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SACHA
LODGE
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Location:
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Sacha
Lodge is located 50 miles downstream from the port town of Coca and twenty minutes from the
banks of the majestic Napo River.
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Description:
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The
lodging at Sacha was carefully designed to offer comfort to the
traveler yet preserve the environment and rainforest ambience. All of
our cabins, with high thatched roofs and private shaded terraces, are
constructed with traditional materials and nestle well concealed into
the lush surroundings. Each of 26 the rooms, which include single,
double and (upon request) triple accommodations, provides a private
bathroom with flushing toilet and hot shower. All cabins are screened
against insects, and contain ceiling fans above two comfortable double
beds. During free time, visitors may overlook the jungle from hammocks
and often report seeing wild fauna such as toucans, agoutis and monkeys
right from their own cabin!
Guests may also enjoy a raised lookout above our main bar and lounge,
which offers a scenic view of Pilchicocha Lake and excellent
opportunities to birdwatch.
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Activities:
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The Canopy Walk
A new and much anticipated addition to Sacha's activities is our
940-foot (275-meter) long canopy walkway. At approximately 94 feet (30
meters) above the ground, imagine exploring the rainforest up in the
treetops!
The
Kapok
Tower
One of Sacha Lodge's original attractions and an all-time favorite of
our guests is the famous 135-foot (43-meter) kapok observation tower.
Situated on a hill and constructed around a giant kapok tree for
stability, this tower allows guests another opportunity to climb into
and above the rainforest canopy for a magnificent view of the
surrounding area.
The
Butterfly
House
Sacha Lodge is home to one of the largest butterfly farms in Ecuador.
Designed as a live exhibition conservatory, the Butterfly House is now
successfully breeding nearly 40 local butterfly species! Guests will be
shown how these beautiful insects are bred and raised, and later be
free to wander through “the flying room”, where hundreds of colorful
butterflies flutter from flower to flower. Transparent glass-wing
butterflies, spectacular blue morphs, striking tiger longwings, bright
yellow swallowtails and giant nocturnal owl butterflies are only a few
of the species you'll encounter here, up close and personal.
The
Yasuní Parrot Lick
At a short distance from Sacha Lodge is Ecuador's most accessible
parrot lick, an exposed clay riverbank where brightly colored parrots
of several different species gather in the early morning.
Wildlife
Anyone who has ever planned to visit the rainforest has at least once
asked: “What animals will I see there?” There is an incredibly high
diversity of species found around Sacha Lodge, and we are sure that you
will have the opportunity to see many fascinating creatures here.
However, the wild is unpredictable and no two visits are ever the same!
Monkeys are seen quite frequently, but how many of the 8 species found
here will cross your path? They range in size from the tiny half pound
pygmy marmoset to the noisy 17 pound red howler monkey, and night
monkeys can be found in groups as small as 2 while squirrel monkeys can
travel in groups of more than 150. And besides monkeys, there may be as
many as 60 other species of mammals within our reserve (not including
up to 50 species of bats)! So keep your eyes open, and maybe you'll
spot an anteater, a 3-toed sloth, or even an ocelot as you explore
their natural habitat.
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Tours:
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4-days
/ 3-nights
[Friday
to Monday]
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5-days
/ 4-nights
[Monday
to Friday]
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US $645.00 per person
US
$120.00 (Quito-Coca-Quito airline ticket)
Includes
All meals; guided excursions; lodging; bilingual &
native guides; aquatic transportation; local taxes.
Does
not include
Drinks, tips & personal expenses.
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US $790.00 per person
US
$120.00 (Quito-Coca-Quito airline ticket)
Includes
All meals; guided excursions; lodging; bilingual &
native guides; aquatic transportation; local
taxes.
Does
not include
Drinks, tips
&
personal expenses.
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