Sacha Lodge

Location:
Quito Office: Julio Zaldumbide 397 y Valladolid
Ecuador

Hotel

V!VA User‘s Description

Sacha Lodge, opened in 1991, is located on the Napo river about two and a half hours from Puerto Francisco de Orellana (Coca) by motor canoe. As jungle lodges go, Sacha has a slightly more academic bent than most: it boasts a butterfly farm and an ornithology research base. There is also a 135-foot canopy observation tower, built around a mighty kapok tree. Lodging is in 10 double cabins, for a maximum occupancy of forty people. The cabins are neat and comfortable, each with private bath and screens to keep the bugs out.

Sacha Lodge owns a 3,200 acre private reserve, so good animal viewing is a plus: most guests get to see different species of monkeys in addition to some of the hundreds of species of birds that have been sighted there. Activities include guided hikes, caiman spotting (at night), canoe rides, swimming, night hikes, zip lines and more.

Sacha Lodge is affiliated with another jungle lodge, La Casa del Suizo. They share an office in Quito, where you can get information about both lodges.

Sacha Lodge sells tours and packages. Current prices for 5 days/4 nights: $956 single occupancy, $735 double. For 4 days/3 nights: $760 single occupancy, $583 double. Prices include all meals, guides, rubber boots, park fees, and transportation. Not included is the flight from Quito to Coca ($120 round trip), alcoholic beverages, and tips for guides and staff.

This Hotel is: Expensive

Room Prices:
Price Description:5 days/4 nights: $956 single occupancy, $735 double.

4 days/3 nights: $760 single occupancy, $583 double.

Contact Information:
Phone: 593-2-256-6090
E-mail: sachalod(at)remove-this.pi.pro.ec
URL: www.sachalodge.com.ec/welc.htm

Traveler Reviews of Sacha Lodge

Now Value for the Money

Rating: 0%

The staff was friendly, but they thought they could fool us about the wildlife. I have also been to another lodge near Tena which offers much more value for the same price.

By V!VA User from Espana, Oct 23, 2007

Wonderful

Rating: 100%

We are not 'hard core birdies' as Oscar would say but went to the lodge with our two boys aged 6 and 11 at the end of a 3 month round the world trip. It was a great way to end the holiday. Glorious views, fantastic sounds of the howler monkies and the kids were made to feel so welcome. We enjoyed hunting the crocs and swimming with pirahnas but failed miserably to catch any. The restaurant was amazing and I ate far too much. We enjoyed the hot jungle and Oscar kept up the show of the wildlife and at least hid his frustration at our obvious ignorance. A lovely few days and I will definitely go back again. I had my birthday there and was presented with a cake and a bottle of wine. A great way to spend your birthday.

By V!VA User from England, Oct 28, 2005