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Hightlights of Amazon Sani Lodge

Located on the Challuacocha Lake set in over 100,000 acres of untouched rainforest between the Cuyabeno and Yasuni National Park you have access to an extensive diversity of flora and fauna.
Sani Lodge is dedicated to eco-tourism, environmental conservation and community projects – it is owned and operated by members of the Sani community.
In the Sani lodge you will as well have the opportunity to interact with and get to know the Sani People.
Attractive thatch-roofed cabins line the shore of the lagoon, each is equipped with single and double beds, electric lights, modern bathroom with shower.
As well as the regular lodge cabins there is also a new camping area for more adventurous or budget-minded travelers.
Guests can also count on an open-air dining area, bar, laundry service and a 100-foot canopy tower for bird-watching.

Amazon Sani Lodge

Itineraries and pricing 2021

Browse through the different itineraries below by clicking on each one.

$924_{Per person}

Itinerary for 4 days

DAY 1Journey to Sani Lodge in the motorized canoe from Coca with packed lunch along the way. Afternoon canoe ride for wildlife spotting, and nocturnal search for caiman alligators.
DAY 2Morning canoe paddle to Calluacocha Lake, climb the observation tower to look for wildlife in the canopy. Afternoon hike in the forest.
DAY 3Morning visit to Yasuní butterfly garden and wildlife spotting. Afternoon visit to Sani community to learn about their customs & culture. Night walk to look for frogs & insects.
DAY 4Early visit to Yasuní parrot clay lick, then return to Coca city via motorized canoe.

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$1158_{Per person}

Itinerary for 5 days

DAY 1Journey to Sani Lodge in motorized canoe from Coca with packed lunch along the way. Afternoon canoe ride for wildlife spotting, and nocturnal search for caiman alligators.
DAY 2Morning canoe paddle to Calluacocha Lake, climb observation tower to look for wildlife in the canopy. Afternoon hike in the forest.
DAY 3Morning visit to Yasuní butterfly garden and wildlife spotting. Afternoon visit to Sani community to learn about their customs & culture. Night walk to look for frogs & insects.
DAY 4Seven-hour trek on the Chorongo Trail, spotting wildlife along the way.
DAY 5Early visit to Yasuní parrot clay lick, then return to Coca city via motorized canoe.

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Amazon Tours Specifications

Inclusions

Accommodation based on twin/double share
River transportation to/from lodge
All meals
Drinking water
Activities as listed in itinerary
Native guide + bilingual naturalist guide
Use of rain poncho / boots

Exclusions

Airfare / Bus tickets
Single supplement (please ask us for prices)
Entry fee to Yasuni parrot clay lick ($25 if you wish to include this visit)
Drinks from the bar
Tips and other personal expenses

Access - transportation

The tour starts with either a flight to Coca (30minutes, approx. $316) or an overnight bus ride (10-12 hours, approx. $10) – we can help with your flight reservation or provide information of which bus to catch.
On arrival to Coca you will be met by your local guide and transported by motor canoe approx. 3 hours downstream, then transfer to dugout canoe for a short paddle to the lodge.

Accommodation and facilities

Cabins: twin / double, triple.
Bathroom: Yes (cabins), No (camping).
Showers: Yes.
Mosquito nets: netting surrounds each bed.
Electricity: Yes (generator - not 24 hours).
Boots / Rain ponchos: Yes.

Standard departure days are on Monday and from Wednesday to Saturday; no departures are possible on Tuesdays and Sundays – please contact our sale staff to check availability for your dates of travel.

Ask our sales team for the 4 Day and 7 Day itineraries: 5 days – $1,324 Lodge / $1,128 Camping – 7 days – $1,852 Lodge/ $1,576 Camping.

The description below is a sample itinerary only – there are so many possible activities that there is some flexibility to choose.

What Our Clients Say

Liz Simon, USA

Sani Lodge was one of the best travelling experiences I’ve ever had! The natives who run the lodge were extremely knowledgeable in so many aspects of the rainforest and life in the Amazon. It was real eye-opening experience for me.

Julia Tante

I really enjoyed my stay at Sani Lodge... I'm missing all the freshly squeezed fruit juices that we had at every meal! The chef was a good cook and gave us many varieties of foods to try!! I was happy with both our guides, as they were knowledgeable but not too serious. I think my most memorable moment was being paddled over to the camping area at night... so many stars and the symphony of music from the jungle creatures was beautiful!! The pathway to our tent was lit by candles... falling asleep to the sounds of the jungle, made for a peaceful rest.