Cultural Roots & Adrenaline | Amazonian Legacy Through Living History and Indigenous Families

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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  Day 1: Arrival – Forest Walk & Night Safari

  The journey begins when you arrive at Puerto Maldonado to embark on an outboard boat along the Madre de Dios River to Ecolucerna Lodge (approximately 1 ½ hours downstream). Upon arrival you will enjoy a tasty lunch made from organic ingredients and native flavors. After lunch you will take a walk through the natural trails, where you will discover and learn about the primary and secondary forest, its components, uses, man-made transformations, and its relevance to the world. This walk will end at night where you will have the opportunity to observe the behavior of the nocturnal flora and fauna of the Amazon.
  Returning to the Lodge you will enjoy a traditional restorative dinner.
  Meals: Lunch and dinner.

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  02

  Day 2: Full Day with Ese Eja Native Community

  Immerse yourself in a culture zone by interacting with local communities and learning about their traditions in an authentic cultural experience.
  We visit the Ese Eja Palma Real community, where an artisan cooperative run by women welcomes us with authenticity and a deep connection with nature. Our host will await with a warm welcome and traditional dances to invite you to discover the Ese Eja culture through guided tours and artisan workshops. Our visit contributes to preserving this Amazonian cultural gem as a heritage of their ancestral knowledge.
  By the afternoon we return to the lodge to rest and enjoy the surrounding environment.
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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  Day 3: Expedition to Sandoval Lake & Night Caiman Safari

  Today you will live a day of many emotions. After having a nutritious breakfast, you will get ready for a walk along the Tambopata National Reserve, which will lead you to Lake Sandoval. Here you will understand why Madre de Dios is known as the biodiversity capital of Peru.
  You will learn about the conservation work of the Reserve and about the formation of the lake, sailing in a canoe through this mirror of water, home of the endangered giant otter, the blue and yellow macaw, and one of the largest freshwater fish in the world, the "Paiche". After this adventure deep into the heart of the reserve, we return and enjoy a restorative drink before taking a short rest.
  At night you will have an interesting night excursion, navigating the Madre de Dios River to get to know its ecosystem, Amazonian streams, and the behavior of nocturnal fauna on the banks of the river. Our day ends with a traditional dinner in the dining room.
  Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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  Day 4: Farewell Breakfast & Return to Puerto Maldonado

  This morning you will be free to enjoy the sunrise and capture the impressive views of the Madre de Dios River. You will enjoy one last nutritious breakfast with organic ingredients from our pantry before leaving.
  Your guide and the staff will be ready for a farewell and thank you for your visit to our cozy place.
  You will travel by canoe with an outboard motor back to Puerto Maldonado. According to your flight departure time, you can relax and calmly wait for your flight home or to your next destination.
  Meals: Breakfast.

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