Went to the Sani lodge for a 5 day trip to finish off a trip to Ecuador. Everything was well-planned and worked as we had hoped for. The travel to Coca went smoothly and we were picked up by an English/Spanish speaking guide. The boat trip to the lodge was a great sign of things to come. We were really... more

We had a great time at Sani. We had requested a private guide and paid $120 extra so we could follow our own schedule. We hiked whenever we wanted to, we canoed a lot, we hiked late at night. There were only 8 other guests during the week we stayed. They were all exceptionally nice. The staff was great. It... more

My week at Sani Lodge was magical. The flight arrangements for Quito to Coca went smoothly. An english speaking representative of Sani Community meeting me at the airports making all transfers easy. The boat ride down the Rio Napo was interesting and the first sight of the lodge reflecting in the blackwater lake was picture perfect. I was met by... more

We spent four days in December 2007 at the Sani Lodge and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. We were met at the airport in Coca and transported to the river canoe. There were several people that spoke English and everything went smoothly. The food at the lodge was excellent , filtered water is provided and--the hot chocolate was to... more

Sani lodge is a perfect gem that appears suddenly in the Napo River in the middle of a protected rainforest . I felt wrapped in a blanket of nature and was attended to by the kindest people. I was met at the place in coca by a charming fellow Javier who was my personal guide for the entire experience Cared... more

My husband and I stayed at Sani Lodge the first week in September, 07. The staff was courteous and helpful. There was always someone there who spoke English. Several of the natural history guides were young women, one from Chile, another from Holland, I think. They both spoke Spanish, and English. Our native Sani guide, Carlos, was an exceptional birder,... more

We booked a 3 day package for Sani Lodge with a travel agent in Quito. We paid the $450 per person because Sani Lodge, owned by the local Quechua community, also stated through their marketing and website that they believed in having guidance and assistance by outside experts to provide a "five-star ecotourism experience." At the time their website listed... more

Our 5 day stay in early May was way beyond expectations. Our guide, Javier, was incredible. He was raised in the area and had just returned from spending 1 year in the US to improve his English skills He and his cousin, Carlos, were extremely knowledgeable, good-natured and very attentive. The lodge is run by the local tribe based on... more

Sani Lodge is a great way to have a real rain forest experience in relative comfort. It is a couple of hours down the Napo River from Coca, and is run by a local Quichua community, so the profits support the community. Although the service was not as efficient as some other more experienced lodges, it was still good and... more