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SACHA LODGE

About 80 km from Puerto Francisco de Orellana (Coca), the 2000 ha area of the nature reserve Sacha Lodge is idyllically situated at the Pilchicocha Lake. With its ideal location, the Lodge is a paradise for all, nature lovers, scientists and adventurers.

3 nights / 4 days (Monday to Friday) - 4 nights / 5 days (Friday to Monday)

Day 1: Arrival - Pilchicocha Lake - Birds and Butterflies - Night hike

You arrive at the Sacha Lodge by 4 pm. Upon arrival, you will relax in the black waters of the Pilchicocha Lake that is home to many different kinds of fish and birds. After this, you will climb an observation tower to see both, the world of the birds of the jungle and the impressive sunset. Take a look into the butterfly house afterwards and get an explanation about the meaning of the colors of their wings. After the dinner, it is time for a nocturnal hike through the Ecuadorian rainforest. Get to know animals that you will not find to another time and another place. Alternatively, you can go by boat to observe the black caimans with its orange glowing eyes - as they float silently and slowly over the lake...

Day 2: Liana Trek - Canopy - Higueron Trek - Leoncillo Trek

Walk along the Liana Trek until you reach the Canopy from where you have a spectacular view onto the roof of leaves of the rainforest and the wonderful world of the birds that are home to that area. The Canopy is a rigid hanging construction (one of only a few in the world) in the middle of the private area of the Sacha Lodge. With the construction, it is possible to get an individual insight into the live above the top of the trees. Two of the towers have an observation platform in 12 meters height. The hanging path connecting the towers is in 36 meters height and 275 meters long. After this, your guide will explain the different meanings and uses of medical plants that have been used by the inhabitants of the rainforest for over hundreds of years. The Higueron Trek leads you directly into primary forest where huge Kapok and Fig trees rise majestically above your heads. At the end of this journey, you will enjoy lunch with a shadowy, chilly picnic area. Afterwards, you have the possibility to walk along the shore of the Napo River or - a little more challenging - walk along the Leoncillo Trek that will give you the chance to see seldom monkeys. Both ways will finally meet at a meeting point from where you walk back and take a boat ride to the lodge

Day 3: Lagartococha Trek - Canoe ride - Piranha fishing - Kapok observation tower

After the breakfast, you will leave the lodge and start your walk on the Lagartococha Trek that gives you the possibility to get to know more about the local inhabitants and its way of living. Furthermore, you will learn everything about their special relation to the forest, including stories about ghosts and the „devils-man“ of their ancestors. Upon arrival at the Lagartococha Lake, you will go on a relaxing canoe ride through natural swamp land; home to anacondas, caimans and capybaras. On the other side of the lake, most probably you will be confronted with Kapuzine monkeys and others that play joyfully in the trees. After this exciting morning, your very personal hammock invites you to stay for a little nap on your private balcony. After the lunch, you will be confronted with piranhas, those fish with sharp teeth – and you will be fishing them. And please keep in mind: it is completely safe to bathe in the same waters because piranhas never attack bathing people! About 4 pm it is time for another trip into the jungle - some say, this is the most scenic way: a quiet canoe ride through the flooded Amazon forest. The silence is only disturbed by the noise of the monkeys. Be prepared to see the shy river otter or the sloth! The journey ends with a wooden construction around a Kapok tree. In 41 meters height, the dazzling colors of the birds could be observed best. Enjoy the sunset with a view onto the volcano Sumaco and most probably other snow-covered Andean mountains! Afterwards, another unforgettable experience awaits you: the nocturnal canoe ride through the rainforest and the concert of the frogs and insects. Keep your eyes open for the sight of caimans, bats and nocturnal birds. Finally, you will arrive at Pilchicocha Lake and the welcoming lights of the Sacha Lodge.

Day 4: Monkeys - Departure

Breakfast. Afterwards, you will go on your last little hike along the shore to observe the monkey family that lives here. And then it is already time to say good-bye to the Sacha Lodge.

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Day 1: Arrival - Pilchicocha Lake - Birds and Butterflies - Night hike

You arrive at the Sacha Lodge by 4 pm. Upon arrival, you will relax in the black waters of the Pilchicocha Lake that is home to many different kinds of fish and birds. After this, you will climb an observation tower to see both, the world of the birds of the jungle and the impressive sunset. Take a look into the butterfly house afterwards and get an explanation about the meaning of the colors of their wings. After the dinner, it is time for a nocturnal hike through the Ecuadorian rainforest. Get to know animals that you will not find to another time and another place. Alternatively, you can go by boat to observe the black caimans with its orange glowing eyes - as they float silently and slowly over the lake...

Day 2: Liana Trek - Canopy - Higueron Trek - Leoncillo Trek

Walk along the Liana Trek until you reach the Canopy from where you have a spectacular view onto the roof of leaves of the rainforest and the wonderful world of the birds that are home to that area. The Canopy is a rigid hanging construction (one of only a few in the world) in the middle of the private area of the Sacha Lodge. With the construction, it is possible to get an individual insight into the live above the top of the trees. Two of the towers have an observation platform in 12 meters height. The hanging path connecting the towers is in 36 meters height and 275 meters long. After this, your guide will explain the different meanings and uses of medical plants that have been used by the inhabitants of the rainforest for over hundreds of years. The Higueron Trek leads you directly into primary forest where huge Kapok and Fig trees rise majestically above your heads. At the end of this journey, you will enjoy lunch with a shadowy, chilly picnic area. Afterwards, you have the possibility to walk along the shore of the Napo River or - a little more challenging - walk along the Leoncillo Trek that will give you the chance to see seldom monkeys. Both ways will finally meet at a meeting point from where you walk back and take a boat ride to the lodge

Day 3: Lagartococha Trek - Canoe ride - Piranha fishing - Kapok observation tower

After the breakfast, you will leave the lodge and start your walk on the Lagartococha Trek that gives you the possibility to get to know more about the local inhabitants and its way of living. Furthermore, you will learn everything about their special relation to the forest, including stories about ghosts and the „devils-man“ of their ancestors. Upon arrival at the Lagartococha Lake, you will go on a relaxing canoe ride through natural swamp land; home to anacondas, caimans and capybaras. On the other side of the lake, most probably you will be confronted with Kapuzine monkeys and others that play joyfully in the trees. After this exciting morning, your very personal hammock invites you to stay for a little nap on your private balcony. After the lunch, you will be confronted with piranhas, those fish with sharp teeth – and you will be fishing them. And please keep in mind: it is completely safe to bathe in the same waters because piranhas never attack bathing people! About 4 pm it is time for another trip into the jungle – some say, this is the most scenic way: a quiet canoe ride through the flooded Amazon forest. The silence is only disturbed by the noise of the monkeys. Be prepared to see the shy river otter or the sloth! The journey ends with a wooden construction around a Kapok tree. In 41 meters height, the dazzling colors of the birds could be observed best. Enjoy the sunset with a view onto the volcano Sumaco and most probably other snow-covered Andean mountains! Afterwards, another unforgettable experience awaits you: the nocturnal canoe ride through the rainforest and the concert of the frogs and insects. Keep your eyes open for the sight of caimans, bats and nocturnal birds. Finally, you will arrive at Pilchicocha Lake and the welcoming lights of the Sacha Lodge.

Day 4: Parrot-Salt-Lick - Swimming/Butterflies - Pantano Trek

Today, you have the chance to see four different kinds of parrots at the same time. The Sacha Lodge is only 30 minutes by motor boat away from the Yasuni National Park where the Parrot-Salt-Lick awaits you. You start at 6 am and then you will see the parrots in action because the licking of salt neutralizes the acid balance that is elevated because of innumerous fruits and leaves. After this colorful encounter, you will get to know a Quechua that will share its - since hundreds of years transmitted - way of living with you; its traditions, daily activities and nutrition are on the schedule. About 11 am, you will be back at the Sacha Lodge which gives you enough time to bathe before lunch; or visit the butterfly house another time and try to keep the colors with your camera. In the afternoon, a hike along the Pantano Trek awaits you - it will show you the different types of rainforest: primary and secondary forest but also flooded forest and swamp areas. Furthermore, the path is ideal for the observation of monkeys and birds. Your local guide will share its knowledge with you and with this, the experience will be lasting in your mind forever.

Day 5: Monkeys - Departure

Breakfast. Afterwards, you will go on your last little hike along the shore to observe the monkey family that lives here. And then it is already time to say good-bye to the Sacha Lodge.

Please take note that on request, also other days (with the exception of Sunday because there are no flights) as arrival days will be accepted. The only extra costs will be the transfer by boat when there are less than 4 passengers arriving.

The perfect combination of comfort, nature and adventure!

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