Sinchi Wayra Yasuní Lodge Reviews

Just amazing - from start to finish
We had an absolutely unforgettable time at Sinchi Wayra Lodge! Every part of our stay was thoughtfully organized and just amazing. Here are just a few highlights: - The Gualinga family welcomed us with incredible warmth, kindness, and professionalism. From the moment we arrived, we felt genuinely cared for. - Our guide, Edwin, knew the forest like the back of his hand. He had an uncanny ability to spot hidden wildlife and plants that we never would have noticed on our own. His stories and insights made every hike an adventure, and his kind, easygoing nature made our time together a real pleasure. - The lodge itself is just beautiful, and our room was cozy and inviting - we felt at home from the very first moment and were genuinely sad to leave. - The program was really well balanced, offering a perfect mix of exploration and quiet moments to take it all in. We saw and experienced so much (but won’t spoil the surprises here!). - One of the most special moments was our time with the Sani community. Cooking freshly caught fish over an open fire with them was an unforgettable experience - and one of the best meals we’ve ever had. - Everything about our stay was seamless, from pickup to drop-off. The food was fantastic, our room was spotless and well-equipped, and we were provided with great rubber boots and ponchos for our hikes. Each day was thoughtfully planned yet flexible enough to accommodate the weather and our personal interests. We can’t recommend Sinchi Wayra Lodge highly enough - if you have the chance to visit, don’t hesitate, you won't regret it : )

Wonderful stay at a family run resort with access to the entire Amazon comfortable surroundings with a reasonable price
Very nice people who are managing and running all of the trips, transportation and food This is a family affair, and although the accommodations are somewhat rustic, the warmth and effort along with the experience more than Compensate for any lack of a luxuries. We found this to be comfortable, fairly priced and had a great experience

Aanrader..!!
Wat een fantastische plek! Hier runt een gezin een kleinschalige lodge, met zoveel Liefde een aandacht; echt ongelofelijk. Ze werken met hart en ziel om het de gasten naar hun zingen laten hebben. Het is ook idealistisch: de gemeenschap profiteert mee. Het is geen hele luxe lodge, maar dit wordt meer dan ruim gecompenseerd door de liefde en aandacht.

A jewel in the Amazon
The family atmosphere at Sinchi Wayra is bar none, the best. Every day we woke up to a beautiful bed made with flowers and beautiful towel sculptures. Meals were prepared with care and chef Chino is an excellent cook. The presentation was so appetizing. We were fortunate enough to spend Christmas Eve with the family and felt warm and welcome. Jessica Introduced her whole family and we really felt like we were part of it. We were even privileged enough to celebrate a Wayusa tea ceremony with Margaret, the mother and heart and soul of the lodge. It was so special listening to the birds of the Amazon and looking out over the Rio Napo while sharing this special, traditional Kichwa tea with the family. Edwin, the manager of the lodge, is exceptional. He has an incredible eye for birds and can see and hear them well before we ever could. The animals and flora of the area are fantastic. The tours were well organized and comfortable. I would highly recommend this incredible slice of Amazonian life. The Cultural richness of Kichwa people make it even more special. Edwin and his family have created a gem in ecotourism- sharing and preserving the historic and spiritual essence of this gorgeous and important area in the Amazon jungle.

A beautiful place with fantastic hosts. We will remember this place and the Sinchi Wayra family forever, and plan to return one
We stayed here for a wonderful 5 days that we will never forget. If you stay at Sinchi Wayra, you will have excellent experiences, see wildlife, and have adventures, but the thing that will truly stay with you is that the family is so welcoming. We felt so cared for during our stay here and all the staff were exceptional. They all went out of their way to teach us language and culture and include us in their lives for the 5 days (despite needing Eddie the guide or Google to translate a lot, due to my limited Spanish). Eddie was an exceptional guide and was fun, genuine and knowledgeable. Margherita's knowledge about plants, medicines and local history was amazing. The food was fantastic and the roo s were beautifully presented. The whole family made this experience so, so special. If we are ever in South America, we hope to come back to Sinchi Wayra!

Amazing trip to the Amazon
We spent four nights at the lodge and had an amazing time. From being met at the airport to being dropped off for our flight at the end everything was seamless. The lodge itself is very comfortable and the staff are all genuinely lovely. The meals are amazing and plentiful. It’s a three course meal twice a day in addition to breakfast. There’s also free tea/coffee/water on all the time and you can buy beers if you want. We had two guides with us for each of our excursions (Freddie and Mauro). We saw loads of different types of monkeys, multiple caimans, an anteater, frogs, tarantulas plus loads of other insects and birds. Mauro was incredibly knowledgeable and explained everything to us in English and answered all our questions. Each day was different and we had day time walks and evening excursions. We particularly enjoyed the day where we had a cooking class at the nearby Sani Village and then piranha fishing and up the observation tower. On the whole had an amazing time and really pleased we chose the Sinchi Wayra lodge.