lodge.

Included: accommodations, all meals, transfer by river from/to Coca, daily activity/excursions with native and bilingual guides.

Not included: roundtrip air from Quito, drinks, gratuities, Ysuni entrance fee (paid locally): $22.

Single Supplement: add 50% to above prices.

Children under 5: Lodging is free; air is 50% discount
Children under 12: 30% discount on lodging; 50% discount on air

Other options are available, such as day trips to Cotopaxi volcano, birding excursions and rafting trips. We are happy to arrange your trip.

Contact our office for prices and availability.

The lodging at Sacha was carefully designed to offer comfort to the traveler yet preserve the environment and rainforest ambience.

All of the cabins, with high thatched roofs and private shaded terraces, are constructed with traditional materials and nestle well concealed into the lush surroundings. Each of 26 the rooms, which include single, double and (upon request) triple accommodations, provides a private bathroom with flushing toilet and hot shower.

All cabins 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 the main bar and lounge, which offers a scenic view of Pilchicocha Lake and excellent opportunities to birdwatch