EXPERIENCES
Forest Treasures & Cacao
Aventure
Expedition
Cultural Experiences
Sensory & Gastronomy
Climb to the canopy, harvest wild cacao and discover why the Amazon was the world's first chocolate kitchen. A culinary experience found at no other lodge in Tambopata.
DAY BY DAY
Itinerary
Day 01: Reception – Walk – River Safari
The journey begins when you arrive in Puerto Maldonado and are transferred to board an outboard boat along the Madre de Dios River to Ecolucerna Lodge (approximately 1 ½ hrs downriver).
Upon arrival you will enjoy a tasty lunch made from organic ingredients and native flavors. After lunch you will take a walk along 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.
At the end of the day we will have an interesting excursion, sailing along the Madre de Dios River at night, to learn about its ecosystem, Amazonian ravines, and the behavior of nocturnal fauna on the river banks.
Returning to the Lodge you will enjoy a restorative traditional dinner.
Meals: Lunch and dinner
Day 02: Artisan Chocolate Session – Rescue Center
As usual after breakfast we start our tour and depending on the weather conditions we can enter the farm during the morning or afternoon.
On this tour you will be part of a unique session where you will learn in depth about the different cacao fruits and the ways they are grown in our area. You will have the opportunity to see, touch and taste the cocoa pod and beans. We can visit the neighboring farms, the botanical garden or the organic farm surrounding the ecolodge to find the cacao tree, depending on the season.
We will return to the Cayman lounge and you will participate in the process of preparing artisanal chocolate in the Amazonian and rustic style. We will be there to roast, peel, mix and mold the final products that Wonka and everyone loves.
In the afternoon we will visit the RESCUE CENTER, it is a place where a non-profit organization works and encourages the rescue of animals to reintroduce them into their wild life, on our way we will also visit the Canopy tower, to see the beauty of the rainforest and some birds that come out of the treetops. Breathe health, breathe amazon!
Our day ends with a traditional dinner at the caiman dining room.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 03: Sunrise and Departure to Puerto Maldonado
Our team says goodbye today and offers a last and tasty breakfast. In the morning we recommend being in the public hammock area to capture the true Amazonian spirit and enjoy the breeze of nature.
At 8 am we return to Puerto Maldonado on a combined boat and car trip that ends at the airport or at your hotel in the city.
Meals: Breakfast
GALLERY
A closer look
GOOD TO KNOW
Included, and beyond
Chocolate, before it's chocolate
Long before cacao becomes a bar, it's a pod growing wild in the Tambopata rainforest. This tour takes you to harvest it yourself, then walks you through turning it into chocolate by hand — the same process this part of the Amazon has used for generations.
A canopy view most itineraries skip
Between cacao sessions, you climb into the canopy tower for a view of the forest from above, visit a wildlife rescue center working with rehabilitated animals, and go out on the river after dark to track nocturnal wildlife.
Who this tour is for
Travelers who want the Amazon rainforest to be something they made with their hands, not just something they photographed.
- Transportation from
- Airport – Lodge – Airport
02 nights accommodation in private bungalows - White line and towels in cabin.
- Excursions described according to the program
02 breakfasts, 02 lunches, 02 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 soft drink of the day available in the Gran Caiman Room
- Special artisanal chocolate session
- Tickets and port taxes for entry to the Tambopata National Reserve
- Comprehensive travel assistance
- Alcoholic beverages and bar consumption
- Extra passenger expenses
- Travel and/or medical insurance
- Bus or plane tickets from/to Puerto Maldonado
- 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
PRICING
Rates for your stay
| Bungalow | Occupancy | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Forest View Bungalow | Single | $494.00 |
| Classic Forest View Bungalow | Double | $658.00 |
| Classic Forest View Bungalow | Triple | $1,166.00 |
| Classic Forest View Bungalow | Cuadruple | $1,472.00 |
| Superior Deluxe River View | Single | $539.00 |
| Superior Deluxe River View | Double | $748.00 |
| Superior Deluxe River View | Quadruple Familiar Villa | $1,364.00 |
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