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Sani Lodge offers a full service, first class jungle experience, focusing on amazing wildlife and ecologically friendly tourism. The lodge itself is located 3 hours down river from Coca, in Ecuador. The facilities consist of 8 private, thatch roofed cabañas containing twin beds, hammocks, electric lights and modern bathrooms with showers, clustered on the shore of a remote black water lagoon. The dinning room and bar feature exquisite views of both the lake and of the setting sun. Lights in the cabañas as well as in the rest of the lodge are powered by solar panels and there is no generator to drown out the sounds of the forest. Access to the Lodge is by motorized canoe from Coca a short 30 minute flight from Quito.
FEATURES
- CABINS: Sani Lodge accommodates a maximum of 40 guests (at the cabins), emphasizing quality rather than quantity, and thereby offering you a more intimate experience with the rainforest. The lodge itself consists of ten, private, thatch-roofed cabanas, each with a modern bathroom. The cabanas are spaciously designed for double or triple occupancy, and have screened in windows to guard against insects while you sleep. Electric lights at the lodge run from ecologically friendly solar energy instead of a noisy generator, so the night sounds will be pure. Natural-oil lamps are als0 provided for those who appreciate that rustic feel.
- DINNING ROOM: Our open-air dining room offers exquisite views of colourful sunsets over a beautiful lake. Every day, three exquisite meals are served for the delight of our guests. The call of a bamboo horn indicates that the food is ready.
- BAR: One of the most amazing spots for bird watching is just there, at our open-air bar. Relaxing at this rustic atmosphere is a trully unique experience. The bar opens from 7.00 am until 11.00 pm. Drinks, snacks, binoculars, games, books and an acoustic guitar are available, to make everything more pleasant for our guests.
- SERVICES: Food, Laundry, Hot Water, Accessories, First Aid.
ITINERARY
All the activities are adjusted and planned in accordance with your wishes and preferences.
Day 1:
11:00 |
Departure from Quito |
11:35 |
Arrival in Coca |
12:00 |
Boarding of passenger to transport boat at the Rio Napo Harbor in Coca |
13:00 |
Lunch on the boat |
14:45 |
Entering of the Chaullayacu, the small stream connecting the lagoon at Sani Lodge with the Rio Napo, following the stream for about 30 - 45 minutes before arriving at the lodge. |
15:30 |
Arrival at the lodge, welcome snacks and drinks, settling down in the rooms |
17:00 |
Introductory canoe ride or forest hike |
19:00 |
Dinner |
20:30 |
Night hike |
Day 2
06:00 |
Breakfast |
06:45 |
Departure to the Chorongo Trail
. 45-minute canoe ride across the lagoon enjoying the morning activity (birds, caimans, monkeys, manatees, etc.) on the lagoon
. 3 - 4-hour hike on the Chorongo Trail including a small snack break in between
. 45-minute return canoe ride |
13:00 |
Lunch |
16:30 |
2-hour hike on the Swamp Trail |
18:30 |
Return to the Lodge |
19:00 |
Dinner |
20:00 |
Caiman watching or night hike (both optional) |
Day 3
06:00 |
Breakfast |
06:45 |
Departure to the 30-m birdwatch tower
. 5-minute canoe ride to the Aguila trail head
. 10-minute walk to the birdwatch tower
. bird watching, listening to the sounds of the Howler Monkey |
09:00 |
Departure from birdwatch tower to the Aguila Trail. 2 ½ hours hike back to the lodge exploring the jungle; flora and fauna |
13:00 |
Lunch |
16:30 |
Piranha-fishing in the lagoon and float for sunset |
19:00 |
Dinner |
Day 4
06:00 |
Breakfast |
07:00 |
Departure to Coto trail by dugout canoe
. 1 hour 20 min canoe ride to Coto trail head
. Hike to Coto trail for 2 hours exploring for flora and fauna
. 1 hour canoe ride back to the lodge |
13:00 |
Lunch |
16:30 |
Departure to watchtower
. 5-minute canoe ride to Aguila trail
. 10-minute walk to the watchtower
. birdwatching, listening to the sounds of the Howler Monkey |
18:30 |
Return to Sani Lodge |
19:00 |
Dinner |
20:45 |
Caiman-watching or night hike (both optional) |
Day 5:
06:00 |
Breakfast |
06:45 |
Departure from Sani Lodge
. 30-minute dawn-boat-ride on the Challuayacu
. 3hours and 30 min boat-ride on the Río Napo |
10:15 |
Arrival at the Rio Napo Harbor in Coca
. Transfer by taxi to Coca Airport |
11:15 |
Departure of return flight to Quito |
11:50 |
Arrival in Quito |
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