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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.

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

1-4 persons

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

1-4 persons

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

1-4 persons

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

1-4 persons

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

1-4 persons

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

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Sani Warmi: empower the women of the community

COMMUNITY

We are the Kichwa people of the Amazon

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Built in the traditional Kichwa style, the cabins have solar-powered hot water and private bathrooms.

CABINS

Close contact with nature is a priority

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Our extensive knowledge of Amazonian wildlife allows us to provide our clients with an authentic and unique experience of the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest

WILDLIFE

Explore our forest, home to 2274 species

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   MightBeMe525 
 
 
 
 Verified The bucket list trip
This was the bucket list experience even among all the others in Ecuador. The opportunity to experience the amazing biodiversity of the area as well as to interact with the indigenous community who both own and run the Lodge. The guides are outstanding - I had been advised to have a private guide because of unique mobility issues (knee arthritis). I had a bilingual guide from Quito and a local guide. Between them, every bird was called out, we saw 4 species of monkeys, and the local guide described medicinal uses of plants we would encounter. The Lodge itself had fine touches I just did not expect. After an outing someone would greet you with a cold face towel and a freshly squeezed fruit drink. Meals were well-prepared and the amount of food was abundant. The rooms were lovely with hardwood floors and furniture, and turndown service for the mosquito netting. Yes it was hot and sweaty but truly an incomparable experience.
  
 
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   Billy S 
 
 
 
 Verified Excellent resort.
Excellent resort. Staff, activities and rooms all first class
  
 
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   naty586 
 
 
 
 Verified An incredible experience!
Our stay at Sani Lodge was truly amazing! The service, the food, the cabin, our guide, everything was wonderful. Rhey take care of all the small and big details, we were so well taken care of. The jungle is incredible, thanks to our guide Edsy I felt very safe, and we could see so many birds, animals and breathtaking views. If you're thinking about traveling there, do it! It's worth every effort. The lodge is run by the local indigenous community, and it's beautiful and inspiring to see and learn a little bit about their culture. Thank you Eddy and all the staff for the amazing time we had! I definitely want to come back one day.
  
 
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   tixie51 
 
 
 
 Verified A must-do
Experience to do, everything is very well organized The only small hitch is that there is no French-speaking guide, but everything is done to explain things to you as well as possible
  
 
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   Carolina R 
 
 
 
 Verified A magical experience
A magical experience: lovely setting, fantastic service and lodge owned and managed by a Kichwa community.
  
 
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   Dolors Rull 
 
 
 
 Verified Excellent experience.
A highly recommended experience in every way. Even the road to get there is super beautiful. We loved the walks through the jungle, the staff (super friendly), the guides (very knowledgeable), the food (excellent), the lodge (beautiful and super comfortable). We enjoyed the experience a lot, so I think it is very worth it.
  
 
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   Virginia W 
 
 
 
 Verified Trip of a Lifetime.
Sani Lodge went above and beyond to create a truly special experience for our family. I had been extremely nervous about traveling with my two children - aged 16 with special needs and aged 8. We are also an entirely vegetarian family, with the kids being additionally picky. The lodge was beyond accommodating, and made things that felt tailored specifically for my children at the meals. The "adult" vegetarian meals were delicious, if anything we were fed more than I expected and constantly met with snacks in between ample meals. We stayed in the newly completed family lodge. It was more than comfortable for the four of us, there was room for at least 3 more! The beds were comfortable and sleeping with the sounds of the rainforest was something I won't soon forget. Our guides, Mauricio & Fausto, were knowledgeable and interesting, and more than patient with our children. I was so impressed and truly touched by the curated experience each day and each activity. We had such a great time and were so grateful for the incredibly educational and enriching Amazon experience, where we are more than happy to have contributed to the preservation of such pristine natural beauty.
  
 
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   Gavin S 
 
 
 
 Verified Majestic Jungle Immersion
What a privilege & delight to enjoy the serenity and beauty of the Amazon at Sani Lodge with the Kichwa people. Superior professionalism & hospitality in every way by every staff member. We felt like treasured family and were called friends and treated as such by everyone. Like others have stated in their reviews: We would go back there in a heartbeat. Nothing can beat the tranquility of gliding on the waters, or stepping through the forest and seeing the abundance of the flora & fauna guided by the deep knowledge & appreciation of it by an indigenous guide. Majestic!
  
 
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   stuart b 
 
 
 
 Verified First class
Ten out of ten. Experienced travellers all super impressed by the lodge, staff and outstanding professionalism. Community owned is another huge plus. really really loved the paddling everywhere (no outboards) for the excusions from the lodge. Would return in a heartbeat
  
 
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   Sabii2607 
 
 
 
 Verified Top accommodation with super great tours & guides!
It was simply great there, only nice people, a great and organized team, and super nice guides with an incredible amount of knowledge! It is very clean and you can find so many birds and the black caiman right at the lodge. It was a dream experience!

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.

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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.

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