16 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026 (7 days)
USD3,495 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Local Leader
Tour price (Per person): USD3,495 * GBP2,689 * EUR3,089 * AUD5,445
Single Supplement: USD970 * GBP746 * EUR857 * AUD1,511
Flight costs: USD310 * GBP238 * EUR274 * AUD483
27 Dec 2026 - 02 Jan 2027 (7 days)
USD3,495 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Local Leader
Tour price (Per person): USD3,495 * GBP2,689 * EUR3,089 * AUD5,445
Single Supplement: USD970 * GBP746 * EUR857 * AUD1,511
Flight costs: USD310 * GBP238 * EUR274 * AUD483
Nestled in the heart of Ecuador’s Amazon Basin, Sacha Lodge offers incredible access to one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth. With just over 600 species recorded in the area, it is a premier destination for birders seeking both sheer diversity and a chance at several iconic South American species. Our tour is designed to explore the mosaic of micro-habitats that make up the Upper Amazon biome- ranging from varzea and terra firme forest to oxbow lakes and both a canopy tower and canopy walkway - maximizing our chances of encountering a remarkable array of avian life.
Among the many highlights we may encounter are Harpy Eagle, Hoatzin, Agami and Zigzag Herons, Grey-winged Trumpeter, Sungrebe, Scarlet, Blue-and-yellow, Chestnut-fronted and Red-bellied Macaws, Wire-crested Thorntail, Gould’s Jewelfront, Great and Long-tailed Potoos, White-throated, Yellow-throated and Channel-billed Toucans, Many-banded and Ivory-billed Aracaris, Green-and-rufous and American Pygmy Kingfishers, Gilded and Scarlet-crowned Barbets, Coppery-chested Jacamar, Crimson-crested Woodpecker, Rusty-belted Tapaculo, Cinnamon Attila, Grey-tailed and Screaming Pihas, Golden-headed and Orange-crowned Manakins, Fiery-throated Fruiteater, Bare-necked Fruitcrow, Plum-throated and Spangled Cotingas, and an astounding diversity of antbirds, including Cocha Antshrike and Lunulated Antbird.
Harpy Eagle; Hoatzin; Agami & Zigzag Herons; Grey-winged Trumpeter; Sungrebe; Scarlet, Blue-and-yellow, Chestnut-fronted & Red-bellied Macaws; Wire-crested Thorntail; Gould’s Jewelfront; Great & Long-tailed Potoos; White-throated, Yellow-throated & Channel-billed Toucans; Many-banded & Ivory-billed Aracaris; Green-and-rufous & American Pygmy Kingfishers; Gilded & Scarlet-crowned Barbets; Coppery-chested Jacamar; Crimson-crested Woodpecker; Rusty-belted Tapaculo; Cinnamon Attila; Grey-tailed & Screaming Pihas; Golden-headed & Orange-crowned Manakins; Fiery-throated Fruiteater; Bare-necked Fruitcrow; Plum-throated & Spangled Cotingas; Cocha Antshrike & Lunulated Antbird.
Brown Woolley Monkey; Common Squirrel Monkey; White-fronted Capuchin; Golden-mantled & Napo Tamarins; Pygmy Marmoset; Dusky Titi; Red Howler; Monk Saki; White-bellied Spider Monkey; Black Agouti.
Rio Napo river-edge forest, Rio Napo river islands, Amazon terra firme forest, Amazon varzea forest, Amazon riparian habitat and blackwater lagoons
warm to hot and humid in the Amazon lowlands
8 with 1 Rockjumper leader & local birding leader
UNDEMANDING: This tour is ideal for birders and wildlife enthusiasts of all experience levels. It’s suitable for most mobility levels and offers a relaxed pace, ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone.
Easy to moderate paced tour suited for those in good health with reasonable level of fitness. Not suited for anyone with mobility challenges or serious medical conditions. All walks & activities at the lodge are optional. Birding lodge surrounds, canopy tower, canopy walkway, dugout canoe trips, clay licks and forest trails that can be muddy/slippery, especially after rain.
Very comfortable.
Moderate, several difficult rainforest skulkers & mid-canopy flocks.
Worthwhile to good.
We had a great time, both Dušan Brinkhuizen (all 4 trips) and Andrés Trujillo (Galapagos) were excellent. We were very happy with the accommodation, transport and the variety of wildlife that we saw.
It was a well-oiled machine. Dušan Brinkhuizen is an excellent guide. It goes without saying he knows his birds and he kept the whole adventure moving smoothly. I would hope Dušan would be the guide on my next Rockjumper tour.
Lev is a consummate professional. Excellent ability to do his job of guiding, getting on birds, identifying birds-- what we all came for. I would be delighted to travel with Lev again.
Dušan is an excellent field ornithologist with an encyclopaedic knowledge of bird song, taxonomy, and field identification marks. Ornithology is Dušan’s passion. He is also excellent with the clients – friendly, courteous, patient, and anxious that everyone sees all the birds and enjoys the tour. It was a great tour!
This was my first Rockjumper experience and it was excellent. Dušan Brinkhuizen was amazing at finding birds.
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