Leaving the lodge after breakfast, you begin your hike on trail Lagartococha. This trail lets you learn more about the native people and their relationship with the forest. Learn about the trees where native people believe the spirits of their ancestors live and the mysterious “duwende” or devil-man of the forest. After arriving at Lake Lagartococha, take a tranquil canoe ride through a natural swamp, home of anacondas, caimans, and capybaras. After the canoe ride, walking on the other side of Largatococha may allow you to spot capuchin or squirrel monkeys playfully jumping through the trees. Return from the walk or canoe ride and head back to the lodge for a refreshing lake dip or a relaxing nap in your hammock on your private balcony. After lunch, your native guide will teach you to fish for the infamous razor-toothed piranha. Remember that piranhas will never attack a person, and swimming at the same time is perfectly safe and fun!

Around 15:30, you will begin what many think is the best trail at Sacha, a silent canoe ride through the flooded Amazonian forest. Where you have a good chance of being surrounded by troops of squirrel, capuchin, and howler monkeys, keep your eyes peeled for the shy and elusive river otter and the incredibly well-camouflaged three-toed sloth! After your eye-popping ride through the flooded forest, you will arrive at Sacha’s 135-foot wooden tower built around an ancient Kapok tree. Get close-up views of vibrantly colored birds through Sacha’s Powerful scopes, and watch the sunset with a fantastic view of Mount Sumaco, a volcano, and possibly a view of the snow-covered caps of the Andes!