This is an upscale lodge, the 10 cabins with thatched roofs are very comfortable, with private bath and hot water, ceiling fans and two double beds, and the meals are excellent. Good knowledgeable guides. MONDAY DEPARTURES.

Sacha Lodge is found within a 5000-acre private ecological reserve in Ecuador's Amazon region, an accessible yet pristine rainforest sanctuary where you and your family may enjoy a true jungle adventure in safety and comfort.

Sacha Lodge was carefully designed to offer comfort to the traveler yet preserve the environment and rainforest ambience.

24-hour electricity is provided by a distant, nearly inaudible generator. A raised lookout above the bar and lounge offers a scenic view of Pilchicocha Lake and excellent opportunities to bird watch and the lodge takes pride in the international quality of its meals,

One of Sacha Lodge's highlights is the 130-foot (40-meter) Observation Tower, which allows you to climb into and above the rainforest canopy for a magnificent view of the surrounding area. From the tower's ample platform it is possible to observe toucans, parrots, and dozens of other colorful bird species in the treetops. With some luck, noisy howler monkeys or the gentle three-toed sloth may also be seen, especially with the aid of a powerful telescope provided by your guides. Over 500 species of birds have been registered in the area, and from the tower platform, bird specialist guides have on several occasions reported seeing over 80 species in a single morning!

Sacha Lodge is home of one of the largest butterfly farms in Ecuador. Designed as a live exhibition conservatory, the Butterfly House is now successfully breeding nearly 40 local butterfly species. You will be shown how these beautiful insects are bred and raised, and later be free to wander through "the flying room", where hundreds of colorful butterflies including spectacular blue morphs flutter from flower to flower.

At a short distance from Sacha Lodge is Ecuador's most accessible parrot lick, an exposed clay bank where brightly colored parrots of several different species gather in the early morning. In ideal conditions (sunny and dry), the parrots will often perch on and eat the exposed clay. On an ideal morning thousands of parrots can be seen gathering around this bank between 7:00 and 8:00 for a spectacular show of sound and color.
The lick is located on the edge of Yasuni National Park, which may be reached from Sacha by a one half-hour motorized canoe trip down the Napo River.

Getting There:
The journey to Sacha Lodge begins in Quito, Ecuador's capital city. From here, a 45-minute flight takes you over the Andes Mountains' majestic snow-covered peaks and down over 8500 feet (2600 meters) into the town of Puerto Francisco de Orellana. Here, a covered motorized canoe will be awaiting you for a 21/2-hour, 50-mile (80-kilometer) trip down the Napo, the largest river in Ecuadorian Amazonia. Upon arrival to Sacha Lodge's 3200-acre (1300-hectare) private reserve, you will take yur first walk along a raised boardwalk through dense flooded palm forest to Pilchicocha lake, a blackwater paradise where dugout canoes (and even paddlers!) await to carry you to the Lodge

INCLUDES:
- Round trip transportation from Quito
- Aquatic transportation
- All meals
- Excursions with native and bilingual guides
- Hotel taxes

***YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION RECOMMENDED FOR ALL TRAVELERS TO ECUADOR'S AMAZON RAINFOREST.***

The lodge offers 26 double cabins, with high thatched roofs and private shaded terraces, constructed with traditional materials and nestled in well concealed in the lush surroundings. All cabins are screened against insects and contain two comfortable double beds. Private, modern bathrooms provide hot showers.

CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE GET A DISCOUNT OF THE REGULAR RATE, WHEN SHARING THE ROOM WITH 2 ADULTS