Ecuador’s Amazon · Yasuní
Our recommended selection of eco-lodges in and around Yasuní National Park, one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Two are owned and run by Kichwa communities, two are pioneering first-class lodges; all four combine perfectly with the Galápagos and Mindo Cloud Forest.
Our recommended selection
| Lodge | Where | Owned by | Rooms | Highlights | Price per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sani Lodge | Yasuní Biosphere Reserve, on a lagoon off the Napo | Kichwa community of Sani Isla | Cabins, suites and a family cabin | 118-ft canopy tower, community life | On request |
| Napo Wildlife Center | Inside Yasuní National Park, on Añangu Lake | Kichwa Añangu community | Cabins and lake-view suites | Two parrot clay licks, canopy tower | On request |
| Sacha Lodge | Private 5,000-acre reserve on Pilchicocha Lake | Private | Rooms and suites with AC and Wi-Fi | Canopy walk, canopy crane, lake pool | From US$1,890 (4 days) |
| La Selva Eco-Lodge | Yasuní Biosphere Reserve, on Lake Garzacocha | Private | 19 panoramic and family staterooms | Spa, yoga, 38-m tower | From US$1,290 (3 days) |
Prices are the lodges’ published 2026 rates, without flights Quito–Coca (about US$260–280 round trip). Sani and Napo quote on request: we send you the current rate within 24 hours.
Which lodge is right for you?
Best for culture and families
Owned and run by the Kichwa community of Sani Isla, on a quiet lagoon at the edge of Yasuní, with a 118-ft canopy tower.
Best for wildlife
Inside Yasuní National Park, owned by the Kichwa Añangu community and famous for its parrot clay licks.
Best for the canopy and comfort
A private 5,000-acre reserve on Pilchicocha Lake with a 94-ft canopy walk, a canopy crane and a pool in the lake.
Best for wellness and couples
A premium lodge with spa and yoga on Lake Garzacocha, 70 km into the rainforest, with a 38-m (125-ft) tower.
Photographed at Sani Lodge by David Brito
About Yasuní National Park
The Amazon rainforest stretches across 5.5 million km² in nine countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, French Guiana, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela. Although it covers just 4% of the world’s land, around a third of all known plant, animal and insect species live here: more than 40,000 plant species, over 400 mammals, 1,300 bird species and millions of insects. More than 400 indigenous peoples live in the Amazon, and some of them have never had contact with the outside world.
In the northeast of Ecuador, at the crossroads of the Equator, the Amazon and the Andes, Yasuní is considered one of the single most diverse areas in the world. It covers 9,820 km² (3,790 sq mi), was created in 1979 and was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1989. It is home to over 4,000 plant species, more than 170 mammals, 121 reptiles, 1,100 tree species, around 600 bird species and tens of thousands of insects, many of them found nowhere else.
The park lies in territory claimed by the Huaorani people, and two other peoples, the Tagaeri and the Taromenane, live there in voluntary isolation. To protect them and the park’s biodiversity, the Tagaeri-Taromenane Intangible Zone was created in 1999. Its wildlife and its living cultures make Yasuní a paradise for wildlife lovers and for travelers who want to meet Amazon communities. More about Yasuní.
On the Amazon side of the Andes, Ecuador protects parks such as Yasuní, Sumaco Napo-Galeras, Cayambe-Coca, Llanganates, Sangay, Podocarpus and Yacuri, plus the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, the second largest in the country.
Why not both? The Amazon is a 30-minute flight from Quito, so it fits easily before or after your cruise. Read our comparison of the Galápagos and the Ecuadorian Amazon.
That’s why you choose Dana Tours
We are the owners of Las Terrazas de Dana
Las Terrazas de Dana Boutique Lodge & Spa is one of the top-rated lodges in Mindo on Tripadvisor and Booking.com, only two hours from Quito airport, with first-class service. Accommodation, all meals and transfers are included in our programs. Visit the lodge website.
Questions
It depends on what you want. For wildlife, Napo Wildlife Center, inside Yasuní. For the canopy and comfort, Sacha Lodge. For culture and families, Sani Lodge. For spa and wellness, La Selva.
A 25–30 minute flight from Quito to Coca, then a motorized canoe down the Napo River (about 2 to 3 hours) and, for most lodges, a short walk and a paddle canoe.
Three nights is ideal for a first visit: enough time for the towers, the clay licks, the lakes and a community visit. Four nights if you are a keen birder or photographer.
In 2026, from about US$1,290 per person for 2 nights at La Selva and US$1,890 for 3 nights at Sacha, plus US$260–280 for the flights. All meals, guides and excursions are included.
Yes, it is our favorite combination: the Galápagos for the islands’ wildlife, the Amazon for the rainforest and Mindo Cloud Forest in between. See our land tours.
Tell us your dates and the kind of experience you are looking for, and we will recommend the right lodge and combine it with the Galápagos and Mindo Cloud Forest.
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