Sacha lodge in Yasuni National Park. The heart of the Amazon Rainforest in Ecuador.
Fly more or less 30 minutes from Quito to the rainforest city of Coca , followed by 2 hours in motorized canoe to the award winning Sacha Lodge. One of the most enchanting places I have ever been and recommended by both Lonely Planet and National Geographic. The lodge sits in a beautiful part of the Amazon and has amazing experiences such as canopy treetop walks, guided canoe trips, night safari’s and visits to local communities.
Spotting Tucans from treetops and canopy bridges in the heart of the Amazon
A half day tour in the Amazon rainforest where you go to the most amazing viewpoints to spot wild birds and literally walk between the giants of the forest.
Sunset canoe experience
What we loved most : rent a canoe from the lodge and discover the Amazon forest from the water. The tour is guided so you don’t miss out on the best spots. You return to the lodge during sunset.
Night Safari
This is where the magic happens , once the sun sets, the Amazon turns into a different place. Make sure to watch out for snakes and tarantula’s and wear enough insect repellant to keep the mosquitos away.
Embark on a day trip to the Yasuni clay rocks, home of the Amazon Parrots
Arriving after an early breakfast to the different blinds at the two clay licks, you wait with hushed whispers in anticipation of a flock of hundreds of birds to arrive. Once in attendance, the birds crowd the scene with flashes of color, a flurry of sound from beating wings and sharp calls, The birds are drawn to the sodium in the clay, a sort of catnip for parrots, as the rest of their diet has about one fortieth of the amount of salt as that absorbed by the lick. The sodium helps to maintain a healthy balance between water and electrolytes. Our suggestion is to stay a bit longer at the second location inside the forest and wait for the groups to depart. With a bit of luck you have the area and a few late parrots all for yourself.