Looking down on Sacha Lodge deep within Amazon Jungle, Ecuador

Spot dozens of animals high over the treetops in Ecuador

Witness majestic parrots flocking to eat of clay deposits

Dig-out canoes are a great way to explore the waterways around Sacha Lodge

Spider Monkey making his way through the jungle

Sacha Lodge Amazon Experience

Journey into the Ecuadorian Amazon

Ecuador

4 Days from

$2590 USD

Trip Code: SLJ

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Essential Information

Extra trip options & supplements

*Prices listed are per person

Upgrade to Suite twin share

$540 USD

Upgrade to Suite Single Supplement

$610 USD

Duration

4 Days

Activities

3 day wildlife safari

Accommodation

3 night eco-lodge

Meals

3 Dinners
3 Lunches
3 Breakfasts

Flights

Valued at USD$170

Difficulty Grading: Adventure touring
This trip is graded as Adventure Touring. Although there is no commitment to extended walking on this journey we nonetheless want to keep the ‘accent on the active’. Whilst you'll only be taking day hikes and canoe trips at the jungle lodge, exploring in the Amazon requires a level of physical fitness beyond traditional holidays, including walking in high heat and humidity. We therefore advise that any physical training you complete before undertaking the trip will be to good effect. We especially recommend conditioning of the legs and your aerobic fitness. The fitter you are the more this will enhance your experience. Minimum age is 6 years.
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Adventure touring

Carbon Footprint

116kg of CO₂-e PP per day

(349kg of CO₂-e PP entire trip)

Trip highlights

Experience the tropical Amazon rainforest
Spectacular and awe-inspiring biodiversity of flora and fauna
Jungle walks and canoe trips to spot wildlife and birds
Learn about the culture and traditions of the Providencia Community of Yasuni

Overview

You'll never forget this experience at the beautiful Sacha Lodge, which is located on the banks of Pilchicocha lake and the fringes of Yasuni National Park in Amazonian Ecuador. This important UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is the largest tract of tropical rainforest in Ecuador and is home to a plethora of fauna and flora. Each day we take to either the water, in dug out canoes, to the trails, to the parrot clay licks, or to the canopy platforms, to discover the various species of monkeys, reptiles, frogs, insects, arachnids as well as the families of Giant Otters and the caiman (a cousin to the alligator). Not to mention the stunning examples of flora throughout the park! Your guide will show you different species of plants and will explain their use in ancestral medicine. You will leave with a deep insight into one of the world's great wildernesses.

Itinerary

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Make your own way to Quito Airport this morning for a 30 minute flight over the Andes Mountains to Coca, a bustling oil town on the edge of the Amazon Basin. Upon arrival, enjoy a quick lunch at Sacha Lodge’s private house before heading to the river docks. From here, board private motorised canoes for a 2 hour journey down the Napo River, travelling deep into the jungle. Disembark for a 30 minute guided walk through lush rainforest to Lake Pilchicocha, where local staff await to paddle you across to Sacha Lodge. Arrival is expected in the afternoon. Cool off with a refreshing swim in the blackwater lake, home to a variety of Amazonian wildlife or visit the butterfly house with your naturalist guide to observe some of the hundreds of vibrant species native to the region. After dinner, choose between a night walk to discover the Amazon’s nocturnal wildlife, or a peaceful canoe ride across the lake, where you may spot spectacled or black caimans, their glowing eyes reflecting in the dark water. Note: Exact domestic flight times will be confirmed following booking.

Meals: L,D

Over the next two days, immerse yourself in the extraordinary biodiversity of the Ecuadorian Amazon with a variety of guided activities based from Sacha Lodge. Start your morning early with a buffet breakfast around 6:00–6:30am, before heading out for your first excursion. Return mid-morning for a light snack and leisure time—perhaps a swim in the lake plunge pool, safely enclosed for swimming in the blackwater shallows of Lake Pilchicocha. Lunch is served at 1:00pm, followed by an afternoon outing at 3:00pm. Evenings include a pre-dinner refreshment, dinner at 7:00pm, and a night walk or canoe outing from 8:15pm. Activity Highlights: Canopy Walkway – Walk across a 36m high, 275m long suspension bridge above the jungle canopy, a unique vantage point to spot toucans, parrots and other canopy dwellers. Kapok Tower Climb – Climb the 43m observation tower for 360° panoramic views over the treetops, perfect for birdwatching. Yasuni Parrot Clay Lick (Sundays & Wednesdays only) – Take an early morning canoe ride to witness a vivid spectacle of parrots and parakeets gathering at the clay lick. Butterfly House – Explore one of the Amazon’s largest butterfly breeding facilities, home to nearly 40 native species. Forest Walks – Spot seven species of monkeys including Red Howler, Pygmy Marmoset and Night Monkey, along with sloths, owls, and other elusive forest creatures. Nocturnal Excursions – Armed with flashlights, search for tarantulas, frogs, snakes and camouflaged insects that only emerge at night. Canoe Explorations – Paddle through winding jungle waterways and creeks, surrounded by bird calls and the rustle of monkeys leaping overhead. Caiman Spotting – After dark, glide across the lake to look for caimans, their red eyes glowing in the torchlight. Specialist Birdwatching – With over 600 bird species recorded in the area, Sacha Lodge is a haven for birders. Specialist birding guides are available on request prior to travel. Note: Some activities are seasonal or weather-dependent. A flexible daily schedule is tailored by your naturalist guides.

Meals: B,L,D

Enjoy an early breakfast before departing Sacha Lodge at 6am. Take one final walk along the forest boardwalk, followed by a 2-hour motorised canoe journey back up the Napo River to Coca. From here, board your 30 minute flight over the Andes and return to Quito, where services conclude.

Meals: B

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70 scheduled departures between 8 Sep 2026 and 28 Dec 2027.

Departs 8 Sep 2026 – ends 11 Sep 2026 (4 days)
Departs 15 Sep 2026 – ends 18 Sep 2026 (4 days)
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Departs 29 Sep 2026 – ends 2 Oct 2026 (4 days)
Departs 6 Oct 2026 – ends 9 Oct 2026 (4 days)
Departs 13 Oct 2026 – ends 16 Oct 2026 (4 days)
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What's included?

Included

3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
Flights Quito/Coca return valued at US$280
Airport Check-in assistance at Quito and Coca
Transfers in Coca including river transportation
Eco-Lodge accommodation
Naturalist guides
Guided hikes and other excursions
National park fees

Not included

Meals, transfers and other services not mentioned in the itinerary
International flights and departure taxes
Aerated and alcoholic drinks
Personal expenses – laundry, telephones, tipping
Visa costs
Travel Insurance (compulsory)
Internal flight Quito return
The Macaw Tree entrance fee ($10 contribution paid locally – subject to change)
Native Community Interpretation Center entrance fee ($10 contribution paid locally – subject to change)

Extra trip info

Accommodation Will My Trip Run?

Standard Double

One king bed, 43m2 with private terrace, screened for insects, air conditioning, wifi, hammock, ceiling fan, safe, 24 hour hot water and electricity, bathroom amenities, in-room 24-hour emergency contact button, mosquito nets for beds available on request.

Standard Twin

Two full size beds, 43m2 with private terrace, screened for insects, air conditioning, wifi, hammock, ceiling fan, safe, 24 hour hot water and electricity, bathroom amenities, in-room 24-hour emergency contact button, mosquito nets for beds available on request.

Suite

One king bed plus living room, 56m2 with private terrace, screened for insects, air conditioning, wifi, hammock, ceiling fan, safe, 24 hour hot water and electricity, bathroom amenities, in-room 24-hour emergency contact button, mosquito nets for beds available on request.

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Will this trip actually go ahead, or could it be cancelled?

If a date shows Guaranteed to go, it runs regardless of further bookings.

What does 2 to guarantee mean?

It means two travellers are enough to confirm the departure. It could be 2 more to add to the group, or the date only needs 2 people to run. Either way, if you book for two people, the date will become guaranteed to run.

What happens if my departure does not reach minimum numbers?

You will know the status before you book. Every date on this page is labelled, and dates marked “Guaranteed to go” are running regardless of further bookings. Where a date has not reached its minimum we either offer a surcharge to operate for a smaller group size so it can still run, or we cancel it. We contact you directly either way.

Will I get my money back if you cancel a departure?

If we cancel a departure due to not meeting minimum trip numbers, you receive a full refund of everything you have paid us less any non recoverable costs, where insurance may cover you. We cannot refund money committed elsewhere – additional non refundable deposits advised at the time of booking, flights, visas, vaccinations, gear - which is why it is worth waiting for “Guaranteed to go” before booking other arrangements around this trip date. Please read our Booking Terms and Conditions before you book.

Why can't I book some dates online?

Each trip closes online a set time before departure. Permits, internal flights and hut or campsite bookings all have to be arranged before we take payment. Call or enquire as it might still be possible to organise last minute places.

The date I want is closed. What are my options and why does it say to enquire?

Cancellations happen and places do open up on closed dates, so it is worth being on our list. We can also tell you which nearby date on the same trip has space, which is usually the faster route.

None of these dates suit me. Can you run this trip on another date?

Yes, as a private departure. We can run this trip on a date you choose, for your own group - family, friends, a club, or in many cases, just for the two of you. Tell us when you want to travel and who is coming, and we will build it around that.

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