Sani Lodge is truly a one of a kind Ecuador ecolodge dedicated to ecotourism, environmental conservation, and community projects in the Amazon rainforest of Ecuador. Sani Lodge is owned and operated by members of the Sani community, meaning that with their extensive knowledge of the Amazon wildlife and biodiversity they can give Sani Lodge guests the true experience of the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle. In addition to providing excellent service to its guests, Sani Lodge participates in community ecotourism - profits from the jungle lodge are reinvested into the community, improving the lifes of all who live there.
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To the north of Challuacocha lies the massive Cuyabeno Reserve and along the southern border stretches the vast Yasuni National Park. In the corridor between, located on 40,000 hectares (100,000 acres) of untouched rainforest lies Sani Lodge, a unique Ecuador ecolodge. Here, the biodiversity will amaze you! On your adventure, you will walk through a pristine rainforest gallery that is home to 1,500 species of trees, hundreds of climbing vines, and exotic flowers, as well as 550 species of tropical birds, 13 species of monkeys and 1,000 species of beautiful butterflies
Here at Sani you´ll find there´s too much to do!!! There´s always somewhere to explore or something to learn. The possibilities are endless, but here are a few of our favorites:
- Birdwatching Tree Tower
- Parrot clay lick (Yasuni National Park)
- Chorongo Trail (and others...)
- Fishing
- Canoe the Challuayacu
- Night Caiman Watching
- Night Hiking
- Bar Observation
- Native home
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Remarks: All rates are per person, in US dollars and based on double occupancy |
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DAY 1:
| 11:00 |
Departure from Quito with ICARO Airlines |
| 11:35 |
Arrival in Coca |
| 12:00 |
Boarding of passenger to transport boat at the Río Napo Harbor in Coca |
| 13:00 |
Lunch on the boat |
| 14:45 |
Entering of the Chaullayacu, the small stream connecting the lagoon at Sani Lodge with the Río Napo, following the stream for about 30 - 45 minutes before arriving at the lodge |
| 15:30 |
Arrival at the lodge, welcome snacks and drinks, settling down in the rooms |
| 17:00 |
Introductory canoe ride or forest hike |
| 19:00 |
Dinner |
| 20:30 |
Night hike |
DAY 2 :
| 06:00 |
Breakfast |
| 06:45 |
Departure to the Chorongo Trail
. 45-minute canoe ride across the lagoon enjoying the morning activity (birds, caimans, monkeys, manatees, etc.) on the lagoon
. 3 - 4-hour hike on the Chorongo Trail including a small snack break in between
. 45-minute return canoe ride |
| 13:00 |
Lunch |
| 16:30 |
2-hour hike on the Swamp Trail |
| 18:30 |
Return to the Lodge |
| 19:00 |
Dinner |
| 20:00 |
Caiman watching or night hike (both optional) |
DAY 3 :
| 06:00 |
Breakfast |
| 06:45 |
Departure to the 30-m birdwatch tower
. 5-minute canoe ride to the Aguila trail head
. 10-minute walk to the birdwatch tower
. birdwatching, listening to the sounds of the Howler Monkey |
| 09:00 |
Departure from birdwatch tower to the Aguila Trail. 2 ½ hours hike back to the lodge exploring the jungle; flora and fauna |
| 13:00 |
Lunch |
| 16:30 |
Piranha-fishing in the lagoon and float for sunset |
| 19:00 |
Dinner |
DAY 4 :
| 06:00 |
Breakfast |
| 07:00 |
Departure to Coto trail by dugout canoe
. 1 hour 20 min canoe ride to Coto trail head
. Hike to Coto trail for 2 hours exploring for flora and fauna
. 1 hour canoe ride back to the lodge |
| 13:00 |
Lunch |
| 16:30 |
Departure to watchtower
. 5-minute canoe ride to Aguila trail
. 10-minute walk to the watchtower
. birdwatching, listening to the sounds of the Howler Monkey |
| 18:30 |
Return to Sani Lodge |
| 19:00 |
Dinner |
| 20:45 |
Caiman-watching or night hike (both optional) |
DAY 5
| 06:00 |
Breakfast |
| 06:45 |
Departure from Sani Lodge
. 30-minute dawn-boat-ride on the Challuayacu
. 3hours and 30 min boat-ride on the Río Napo |
| 10:15 |
Arrival at the Río Napo Harbor in Coca
. Transfer by taxi to Coca Airport |
| 11:15 |
Departure of return flight to Quito |
| 11:50 |
Arrival in Quito |
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Remarks: All itineraries are subject to change at any time for any reason
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Sani Lodge accommodates a maximum of 40 guests (at the cabins), emphasizing quality rather than quantity, and thereby offering you a more intimate experience with the rainforest. The lodge itself consists of ten, private, thatch-roofed cabanas, each with a modern bathroom. The cabanas are spaciously designed for double or triple occupancy, and have screened in windows to guard against insects while you sleep. Electric lights at the lodge run from ecologically friendly solar energy instead of a noisy generator, so the night sounds will be pure. Natural-oil lamps are als0 provided for those who appreciate that rustic feel.
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