Sani Lodge — Immerse Yourself in the Magic of the Ecuadorian Amazon
Meet the Sani Lodge
Step deep into the heart of the Amazon Rainforest and discover a sanctuary where nature, culture, and adventure converge. Nestled within a 31,000-hectare protected reserve, Sani Lodge offers an extraordinary eco-lodge experience operated by the local Kichwa community, providing guests with genuine encounters with pristine rainforest, diverse wildlife, and rich cultural traditions.
Why Choose Sani Lodge?
✅ Community-owned and sustainably run by the Kichwa people
✅ Located near Yasuní National Park and Biosphere Reserve, one of the world’s most biodiverse regions
✅ Flexible accommodation: Superior cabins, family lodges, and romantic suites
✅ Authentic Amazonian cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options
✅ Direct support to local social, healthcare, and education programs
Every stay helps preserve the rainforest and empowers the local community.
Comfort Meets Adventure
- Rustic yet elegant cabins, built with local materials, all with private bathrooms, hot water, and mosquito nets
- Spacious family lodges, ideal for group and multi-generational travel
- Private mini-suites with balcony views of the tranquil lagoon
- Restaurant and bar featuring Ecuadorian and international cuisine
- Free Wi-Fi at the restaurant area
- Laundry service available
Incredible Amazon Experiences Included
- Canopy Tower: Climb a 36-meter (118 ft) observation platform built around a giant kapok tree for breathtaking panoramic jungle views and unmatched birdwatching opportunities.
- Nature Walks: Explore over 20 km (13 miles) of rainforest trails, home to ancient kapok trees, giant otters, monkeys, jaguars, and more.
- Canoe Rides: Glide along mirror-like lagoons and streams at dawn or sunset to spot monkeys, caimans, and vibrant flocks of parrots.
- Clay Licks: Witness hundreds of parrots and parakeets congregating on clay banks, a spectacle of color and sound.
- Sport Fishing: Catch and release piranhas, catfish, and other exotic species in the abundant Sani Lagoon.
- Wildlife Spotting: Encounter over 580 species of birds, 12 species of monkeys, jaguars, sloths, and incredible Amazonian flora.
Special Experiences
- Adventure & Soul Cleansing: Combine wildlife excursions with traditional Amazonian shamanic ceremonies and spiritual cleansings.
- Birding & Photography Tours: Specialist-led tours with over 180 guaranteed species sightings in just 4 days.
- Romantic Getaways: Private lakeside dining, sunset canoe rides, and tailored romantic touches for proposals, honeymoons, or anniversary celebrations.
5, 4, 3 day adventures for guests who love culture, fauna, flora, Ecology. Specialised birdwatching and photography tours. “Love trips” for couples on their honeymoon, engagement or wedding.
Eco-Conscious & Community-Focused
Sani Lodge’s profits directly support the local Kichwa community, funding education, healthcare, and women’s empowerment projects like Sani Warmi, a collective supporting local artisans.
By choosing Sani Lodge, you’re not just visiting the Amazon — you’re actively helping protect it.
Your Rainforest Home Awaits
Whether you seek adventure, tranquility, or cultural immersion, Sani Lodge delivers a once-in-a-lifetime Amazonian experience. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel part of this vibrant community, embraced by nature, and awe
Included
– Accommodation
– Excursions
– Transfer Coca – Lodge – Coca
– Full board meals
– English-speaking guide (Shared)
– Air ticket Quito – Coca – Quito. (If booked through LV)
Not included
– Personal expenses, drinks, tips.
– Services not specified.
Available Packages
Adventure Experience
Duration: 4 days
Macaws, toucans, parrots, sloths, black caimans, monkeys and close encounters with Amazonian flora: thousand-year-old kapok trees, palm trees, orchids and bromeliads. Parrot clay lick, ethnomedicine, Amazonian cultures, walks in primary forest birdwatching in the 118-foot canopy tower, canoe rides, piranha fishing, night walks in search of reptiles and amphibians.
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Birding & Photography Tours
Duration: 4 days
Guaranteed checklist of 180 bird species out of the 593 found so far! Bird specialities such as Rufous Potoo, Harpy Eagle (rare), Black Red Necked Cotinga, Cocha Antshrike, local and bilingual bird guides available. Canopy tower, terra firme forest trails, varzea and igapo, islands, clay licks. Feeders plaaced around the lodge for photography.
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Deep Jungle Experience
Duration: 5 days
The hidden corners of the Amazon jungle, home to tapirs, giant otters and peccaries. Exquisite flora and fauna, ancient cultures, traditions, ancestral medicine. 6 hour remote trail hike, bird watching and wildlife observation from the canopy tower, piranha fishing, 12 species of monkeys, parrot clay lick, night canoe rides and walks in search of insects, nocturnal mammals and reptiles.
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Adventure & Soul Cleansing
Duration: 5 days
A unique blend of adventure and insight into the shamanic practices of the Amazonian culture. Birdwatching, clay licks, nature walks and wildlife viewing from the canopy tower. Piranha fishing, several species of monkey, night canoe rides and walks in search of insects, nocturnal mammals and reptiles. Spiritual cleansing with the shaman.
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