Sacha Jungle Lodge
- Duration
- 4-5 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 1,867
Ecuador packs a lot into a small country, and one of its key attractions is a beautiful corner of the Amazon. This extension to your Ecuador tour lets you stay comfortably in this beautiful wilderness.
This 4-day trip into the Amazon from Quito lets you experience the diverse jungle wilderness in comfort.
Transferring from Quito, the journey to Sacha Amazon Jungle Lodge takes you through a variety of animal habitats. You’ll spot birds and even monkeys, before you cross Pilchicocha Lake and settle into your accommodation. The Lodge offers a wide variety of activities, moving things at a steady pace so you can enjoy your time in the Amazon at leisure. You can walk through the forest canopy, trek through the rainforest, go canoeing, focus on birds or land animals, and more, according to your own interests. Enjoy two full days of adventuring before returning to Quito.
- Duration
- 4-5 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 1,867
Itinerary
Quito - Sacha Lodge
The journey to Sacha Jungle Lodge will begin in Quito, Ecuador's capital city. Take a 25-minute flight that takes you over the Andes Mountains' majestic snow-covered peaks and down over 8500 feet (2600 meters) into the Amazon Region. The flight destination is the port town of Puerto Francisco de Orellana, locally known as Coca, where you will be met by a bilingual guide and taken to a private dock. Here, you will pause for a snack and to use the rest rooms before boarding your covered motorized canoe for a 2-hour, 50-mile (80-kilometer) trip down the sediment-rich waters of the Napo, the largest river in Ecuadorian Amazonia.
During the ride, it will be easy to spot handsome shore birds such as herons, kingfishers, spoonbills, and ospreys between the scattered native huts, as you travel steadily away from civilization. Upon arrival to Sacha Lodge's 5000-acre (2000-hectare) private reserve, you will take your first walk along a raised boardwalk through dense flooded palm forest, where several species of monkeys are often sighted. But don't worry...your luggage will be carried for you!
The path leads to Pilchicocha Lake, a black-water paradise where you'd least expect to find any sign of people, but dugout canoes (and even paddlers) await to carry you even farther. As you cross the lake, the cries of tropical birds will lead you to your final destination and home base for an exciting jungle experience.
| Meal Plan | Dinner |
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| Duration | 3 Nights |
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Sacha Amazon Jungle Lodge |
| Location | View map |
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Sacha Amazon Jungle Lodge
Located on private reserve in the Amazon forest, Sacha Lodge is the perfect jungle sanctuary to enjoy the flora and fauna of the Amazon. The 26 cabins at the lodge are built with traditional materials and blend into the lush forest surroundings. The cabins all …
Located on private reserve in the Amazon forest, Sacha Lodge is the perfect jungle sanctuary to enjoy the flora and fauna of the Amazon. The 26 cabins at the lodge are built with traditional materials and blend into the lush forest surroundings. The cabins all have high thatched roofs and private shaded terraces and come equipped with ensuite bathroom, ceiling fans and running water.
Facilities
- Bar
- Laundry
Photo gallery
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Sacha Lodge
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. With your guide, you can design a flexible programme to suit your interest and activity level. You can chose from activities such as the canopy walk, rainforest trekking, birdwatching, animal spotting, and canoeing among others. In the afternoon, visits begin at around 3:00 pm and often continue into the evening, when the nocturnal insect and frog chorus begins.
Wherever your destination, your excursions proceed slowly in order to appreciate the fascinating details that your guides point out around you. Activities are spread out over a wide area and allow you to explore several distinct, but equally fascinating habitats.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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Sacha Lodge
You will be be able to choose from one of the many activities offered at the lodge.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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Sacha Lodge - Quito
Today, you will return to Quito to continue your onward journey.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast |
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Other Information
DEPARTURES:
Daily except Sunday
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Domestic return airfare: Quito/Coca/Quito
- Accommodation as indicated in itinerary
- Jungle transfers
- All meals as indicated
- Tours as indicated in itinerary
- Services of a native and bilingual guide
PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Visa fees (if required)
- Passport & Visa Costs
- Vaccination Costs
- Personal Spending Money
- Meals where not listed
- Drinks
- International Flights
- Travel Insurance
12 Dec 2023
