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Cuyabeno Reserve, Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve 524078 Ecuador See Map
$116 $121 /Per Night
Overview
About Sani Lodge
Sani Lodge is dedicated to ecotourism, environmental conservation and community development. Owned and operated by members of the Sani community, the lodge reinvests its profits into projects that improve local livelihoods while strengthening the community’s connection with its forest and cultural heritage.
Located on Challuacocha Lake, within more than 100,000 acres of pristine rainforest between the Cuyabeno and Yasuni National Parks, Sani Lodge offers exceptional opportunities to explore the Amazon’s rich biodiversity. The surrounding ecosystem is home to species such as manatees, giant otters and black caimans, while guests can also experience the culture and traditions of the Sani people.
Accommodation
Attractive thatched-roof cabins line the shores of the lagoon. Each cabin features single or double beds, electric lighting and a modern private bathroom with a shower.
A solar-panel project is being developed to provide hot water and 24-hour electricity. At present, the lodge uses an electricity generator, which does not operate around the clock, and hot water is not currently available.
For more adventurous or budget-conscious travelers, Sani Lodge also offers a dedicated camping area with two shared bathrooms and a thatched shelter designed to protect tents from the rain.
Facilities & Experiences
Guests can enjoy an open-air dining area, bar and laundry service, as well as a 100-foot canopy tower offering excellent birdwatching opportunities over the surrounding rainforest.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Quito / Coca / Sani Lodge
10:00 – Flight from Quito to Coca. 10:35 – Arrival in Coca. 11:00 – Pick up the remaining guests at La Misión Hotel in Coca.
11:30 – Board the passenger transport boat at RÃo Napo Port. At 12:30, enjoy a snack of fruit and juice on board.
14:00 – Enter Chaullayacu, the small stream connecting Sani Lodge with the RÃo Napo. Continue with a 10-minute walk followed by a 20-minute canoe ride.
14:20 – Arrival at the lodge, welcome snacks and drinks, and check-in. At 15:30, enjoy a two-hour hike along the Swamps Trails.
19:00 – Dinner. 20:00 – Caiman watching.
Day 2 – Canopy Tower & Sani Isla Community
06:00 – Breakfast. 06:45 – Depart by canoe to the 37-meter Observation Canopy Tower next to a Kapok tree.
Enjoy a 40-minute canoe ride across the lagoon while observing birds and monkeys. Spend approximately one hour at the observation tower.
Continue with a three-hour hike along the Daniel Trail, followed by a 40-minute canoe ride back to the lodge. Lunch at 12:30.
14:00 – Depart for the Sani Isla Community Center. After a 45-minute transfer, meet the SANI HUARMI artisan Kichwa women’s group.
Enjoy traditional food and dance and visit the Cacao Project. At 17:00, return by canoe while enjoying the sunset in Challuacocha Lagoon.
19:00 – Dinner. 20:00 – Night hike.
Day 3 – Parrot Clay Lick & Return to Quito
05:45 – Breakfast. 06:30 – Depart from Sani Lodge for a 30-minute dawn boat ride along Chaullayacu.
07:30 – View the parrot clay lick from the boat. 10:30 – Arrive at RÃo Napo Port in Coca.
Transfer by taxi to Coca Airport. 11:15 – Flight back to Quito. 11:45 – Arrival in Quito.
Day 1 – Arrival at Sani Lodge
11:00 – Departure from Coca. Enjoy a snack on the boat followed by a canoe trip through the small stream connecting the Napo River with Chaullayacu Lagoon. The journey includes approximately 10 minutes of walking and 20 minutes by canoe.
Arrive at the lodge around 13:15 for a welcome drink and snack. After settling into your room, enjoy lunch followed by an afternoon canoe trip or forest hike.
Dinner is served around 19:00, followed by an optional night hike to observe nocturnal wildlife.
Day 2 – Chorongo Trail & Piranha Fishing
After an early breakfast, depart by canoe across the lagoon to the Chorongo Trail while observing the morning activity of the forest.
Hike the Chorongo Trail for approximately 3–4 hours, followed by lunch at the Coto Trail. In the afternoon, enjoy piranha fishing.
Return to the lodge for dinner and an optional night hike.
Day 3 – Birdwatching Tower & Sani Isla Community
After an early breakfast, depart by canoe and short hike to the 37-meter birdwatching tower. Spend a couple of hours observing birdlife and listening to the sounds of howler monkeys.
Around 9:00, begin a 2.5-hour hike along the Daniel Trail back to the lodge, exploring the flora and fauna of the jungle.
After lunch, visit the Sani Isla Community Center and spend the afternoon with the local community.
Return to the lodge by canoe while enjoying sunset in Challuacocha Lagoon. Dinner and night hike.
Day 4 – Return to Coca
After an early breakfast, depart the lodge at approximately 06:30. Enjoy a 30-minute morning canoe ride on the lagoon followed by approximately three hours upriver along the RÃo Napo.
Arrive in Coca around 10:30 am.
Day 1 – Arrival at Sani Lodge
11:00 – Departure from Coca. Enjoy a snack on the boat followed by a canoe trip through the small stream connecting the Napo River with Chaullayacu Lagoon. Arrive at the lodge around 13:15 for a welcome drink and snack.
After settling into your room, enjoy lunch followed by an afternoon canoe trip or forest hike. Dinner is served around 19:00, followed by an optional night hike to observe nocturnal wildlife.
Day 2 – Chorongo & Swamp Trails
After an early breakfast, depart by canoe across the lagoon to the Chorongo Trail while observing the morning activity in the forest.
Hike the Chorongo Trail for approximately 3–4 hours, then return to the lodge for lunch.
After lunch, hike the Swamp Trail for approximately two hours. Return to the lodge for dinner, followed by a night hike or caiman watching.
Day 3 – Birdwatching Tower & Lagoon
After an early breakfast, depart by canoe and short hike to the birdwatching tower. Spend a couple of hours observing birdlife and listening to howler monkeys.
Around 9:00, begin a 2.5-hour hike back to the lodge, exploring the flora and fauna of the jungle.
After lunch, head out onto the lagoon for piranha fishing and enjoy the sunset from the water. Dinner at the lodge.
Day 4 – Coto Trail & Evening Birdwatching
After an early breakfast, depart by dugout canoe to the Coto Trail, traveling through the forest for approximately one hour and twenty minutes.
Hike the Coto Trail for about one hour, then return to the lodge by canoe for lunch.
In the afternoon, depart for the birdwatching tower for evening observation. Return to the lodge for dinner, followed by an optional night hike or caiman watching.
Day 5 – Return to Coca
After an early breakfast, depart the lodge at approximately 06:30. Enjoy a 30-minute morning canoe ride on the lagoon followed by approximately three hours upriver along the RÃo Napo.
Arrive in Coca around 10:30 am.
Prices & Details
| Tour | Double or Triple Cabin | Single Cabin |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Days | $775 USD | $910 USD |
| 4 Days | $999 USD | $1,180 USD |
| 5 Days | $1,226 USD | $1,536 USD |
3 Days
Double or Triple Cabin: $775 USD
Single Cabin: $910 USD
4 Days
Double or Triple Cabin: $999 USD
Single Cabin: $1,180 USD
5 Days
Double or Triple Cabin: $1,226 USD
Single Cabin: $1,536 USD
Included, Not Included
✓ Included
- Accommodation
- 3 meals per day
- Native guide
- Bilingual guide
- Rubber boots for the walks
- Guided excursions
- Transportation from Coca Airport to the lodge and back
Operating Days: Mondays & Fridays
✕ Not Included
- Airfare Quito – Coca – Quito: from $280 USD
- Public bus Quito – Coca – Quito: $30 USD round trip
- Parrot Clay Lick at Yasuni National Park: $30 USD
- Bar bills
Payment: Extra activities and bar bills must be paid
directly at the lodge in cash.
* All prices are per person.
Flights & Details
Flights Quito – Coca – Quito | LATAM
| Day | Route | Flight | Departure | Arrival | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Quito – Coca | XL1397 | 7:48 UIO | 8:30 OCC | $250 USD |
| Thursday | Coca – Quito | XL1396 | 11:20 OCC | 11:55 UIO | — |
Monday
Route: Quito – Coca
Flight: XL1397
Departure: 7:48 UIO
Arrival: 8:30 OCC
Rate: $250 USD
Thursday
Route: Coca – Quito
Flight: XL1396
Departure: 11:20 OCC
Arrival: 11:55 UIO
Highlights
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Air Condition -
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Laundry
Facilities
- Airport transfer
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Fitness center
- Luggage storage
- Car park
- Front desk [24-hour]
- Sauna
- Breakfast [free]
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