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Immerse yourself in the magic of the Kichwa Amazon rainforest
The Sani Isla community, an indigenous group belonging to the Kichwa culture, has committed to conserving the Amazon rainforest by preserving 31,178 hectares of land. This commitment is exemplified by the community’s involvement in the Sani Lodge business, which plays a pivotal role in these efforts.
The lodge partners with the Sani Warmi project, which aims to empower women in the community by providing them with the opportunity to manage and operate their own business, specializing in the production and sale of artisan crafts.
Sani Lodge is an optimal location for observing wildlife in the Yasuní National Park and Biosphere Reserve, thanks to its strategic location, well connected by a vast network of trails that traverse the forest.
The lodge provides a variety of accommodation options, encompassing nine superior-standard cabins, three suites, and a family cabin. This enables the establishment to customize its services to cater to the precise requirements of its guests.
Services
Cabins
Our comfortable cabins, built in the traditional Kichwa style, provide the perfect place to relax.
Meals & Drinks
Our chefs specialise in a variety of Ecuadorian and international cuisines, with options to suit both vegetarians and vegans.
Safety
All of our guides are equipped with first-aid kits and are trained in the provision of emergency care.
Internet & Laundry Service
Free internet connection at the restaurant. Laundry service is available for an additional fee.
Electricity and water
The current is supplied at a voltage of 110-120 volts by a mixed system of solar panels and generator. Purified water is available through a state-of-the-art filtration system.
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Discover the most biodiverse place on the planet
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.
Birding and 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.
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 more.
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.
Love Getaways
Duration: ALWAYS We offer a range of romantic experiences to suit your needs, from proposals and weddings to engagements. Our private dining options near the lake provide a tranquil setting to enjoy the sounds of the forest and lagoon. Our services include decorated tables, personalised service, champagne and sparkling wine.
Adventure Experience
Birding and Photography Tours
Deep Jungle Experience
Adventure & Soul Cleansing
Love Getaways
Sani Warmi: empower the women of the community
Built in the traditional Kichwa style, the cabins have solar-powered hot water and private bathrooms.
Our extensive knowledge of Amazonian wildlife allows us to provide our clients with an authentic and unique experience of the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest
Posted on Tripadvisor Margaret TVerified Five star jungle experience! Couldn’t be better! Everything about this was smooth and easy. From the airport in Quito all the way to the lodge this was AMAZING!! Our guide Victor was wonderful We saw so many amazing animals. They kept us busy with a variety of activities. And the lodge was so luxurious, with spotless rooms, turndown service, even towel animals. Highly recommend!Posted on Tripadvisor Susan FVerified De Sani Lodge: een fantastische plek voor natuurliefhebbers Wat een geweldige plek! De reis er naartoe is al een belevenis op zich met motorboot en kano. De prachtige lodge heeft 15 grote cabins met balkon, waarvandaan we de vogels konden zien. De mensen zijn zeer vriendelijk en hartelijk. Men let erg op de hygiëne en houdt alles goed schoon. Het eten is fantastisch en wordt mooi gepresenteerd. Er worden verschillende leuke excursies aangeboden. Onze gids herkent werkelijk elke vogel of ander dier, en spreekt vloeiend Engels. Alles is perfect geregeld. De Sani Lodge wordt beheerd door de eigen gemeenschap. Met je bezoek ondersteun je hen en het behoud van het regenwoud. Kortom, een fantastische plek voor natuurliefhebbers.Posted on Tripadvisor Ejallstar35Verified Choose this lodge!!! This was an awesome wonderful experience. Everything was so well organized - from the flight arrangements to the final boat ride back to Coca and everything in-between. We ended up with a group of 7 people from 3 continents, our guide Victor was fabulous - he really cared that we saw and learned as much as possible - birds, monkeys, night critters (thankfully no big snakes). He tailored the walks to accommodate some of us who weren't as agile without affecting what others could and wanted to do. The lodge itself was lovely, comfortable cabins, good food (I'd only suggest that perhaps more cuisine that was local type foods than fancy European-style meals). The trip included a visit to the local village that runs the Sani lodge. We chose this lodge because it is owned and run by local indigenous people, so all the profits go back to them. Total A++++ recommendation by two Americano womanPosted on Tripadvisor TyretalkVerified Rainforest heaven A wonderful experience. A trip of a lifetimePosted on Tripadvisor Benedetta MVerified Un’esperienza indimenticabile Il nostro soggiorno al Sani Lodge è stato memorabile, un posto magico dove si crea un'incredibile connessione con la natura e l’anima respira davvero. Le nostre guide, Raul e Louis, sono due vere leggende: grazie alla loro vista da aquila e a una conoscenza profondissima della foresta, ogni escursione è stata un'avventura pazzesca. Tutto il resto dello staff, sempre premuroso e accogliente, ci ha fatto sentire a casa anche in mezzo alla foresta. Il nostro alloggio, Sani Garza, era sempre pulito e ordinato; lo staff con estrema puntualità preparava il letto con la zanzariera ogni sera, facendoci sentire coccolati e al sicuro. Punto di forza assoluto è stata l'esperienza con la comunità indigena locale: è stato un vero privilegio essere accolti con così tanto calore e poter scoprire da vicino la bellissima cultura di chi protegge questa terra straordinaria. Infine, nota di merito speciale anche per il cibo, sempre delizioso, curato e di ottima qualità, decisamente sopra le aspettative per una struttura nella foresta. Consigliatissimo, un posto che lascia davvero il segno.Posted on Tripadvisor Ikes_ReviewsVerified A visit to Eden? A visit to Sani Lodge is one of the most exceptional experiences you can have. It is nestled in the Amazonian rainforest. The level of service by the Kichwa is exceptional in every way. The location is on a quiet lagoon well back from the Napo River about 100km west of Coca (Puerto Francisco de Orellana). Upon arrival at Coca airport, we were greeted by Raul who was to be our personal guide for our entire stay. He took us to the Sani Lodge Lounge in town where we could freshen up and have a welcome drink before boarding the motorized canoe. All our luggage was transferred for us. The 3-hour motorized canoe ride was an experience in itself. This is not a chug, chug down the river experience but a high-speed motorboat ride for 3 hours. It was expertly driven by Octavio and a navigator who directed him around sandbars and snags. At the end of our ride, we donned knee high rubber boots and disembarked onto a walking track through the jungle until we reached a backwater where we got into a canoe that was paddled by Raul and or second guide, Luis down the stream to the lagoon and eventually, Sani Lodge. We arrived as the sun was setting and were greeted with warm wet towels and a welcome drink. Our luggage was transferred directly to our cabin. The manager, Caesar, greeted us and explained the house rules before we went to our cabin to clean up for dinner. During our stay a separate table was assigned to us and Raul. The food was exceptional in taste, variety and presentation. All the public areas (and cabins) are open air. The cabins only differ in that they are screened. During our April stay insects were NOT a problem. I think we only used repellent once on a jungle hike during our entire stay. We did not see any insects in our cabin at all. Our cabin was the Mama Lucy (Kichwa for Black Caiman) cabin which differs from the others in that it has a private attached patio with chairs and hammocks overlooking the garden and jungle. The furniture and cabin are made from local wood. The furniture and decorations are made by the Kichwa. The cabin is spacious and has plenty of storage. The Bathroom is modern and there is plenty of solar hot water. There is NO air-conditioning anywhere at Sani Lodge. There are fans in the cabins and the public areas. Understand that the Amazonian jungle is hot and humid and that is part of the experience. We only felt overheated one day after a 7mile (11Km) jungle hike and a cool shower afterward made us comfortable again. The cabins do not have locks or safes. We were assured by Caesar that security was not a problem at Sani Lodge and from our experience, he was correct. We left our passports and a significant amount of cash in our cabin, and it wasn't touched. There is no security problem at Sani Lodge. The daily agenda was organized by Raul. All excursions necessarily start and end with a canoe trip. Raul and Luis are expert canoeists, and we only had to sit there in the equivalent of camp chairs and enjoy the experience. Raul could quickly identify all the bird species as they came into view or flew overhead. Luis was amazing at his ability to hear monkeys far off. He could identify them by their sound and knew if they were coming closer or going away. He was also exceptional at identifying bird species from their calls far off. You never know what you'll see. You do need a good set of binoculars and a camera with a zoom lens. Luis packed a spotting scope for some excursions. Taking photos can be quite a challenge. Monkeys are high in the trees and are almost always moving. Any clear shots you can get are backlit. I got some good ones, but the contrast leaves a lot to be desired. Birds are easier but a good telephoto is needed. A cell phone camera will not do the job except when positioned at the eyepiece of the spotting scope. The jungle is crawling with life, and you see all sorts of exotic stuff. You will see leaf cutter ants carrying their leaves and army ants beating a trail that looks like it was made by humans. There are stick insects and beautiful blue morpho butterflies and glass butterflies. We saw birds' nests on the ground with eggs and birds sitting on a nest at close range. We didn't see any mammals besides monkeys. They were around as Luis identified Agouti tracks and Puma scat. The lagoon had Black Caiman (Mama Lucy) that glided around (no swimming in the lagoon is a house rule). I could go on for hours. One of the excursions is a cultural experience to the Kichwa village where we could see the open-air school and learn how to cook lunch Kichwa style over an open fire with the food wrapped in large leaves. We also made chocolate paste and tried out blow guns. It was a fun experience. When it was time to leave, we were expertly taken back to the motorized canoe for the 3-hour ride back to Coca. Raul took us and our luggage all the way to the airport and made sure we got through security to the plane on time. I could go on for pages on how wonderful this experience was. Key memories are the exceptional hospitality of the Kichwa and the expert guiding and hosting of Raul and Luis. I'd trust them to take us anywhere. In summary, go and enjoy a stay at the Sani lodge and see for yourself just how exceptional this experience is.Posted on Tripadvisor Ethan LVerified Rainforest Luxury No picture or online review could have prepared us for how amazing Sani Lodge was. The lake, the rainforest, and the rivers were perfect places to spend our vacation. Victor found birds, monkeys, insects, and cayman around every turn. Learning about the local plants and animals from a guide who grew up in the Sani community kept every activity interesting. Victor is funny, kind, knowledgeable. We loved our group of 6. The lodge did a special job focusing on the details ie folding the towels like local animals, preparing gourmet meals using local ingredients, and providing snacks at all the right times. The cabins were gorgeous and clean. The WiFi is fast, and the laundry service was a plus. We felt the price, though high, was worthwhile for the services we received. Watch out for Mama Lucy.Posted on Tripadvisor LucasVerified Unvergessliche Zeit Einfach von Anfang bis Ende perfekt.Posted on Tripadvisor Kasari GVerified Exceptional This remote lodge has impeccable service, excellent guides and delicious food. I was very impressed at the way it is integrated into the Kichwa community and was grateful for the opportunity to learn from the locals. The only hard part was the very early wakeups and long days. Traveling with kids, I would have appreciated more of a heads up on the schedule and possible accommodations. All in all though, our 4 days there were an unforgettable adventure!Posted on Tripadvisor CHRISTIAN W. 2010OlympicsVerified Jeison (bird guide) & the whole team @ Sani Lodge were great ! Our guide Jeison was amazing. We hired Jeison as our private guide for our 5 night stay, so we could customize our daily activities. I am more bird & wildlife focused as a photographer, and my wife prefers a more balanced experience including culture, fauna, wildlife, insects and generally exploring the rain forest. Jeison is a talented bird guide with a great eye & ear to identify & locate birds. He can whistle & mimic many bird calls, and has a special technique to call toucans. Also, Jeison can take an iPhone photo through his scope better than I have ever seen! He brought us to a spot and immediately found a beautiful wire-tailed Manakin. I uploaded the scope photo to IG alongside my Nikon Z8 shot, and his photo got more votes! On arrival & after each outing, upon return to the lodge, we were greeted with a cold towel & fresh juice. Cesar and the hospitality team at Sani were very warm, friendly and professional. We always felt welcomed. Eduardo and his colleague Efren at the bar were great ! Amazing cocktails at a fair price ! Try the Long Island ice tea. We really enjoyed the food. It was plentiful and tasty ! Soup was often served to start and it was always great. We caught piranha and the chef prepared them nicely to accompany our dinner. Sani uses canoes to get around the area and in a way you feel like royalty being paddled down the various channels while enjoying the wildlife and views. Thank you to Claudio our captain ! What else can I say? The bed was very comfortable. Slightly on the firmer side which I really like. The rooms are spacious, bug free (if you close your door quickly) and nicely situated around the property. They do not have air conditioning, but have a powerful fan, and in March, we were comfortable sleeping. I think I was even a bit cold one evening. Twice we saw a troop of monkeys pass right by our balcony ! I got some great shots ! The WiFi worked well and reached our room (Shanshu). My wife had a 2 hour zoom call with no issues in the main bar area. Monica in the office was great. Responded quickly, and helped us organize everything smoothly. Yes, it is a long way from Coca to the lodge, but it is worth it. The boat is comfortable, but does not have a bathroom. That said, they are happy to stop along the way so you can use a bush bathroom. I think most of the lodges have fairly long transfers, and perhaps Sani is an hour longer, but I believe once you are there, you save time w/ shorter distances to wildlife. The lodge is in a beautiful setting, on a lake, with a pretty good abundance of wildlife around. To be frank, the birds and wildlife are viewed from the canoe and during walks are not as abundant as i was expecting. That said, having a great guide, I was able to see most of my list (toucans, aracari, king fishers, etc). I think the mixed species flocks may be less common than in the past, so you have to work for it a bit. The 2nd salt lick was amazing (the one you walk into)! We really enjoyed it. We saw dolphins, albeit they do not come fully out of the water. The cultural visit to the village was nice and did not seem contrived like some experiences I have had in other places. Overall a great experience visiting the Amazon. It was a pleasure to head out with our guide and captain each morning and afternoon (and twice at night), and always a pleasure to come back to the lodge, be greeted, enjoy a drink at the bar, and watch a beautiful sunset.
Unparalleled & Magical experience in the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle
Staying at Sani Lodge means relaxing in our comfortable cabins, enjoying our local Ecuadorian food, and having all the amenities you need to feel at home with the Kichwa people.
Why choose us
CANOPY TOWER
An unparalleled experience of the visual splendour of the Amazon
As you survey the verdant jungle canopy, keep an eye out for the noisy yet evasive white-throated toucan, red howler monkeys and sloths snoozing in the treetops. A close encounter with colourful macaws, toucans, honeycreepers and tanagers awaits.
News & Offers
Newsletter June 2026
We are pleased to announce that TripAdvisor has recognized our lodge in the Ecuadorian Amazon with the Travelers' Choice and
Survival and Predation
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Newsletter May 2026
Following careful consideration, Sani Isla's management has decided to strengthen the 10,000-hectare conservation area in Suc
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