3 EcoMagic Days – A Rainforest Eco-Experience
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Overview
Puerto Maldonado is known as Peru’s biodiversity capital. There are a few places in the world with such a magical combination of vibrant forests, winding rivers, and large swamps, all within sustainable ecosystems called aguajales.
EcoAmazonia Lodge location is two hours from Puerto Maldonado. To reach the lodge, you will navigate by boat through the Madre de Dios River, in the heart of the Tambopata region of the Amazon.
EcoAmazonia has 50 comfortable bungalows, designed and built with local materials while adhering to environmental and social responsibility standards.
Full Itinerary
Upon your arrival in Puerto Maldonado, Peru’s capital of biodiversity, we will recieve you at the airport. From there, we will begin our program with a bus ride around the city.
Afterwards, you will head to Puerto Capitanía to board a motorised riverboat and navigate along the Madre de Dios River to EcoAmazonia Lodge. During the journey, you may be fortunate to spot several exotic animal species, such as ronsocos, caimans, turtles, herons, and coromonts, in their natural habitat.
Once you reach the lodge, an exquisite drink it will wellcome you. You will proceed to your bungalow and get settled. Lunch will follow.
CAIMÁN POND
Led by your specialised guide, you will begin your tour with an impressive trail to Caimán Pond, a small lake with an abundance of black caiman (Melanosuchus niger) and caiman (Caiman crocodilus) specimens.
At the end of the evening, you will witness a spectacular Amazonian sunset — an intense and colourful experience.
A delicious dinner will await you at the lodge. You’ll have some free time afterwards, so enjoy a drink at the bar and spend some time in the excellent game room!
You’ll wake up to the beautiful singing of Amazonian birds. A hearty breakfast will provide the energy for a stimulating morning.
LAKE APU VICTOR
After breakfast, you will begin your hike into the depths of the forest along trails featuring specially designed bridges to cross gorges and rivers. Along the way, you will pass through the flooded forest and a great variety of flora, fauna and wildlife. You will then arrive at the majestic crystal waters of Lake Apu Victor, surrounded by marshes and giant trees.
Afterwards, you’ll head to the Observation Deck, from which you’ll have a panoramic view of the lake and its inhabitants: parrots, macaws, toucans, camungos, shanshos, herons, caimans, turtles, etc. We may even have a chance to observe the giant otter — one of the rainforest’s most spectacular animals.
After several hours, you will return to the Lodge to enjoy lunch.
MONKEY ISLAND
In the afternoon, accompanied by your specialised guide, you will visit Monkey Island, a unique place in the heart of the Madre de Dios River. The location of Monkey Island is five minutes from the Lodge. During the hike, we will observe extraordinary landscapes, exuberant flora, and a variety of monkey species living in their natural habitat. We will be able to see Maquisapas, Capuchins, Small Lion Monkeys, Frailes, Cotos, and other animals such as Coatis and Sloths, as well as a great variety of birds.
Finally, we will enjoy the most impressive sunset in the jungle. Back at the Lodge, we conclude the day with a pleasant dinner.
After a restful night’s sleep, the morning begins with the sound of beautiful birdsongs from the Amazon Paradise. In our dining room, a farewell breakfast will be waiting for you before returning to Puerto Maldonado.
Included/Exclude
- Transfer from the airport to the Lodge and return to Puerto Maldonado Airport
- 24-hour support from the company owner
- River transportation on the Madre de Dios to the Lodge
- Accommodation in Bungalows in double accommodations with a private bathroom
- Meals at the Lodge (vegetarian option as well)
- Water, juices, or traditional beverages
- Excursions with our English-speaking expert Jungle biologists
- Rubber boots (please bring rain gear)
- FLIGHT TICKETS or bus tickets (ask us for the tickets, we can organise them!)
- Alcoholic and extra drinks, tips are optional
- Insurance of any kind
Recommendations, what to bring
- A day backpack (to carry personal items)
- Long pants & long-sleeved cotton shirts (we recommend easy dry clothing)
- Rain gear (poncho)
- Low-heeled walking shoes
- Hat/sunglasses, sunscreen
- Insect repellent (must be number one on your list!)
- A water bottle
- Good binoculars and a flashlight or headlight
- Cameras with extra external batteries
- Your passport, yellow fever certificate, and extra money in plastic bags
- If you have extra-large feet, we may not be able to find rubber boots in your size for the muddy trails, as they are generally not available in Peru. Please bring old shoes for the muddy trails.
What we need when you make a reservation
- Full name, as written in your passport (please include a scanned copy of your passport)
- Passport number
- Nationality
- Date of birth
- Tour Departure date
- Send a deposit of 60% of the total price of your tour. (The remainder of your balance will be due upon your arrival in Cusco.) Payment can be made via Western Union, PayPal, ABN AMRO Bank in Holland, or securely and directly through our website by selecting your desired tour and clicking the BOOK NOW button.
Prices
- Price per Person US$345.00
- Price is based on two people.
- A single person pays $ 60 extra per night
Children under 2 years don’t pay. For children aged 2 to 8, the Tour is discounted by 30%.
“With every tour you book with Green Peru Adventures, you can request a free walking tour of Cusco’s mysterious and historical city, accompanied by one of our professional guides, who speaks several languages.”
We are looking forward to creating an unforgettable experience for you.
