The luxury Sacha Lodge is reached from Coca in 2 1/2 hours by motorized dugout canoe ride the Napo river down river to the entrance of Sacha Lodge. 30 minutes by foot along an elevated boardwalk through the forest and 15 minutes by paddle dugout canoe across Pilchicocha Lagoon to the hotel itself.

The lodging at Sacha was carefully designed to offer comfort to the traveler yet preserve the environment and rainforest ambience. All of our cabins, with high thatched roofs and private shaded terraces, are constructed with traditional materials and nestle well concealed into the lush surroundings. Each of 26 the rooms, which include single, double and (upon request) triple accommodations, provides a private bathroom with flushing toilet and hot shower. All cabins are screened against insects, and contain ceiling fans above two comfortable double beds.

Guests may enjoy a raised lookout above our main bar and lounge, which offers a scenic view of Pilchicocha Lake and excellent opportunities for bird watching.

A typical day at Sacha begins at sunrise or earlier, in order to take advantage of the cool morning hours when the rainforest's animals are most active. Each group may decide on its own wake-up and breakfast time, as well as the difficulty and duration of their morning outings. In the afternoon, visits begin at around 3:00 and often continue into the evening, when the nocturnal insect and frog chorus begins.

Wherever the destination, our excursions proceed slowly in order to appreciate the fascinating details that our guides point out around you.

Activities are spread out over a wide area and allow visitors to explore several distinct but equally fascinating habitats. Several trails lead through pristine terra firme forest and others follow strategically raised boardwalks in seasonally flooded forests, where walking on the ground would be nearly impossible during most of the year due to groundwater. One trail many choose to follow even leads across fallen tree trunks and a steel cable zip-line through rich swampland!

From the observatory tower and the new 940-foot (275-meter) long canopy walkway, at approximately 94 feet (30 meters) above the ground, you can explore the rainforest up in the treetops!

A favorite activity of our guests is to paddle dugout canoes along tannin-rich black-water creeks and lakes, where luxuriant lianas, orchids, bromeliads and palm trees thrive. And wherever an outing may lead the possibilities of spotting animals, from the tiny pygmy marmoset to the feared ocelot or puma, are endless.

During free time at the lodge, swimming and piranha fishing are also activities not to be missed. but don't worry! Piranhas are scavengers and the guides will prove that swimming is perfectly safe.

Trip Arrangements
Napo Wildlife Center, will operate with fixed departures every Monday and Friday, thus making itineraries Mon-Fri 5day / 4night trips and Fri-Mon 4 days / 3 nights trips.