Quito & Ecuadorian Amazon
3 nights Quito - 3 nights Sacha Lodge
All Flights Included!
Visit Quito's Middle of the World Monument, explore the Ecuadorian Amazon and cross the rainforest across a bridge 94 feet high.
Overview
An unforgettable experience exploring the Ecuadorian Amazon Imagine walking across a bridge suspended over the rainforest canopy, climbing to the very top of a giant kapok tree to enjoy the breathtaking views of the forest or swimming into one of a kind "Lake Pool." See Birds, Parrots, and Butterflies native to this area of the Amazon and paddle the streams on dug-out canoes. There is also Forest walks accompanied by a Naturalist Guide. In Quito discover the bustling streets and squares of the most significant historic old town in the Americas and visit the Middle of the World Monument situated at 0'0'0' latitude.The package also includes flights, accommodations with breakfast daily (all meals included at the Amazon Lodge), transfers, and all taxes. There are no hidden costs.
Overview

An unforgettable experience exploring the Ecuadorian Amazon Imagine walking across a bridge suspended over the rainforest canopy, climbing to the very top of a giant kapok tree to enjoy the breathtaking views of the forest or swimming into one of a kind "Lake Pool." See Birds, Parrots, and Butterflies native to this area of the Amazon and paddle the streams on dug-out canoes. There is also Forest walks accompanied by a Naturalist Guide.
In Quito discover the bustling streets and squares of the most significant historic old town in the Americas and visit the Middle of the World Monument situated at 0'0'0' latitude.
The package also includes flights, accommodations with breakfast daily (all meals included at the Amazon Lodge), transfers, and all taxes. There are no hidden costs.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Quito
Board your international flight to Quito, Ecuador. We offer departures from most major Cities within the USA and Canada.
Arrive in Quito, transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Quito.
Accommodation: Dann Carlton Hotel or Similar.
Upgrade at an extra cost: Swissotel Quito or Similar.
Meals included today: None.
Activities included today: Arrival in Quito.
Upgrade at an extra cost: Swissotel Quito or Similar.
Meals included today: None.
Activities included today: Arrival in Quito.
Accommodation: Dann Carlton Hotel or Similar.
Upgrade at an extra cost: Swissotel Quito or Similar.
Meals included today: None.
Activities included today: Arrival in Quito.
Upgrade at an extra cost: Swissotel Quito or Similar.
Meals included today: None.
Activities included today: Arrival in Quito.
Day 2: Quito
After Breakfast embark on your Quito city tour.
The place to start is Colonial Quito, a city of narrow cobblestone streets lined with whitewashed walls and, rising above, the steeples and cupolas of the city's many spectacularly decorated historic churches. The city has one of the best- preserved colonial centers in all South America and its integrity was assured in 1978 when the United Nations declared Quito a World Cultural Heritage site. We will walk through the Main Plaza, where you will see the Government Palace and some of the most important churches built around the XVI and XVII centuries.
Afterwards we will be heading to the Middle of the World, where we will visit the Equatorial Monument and the Ethnographical Museum to learn more about Ecuadorian Pre Hispanic Cultures.
Overnight in Quito.
Accommodation: Dann Carlton Hotel or Similar.
Meals included today: Breakfast.
Activities included today: Quito City day tour.
Meals included today: Breakfast.
Activities included today: Quito City day tour.
Accommodation: Dann Carlton Hotel or Similar.
Meals included today: Breakfast.
Activities included today: Quito City day tour.
Meals included today: Breakfast.
Activities included today: Quito City day tour.
Day 3: FLIGHT Quito - Sacha Lodge Ecuadorian Amazon
After Breakfast; Depart Quito's airport on a 30 minute flight over the Andes Mountains leads you to a bustling oil town called Coca located in the Amazon Basin. A quick lunch in Sacha's private house and then it's off to the town docks where you will board Sacha's private canoes for the 2 hour journey down river to Sacha's Lodges property. A 30 minute hike through the rainforest leads you to Lake Pilchicocha. Here, you are met by native workers to paddle you across the lake to your final destination.
Swim in Lake Pilchicocha, which is a black water lake home to many species of fish and animals. A refreshing swim after arriving may be just what you need after being in the equatorial heat all day. Bird observing from the mini tower offers guests an excellent opportunity to view several species of birds common around the lodge. Also a great place to watch the sun set. Visit the butterfly house with your naturalist guide to view the beautiful colors of many different species of butterflies. After dinner, accompany your naturalist guide on a night walk through the rainforest to view the hundreds of different species of animals that can only be found at night. Or maybe a canoe ride on the lake to view the spectacled and black caimans with their glowing orange eyes as you silently paddle across the lake to get a closer view.
Overnight in Sacha Lodge.
Accommodation: Sacha Lodge.
Meals Included Today: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Activites Included Today: Travel by flight and Canoe to your Amazon Lodge.
Meals Included Today: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Activites Included Today: Travel by flight and Canoe to your Amazon Lodge.
Accommodation: Sacha Lodge.
Meals Included Today: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Activites Included Today: Travel by flight and Canoe to your Amazon Lodge.
Meals Included Today: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Activites Included Today: Travel by flight and Canoe to your Amazon Lodge.
Day 4: Sacha Lodge
After Breakfast; begin morning activity between 6:00 and 7:00.
Begin walking on the Liana Chica trail and arrive at the canopy walk, for spectacular views of the rainforest canopy and the many different species of vibrantly colored birds. Designed to be a self-standing rigid suspension canopy walk, it is one of only a few in the world! Located within Sacha's private reserve, 2 miles from the shores of the Rio Napo and 1 mile from the lodge, the bird walk gives guests the opportunity to get an up close and personal view of the rainforest canopy.
Two of the three towers have observation decks every 12 meters making towers accessible for everyone. The canopy walkway is at 36 meters high and 275 meters long, giving guests a "bird's eye view" of all the wonders and beauty the tropical rainforest has to offer. The canopy walk is designed as a sturdy walkway enabling guests to casually move along while enjoying the spectacular views. After the canopy walk, Liana Grande through terra firma and igapo forest habitats where native guides will explain many different species of medicinal plants that have been being used in their culture for hundreds of years. Liana Grande will turn into the trail Higueron, which will take you through pristine primary forest with huge Kapok and Fig trees towering hundreds of feet above your head. After lunch, you may choose to take a leisurely hike along the Rio Napo, or choose a little more challenging hike on the trail Leoncillo to try and spot the elusive dusky titi monkey. Either way the trails will lead you back to the main boardwalk for your final hike and canoe ride back to the lodge.
Overnight at Sacha Lodge.
Accommodation: Sacha Lodge.
Meals Included Today: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Activites Included Today: Enjoy the canopy walk and trails at the Sacha Lodge.
Meals Included Today: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Activites Included Today: Enjoy the canopy walk and trails at the Sacha Lodge.
Accommodation: Sacha Lodge.
Meals Included Today: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Activites Included Today: Enjoy the canopy walk and trails at the Sacha Lodge.
Meals Included Today: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Activites Included Today: Enjoy the canopy walk and trails at the Sacha Lodge.
Day 5: Sacha Lodge
Leaving the lodge after breakfast, you begin your hike on the Lagartococha trail. This trail offers you the chance to learn more about the native people and their relationship with the forest. Learn about the trees where native people believe the spirits of their ancestors live, and the mysterious "elf" or devil-man of the forest. After arriving at Lake Lagartococha, take a tranquil canoe ride through a natural swamp, which is the home of anacondas, caimans, and capybaras. After the canoe ride, a walk on the other side of Lagartococha may give you the opportunity to spot capuchin or squirrel monkeys playfully jumping through the trees. Return from the walk or canoe ride and head back to the lodge for a refreshing dip in the lake, or a nice relaxing nap in your personal hammock on your private balcony. After lunch, your native guide will teach you how to fish for the infamous razor-toothed piranha. Keep in mind that piranhas will never attack a person and swimming at the same time is perfectly safe and fun! Around 15:30 you will begin what many think is the best trail at Sacha, a silent canoe ride through the flooded Amazonian forest where you have a good chance of being surrounded by troops of squirrel, capuchin, and howler monkeys.
Keep your eyes peeled for the shy and exclusive river as well as the incredibly well camouflaged three-toed sloth! After your eye-popping ride through the flooded forest, you will arrive at Sacha's135-foot wooden tower built around an ancient Kapok tree. Get close up views of vibrantly colored birds through Sacha's powerful scopes, and watch the sun set with an amazing view of Mount Sumaco, a volcano, and possibly a view of the snow-covered caps of the Andes!
Leaving the tower just before or after sunset will give you an experience not soon forgotten. A canoe ride back through the flooded forest at night will be an awe-inspiring experience. Listen to the symphony of frogs and insects as you navigate through the narrow flooded forest trail, keeping your eyes open for caimans. Watch the several species of bats flying over your heads and listen to the many species of nocturnal birds making their eerie nighttime calls. Finally, after your mesmerizing canoe trip through the Amazon, you will arrive back at lake Pilchicocha and the welcoming lights of Sacha lodge.
Overnight at Sacha Lodge.
Accommodation: Sacha Lodge.
Meals Included Today: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Activites Included Today: Enjoy the trails of the Sacha Lodge by canoe and Hiking. Enjoy the views from Kapok Tower.
Meals Included Today: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Activites Included Today: Enjoy the trails of the Sacha Lodge by canoe and Hiking. Enjoy the views from Kapok Tower.
Accommodation: Sacha Lodge.
Meals Included Today: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Activites Included Today: Enjoy the trails of the Sacha Lodge by canoe and Hiking. Enjoy the views from Kapok Tower.
Meals Included Today: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Activites Included Today: Enjoy the trails of the Sacha Lodge by canoe and Hiking. Enjoy the views from Kapok Tower.
Day 6: FLIGHT Sacha Lodge - Quito
Breakfast and a departure from the lodge at 07:30am.
One last walk on the boardwalk to the river, and from there a 2 hour canoe ride back to the Town of Coca for your 35 minute flight back to Quito.
Overnight in Quito.
Accommodation: Dann Carlton Hotel or Similar.
Meals Included Today: Breakfast.
Activites Included Today: Transfer from the Sacha lodge to Quito.
Meals Included Today: Breakfast.
Activites Included Today: Transfer from the Sacha lodge to Quito.
Accommodation: Dann Carlton Hotel or Similar.
Meals Included Today: Breakfast.
Activites Included Today: Transfer from the Sacha lodge to Quito.
Meals Included Today: Breakfast.
Activites Included Today: Transfer from the Sacha lodge to Quito.
Day 7: Quito - Tour Ends
After breakfast; Our representative will be picking you up from your hotel in order to take you to the airport for your flight back home.
Inclusions
Flights:
- International Flights; we offer departures from most major cities in the USA and Canada.
- Domestic Flight Transfers.
Accommodations:
- Three nights of accommodation in Quito, at Dann Carlton Hotel or similar.
- Three nights of accommodation at Sacha Lodge in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
Sightseeing & Activities:
- Quito City Tour including visit to the Middle of the World Monument.
- Enjoy Forest Walks accompanied by a Naturalist Guide.
- Hiking through the Lodges Trails to view the many different species of Amazon animals.
- Canopy Walk (940 feet tall canopy) and astounding opportunity to spot dozens of animals.
- Enjoy the magnificent panoramic views of the forest from the 135 feet tall Kapok Observation Tower; built around a giant Kapok Tree.
- Excursion to "Parrot Lick" see different species of Parrots gather in the early morning at this spot.
- Visit Sacha's Lodge Butterfly House; hundreds of colorful butterflies around you an opportunity for a up close encounter with these beautiful creatures.
- Enjoy Creek Paddling in dug-out Canoes, paddling down the streams surrounded by native birds and monkeys.
- Birdwatching your Naturalist guide knows the best spots to find unique species and will lead you through a variety of habitats.
- Visit the Community of Yasuni, to learn the day to day live of the Village.
- Plunge into the Lodge's "Lake Pool" one of its kind the Amazon Region.
Meals:
- Breakfast daily.
- Lunch and Dinner during your stay at the Sacha Lodge.
Services and Fees:
- Meet and assist representative services.
- All Transfers.
- All applicable taxes.
Price Excludes:
- Airline Checked Baggage fees (When applicable).
- Airline Advance Seat Selection Fees.
- Customary tips to driver, guides, etc.
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