Sacha Lodge Amazon Experience

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