Tambopata Macaw Clay Lick: 3 Day Jungle Wildlife Experience

5.0
(14 reviews)

3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

On this immersive trip to the Tambopata National Reserve, we begin with a one-hour car ride from Puerto Maldonado, followed by a scenic motorized canoe ride on the Tambopata River. Along the way, spot stunning Amazon wildlife. Spend two nights in a comfortable jungle lodge surrounded by pristine rainforest. The highlight of this tour is visiting the famous macaw clay lick, where hundreds of parrots and macaws gather each morning, a once in a lifetime birdwatching experience. Enjoy guided walks in primary forest, night excursions to discover nocturnal species, and total immersion in Amazon biodiversity. After three unforgettable days in the Peruvian jungle, return to Puerto Maldonado by private transport.

What's Included

Entrance tickets to the Tambopata National Reserve.
Rubber boots
Mineral water
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Motor boat
Land transfer (4X4)
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
First-aid Kit
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Pick up from the airport or bus station
Professional tour guide
Domestic or international flights
Tips for guide, driver, and lodge staff - Optional
Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls, etc.)
Entrance to attractions not mentioned in the itinerary

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We offer convenient pick-up for all travelers from the airport, land terminal, or their hotel in Puerto Maldonado, depending on their location.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Puerto Maldonado – Tambopata Jungle Walking

    1 stop
  • 1
    Tambopata National Reserve

    Arrival at the airport or bus station and transfer to our office. Our guide will explain you about the tour, before leaving to our adventure. In case you have big luggage, we suggest re pack to store the not needed items and carry just enough for the trip. Land transfer (4X4) wheeled truck to our destination for about 1 hour to reach the banks of the Tambopata River, by river will take more than 1 hours (just information). In this place we will take a boat to our lodge. In the afternoon, after lunch we let’s explore a wonderful place, walking into the rainforest where we will have the opportunity to see animals in their natural habitat as amphibians, mammals, reptiles and wonderful insects, among others species.

    12 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 2

    Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick – Spotting Caiman & Jungle Exploring

    1 stop
  • 2
    Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick

    We wake up very early, at 4:30 am, to go on an incredible journey by boat to the world’s largest macaw clay lick “ EL CHUNCHO”, a journey of about 1:30 hours by boat, on the way we will have the opportunity to see some species such as capybaras, which is the world’s largest rodents, tapirs, and you can even see the most beautiful South American feline, jaguar , many of our clients are witnesses with photographic evidence of encounters with these beautiful mammals. After arrival to the Tambopata Macaw Clay Licks you will see hundreds of parrots of different species come to eat clay adjacent to the river on the wall, we will accommodate us in our chairs to wait to begin one of the most beautiful natural sights of birds in the world. A parrots are followed by 3 species of the most colorful macaws of America, reds and greens, blues and yellows come to gather to eat clay needed in the daily diet and eliminate toxins. On a good day of activity you will see hundreds of these wonderful animals flying over you. An experience for life.Return to our lodge, for lunch and resting time. -Then we will walk through the botanical garden where you can see some fruit, timber and medicinal species in our area. In the afternoon we will have the opportunity to explore the jungle , we will have more opportunity to observe the larger animals on the forest of the Tambopata Reserve. For the night off to rest or possibility of another night walk .

    12 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 3

    Tambopata Lodge / Puerto Maldonado City – Airport or Bus Station

    1 stop
  • 3
    Puerto Maldonado

    This day very early we will have a walk in the forest to see more biodiversity later we will return to the lodge to have a good breakfast After breakfast, our boat takes us to transport back to Puerto Maldonado, the same route back, we will return back to the town. Arrival in Puerto Maldonado and transfer to the airport terminal.

    10 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Palotoa Amazon Travel

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Eco Tours
Volunteer Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Show more

Rating

5.0 Based on 14 14 reviews
5 stars
14
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0
from per person
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}