Extreme nature
4 Days / 3 Nights
USD580
A shadow moving through the trees, macaws flying overhead at dawn, or the reflection of a pair of eyes in the darkness. The rainforest reveals its secrets to those who know how to observe. Navigate the Tambopata River, explore Pichicoya Creek, and discover the rainforest’s diverse ecosystems alongside your Ese Eja guides. Four days to follow the traces of wildlife and learn to recognize the signs of life hidden within the forest.
What You’ll Experience
- Navigate the Tambopata River at sunset and search for caimans after dark.
- Observe parrots and macaws at a natural clay lick and explore Pichicoya Creek aboard an inflatable boat.
- Explore Tres Chimbadas Lake in search of giant river otters, caimans, and waterbirds.
- Hike through primary rainforest, visit a mammal clay lick, and discover the forest after dark.
INTINERARY
Day 1 · The River at Sunset
Your adventure begins in Puerto Maldonado, where we'll welcome you and take you to the Ese Eja community of Infierno. There, you'll meet the host family who will welcome you during your stay. After lunch, you'll walk to the river landing and board a boat to explore the Tambopata River. Along the riverbanks and among the treetops, you'll search for capybaras, turtles, herons, and other wildlife that inhabit this natural corridor. As the sun disappears, your journey continues with a nighttime search for caimans. With your guide's help, you'll learn to recognize the reflection of their eyes among the shadows along the riverbank.
Day 2 · Macaws, Creeks, and the Rainforest After Dark
Before breakfast, you’ll travel upstream by boat to a clay lick where parrots and macaws gather to feed on mineral-rich clay. You’ll watch as they approach the exposed clay bank, alert to the movements and sounds around them.
Later, you’ll explore Pichicoya Creek aboard an inflatable boat. Along its vegetation-lined banks, you’ll search for monkeys, birds, and, with a little luck, reptiles that inhabit these waterways.
In the afternoon, you’ll hike through the rainforest among towering trees and vines, discovering its remarkable biodiversity and listening to stories your guides share about this land.
After dinner, an approximately two-hour night walk will reveal another side of the rainforest: frogs, tarantulas, camouflaged insects, and the sounds of creatures that awaken after dark.
Day 3 · The Waters of Tres Chimbadas and the Mammal Clay Lick
You’ll travel upstream by boat and follow a forest trail to reach Tres Chimbadas Lake. Aboard a catamaran, you’ll explore its calm waters in search of hoatzins, kingfishers, black caimans, and giant river otters, locally known as lobos de río.
In the afternoon, you’ll venture into the primary rainforest to visit a mammal clay lick. From a concealed observation spot, you’ll wait quietly for the possible arrival of peccaries, deer, tapirs, or other animals that come to the clay to obtain essential minerals.
Here, patience is part of the experience: every sound and movement could reveal the presence of a rainforest inhabitant.
Day 4 · Until Next Time, Infierno
After breakfast, you’ll say goodbye to your Ese Eja host family and return to Puerto Maldonado.
Your transfer to the airport or bus terminal will mark the end of four days spent discovering the natural world from a different perspective.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is community-based (experiential) tourism?
It consists of sharing activities that immerse travelers in the daily life of local communities. Visitors actively participate in agricultural and artisanal tasks while experiencing ancestral customs and traditions, creating a deep and authentic connection with the local culture.
How do i get to madre de dios (Infierno Native Community)?
- From Lima: 1 hour 20 minutes by plane to Madre de Dios
- From Cusco: 30 minutes by plane to Madre de Dios
- From Cusco: 8 hours by car to Madre de Dios
What is included in our experiences?
- Round-trip transportation
- Meals
- Guided tours
- Accommodation
- Special dietary requirements (vegetarian or food allergies)
- Water containers for your stay and activities
- Rubber boots for hikes
- All activities according to the selected program
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