Cultural Roots & Amazon Adrenaline
A morning with the Ese Eja community, an afternoon on Sandoval Lake, and a night on the river — four days that connect the rainforest's people and its wildlife instead of picking one.
Itinerary
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 1⁄2 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.
Food: Lunch and dinner
Immerse yourself in a culture zone by interacting with local communities, learning about their traditions and participating in authentic cultural experience
We visit a local tribe and experience which run by women artisans in the Ese Eja Palma Real community, where authenticity and connection with nature are intertwined in an exceptional way. Our hoest will awaits with a warm welcoming and traditional dances to invite you to know the Ese Eja culture through guided tours and artisan workshops. Our visit contribute to preserving this Amazonian cultural gem asa heritage of tehir knowledge.
By the afternoon we comeback in the lodge to rest and enjoy the enviorment
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
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 freshwater fish . largest in the world “el Paiche”. After this adventure deep into the heart of the reserve,we return and enjoy a restorative drink, before taking a nap.
At night you will have an interesting night excursion, you will navigate the Madre de Dios River, to get to know its ecosystem, Amazonian streams, the behavior of nocturnal fauna on the banks of the river. Our day ends with a traditional dinner in the dining room.
Food: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
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.
A closer look
Included, and beyond
The rainforest has people in it too
Most Tambopata itineraries are wildlife-only. This one adds time with the Ese Eja community — an actual conversation and exchange, not a staged stop — alongside the same lake crossings and night expeditions the reserve is known for.
Same wildlife, wider context
Sandoval Lake's giant otters and macaws are still the centerpiece here, but the tour gives equal weight to the human side of the Bajo Madre de Dios corridor most visitors never hear about.
Who this tour is for
Travelers who want the rainforest and the people who've lived in it for generations to be part of the same trip.
- Airport Transportation – Lodge – airport
- 03 nights accommodation in a private bungalow
- Appliances and towels in the cabin.
- Excursions described according to the program
- 03 breakfasts, 03 lunches, 03 dinners.
- Boat transportation on all excursions.
- Official guide in Spanish/English throughout your stay
- Rubber boots in case of rain
- Safety life jacket for everyone on the boat.
- Welcome drink and refreshment of the day available in
- Culture zone exploring by ESE EJA family
- Entrance ticket to the Tambopata national reserve
- Comprehensive travel assistance
- Alcoholic beverages and bar consumption
- Extra passenger expenses
- Bus or Flight tickets from/to Puerto Maldonado
- Travel and/or medical insurance
- Eco-friendly presentation
- Exclusive design
180° forest view - Private terrace in deluxe category
- Private bathroom
- Private shower
- Sink with forest view
- Separate entrance
- Wardrobe
- Towels
- Eco-friendly headdresses
- Andean sandals
- Fan
- Framed mosquito nets
- Emergency whistle
- Hammock area
- Smoking area
- Restaurant and bar
- Outdoor activities
- Interconnected family cabins
- Cabins with river or forest views
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hot and cold beverage station
- Craft and local products shop
- Concierge service
- Excess luggage storage in the city
- Travel assistance
- Currency exchange
- Comprehensive waterway transportation
- Early check-in outside of standard hours.
- Early check-out outside of regular hours.
- Meals not included in the plan.
- Kayaking on the Briolo River.
- Luxury Collection Canopy Walkway.
- Internship at biological stations or rescue centers.
- Amazonian products and crafts from the store.
- Bar consumption.
- A la carte dishes not included in the special menu.
- Guide in specialized languages.
Rates for your stay
| Bungalow | Occupancy | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Forest View Bungalow | Single | $958.00 |
| Classic Forest View Bungalow | Double | $1,198.00 |
| Classic Forest View Bungalow | Triple | $1,707.00 |
| Classic Forest View Bungalow | Cuadruple | $2,156.00 |
| Superior Deluxe River View | Single | $1,003.00 |
| Superior Deluxe River View | Double | $1,328.00 |
| Superior Deluxe River View | Quadruple Familiar Villa | $2,416.00 |