3 Top Ecuador Amazon Rainforest Tour Operators

The Sacha Lodge was founded in the 1970s when Swiss founder Benny visited Ecuador and started his first lodge on the Upper Napo River until civilization and residential development approached. To satisfy the thirst for adventure, another lodge was founded deep in Ecuador’s Amazon far away from development.

In 1992, the Sacha Lodge was completed, perched on the banks of the Pilchicocha Lake surrounded by incredible wildlife. In later years, a 5,000 acre private reserve was established surrounding the lodge to protect this incredible section of Amazon Rainforest.

The Sacha Lodge has become one of the leading tour operators in the rainforest. They consistently receive high praise from guests. And the lodge is regularly featured in international publications, including Forbes, Conde Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, Vogue, NY Times, Boston Globe and Luxury Travel Magazine.

Anakonda Amazon Cruises was founded in 2002 by Raúl García and his wife Martha. Raul has decades of experience in the naval and travel industries. And they now operate the only two luxury vessels for Ecuador’s Amazon Rainforest. These are the Manatee Amazon Explorer & the Anakonda Amazon Cruise.

The mission of Anakonda Amazon Cruises is to meld conservation with unique travel experiences. This benefits the environment and communities while offering you a fantastic experience of the Amazon. Half of the staff of Anakonda Cruises are from nearby communities to ensure locals benefit from ecotourism.

Consistently receiving high praise from guests and featuring in many travel and nature publications, Anakonda Amazon Cruises have become one of the leading tour operators for the Amazon Rainforest.

Golden Experiences & Travel own and operate unique premium experiences in Ecuador, including La Selva Lodge & Spa and the luxury-class Ocean Spray, Endemic, Elite and Petrel cruises for the Galapagos Islands. These modern and luxurious catamarans are spacious, comfortable, steady, and eminently seaworthy, setting a new standard for luxury yachts in the Galapagos

Golden Experiences promotes a sustainable relationship with the natural and social environment. They offer high-quality service, trained motivated staff, responsible management practices, and maintain positive relationships with the communities they work with.