Trips down inacessible rivers are done on inflatable rafts. Excellent physical condition is required. This path leads to the blackwater paradise of Pilchicocha Lake where, expecting to find no one, you are met by paddlers in dugout canoes to take you across the lake to the lodge, a welcomed destination for tired travelers. The lodging at Sacha is designed to offer comfort while preserving the environment and rainforest ambiance. Each of the 10 double cabins, screened, with high thatched roofs and private shaded terraces is constructed with traditional materials and nestles well concealed in the lush surroundings.
Visitors overlook the jungle from hammocks, where they often report seeing wild fauna.
A bar and lounge, with a raised lookout for a scenic view of Pilchiococha Lake, offers excellent opportunities for birdwatching. Activities Guests are divided into small groups, each of which are led by a native guide with expert knowledge of the rainforest's medicinal and other useful plants, and a bilingual naturalist guide, educated in the biology and ecology of the area. Each group decides on its own wake up and breakfast time, as well as the difficulty and duration of their morning outings. Activities are spread out over a wide area and allow visitors to explore several distinct, but equally fascinating habitats. A favorite activity is to paddle dugout canoes along tannin-rich blackwater creeks and lakes, where luxuriant palm and bromeliads thrive, and the possibilities of spotting the ocelot or puma are endless.