Puerto Maldonado: Tambopata's Macaw Jungle Cusco | 3 Days

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

Be captivated by the vibrant display of macaws at the world-famous Macaw Clay Lick.

Our 3-day tour immerses you in the Tambopata rainforest’s incredible biodiversity, with a special focus on the macaws. Witness these magnificent birds in their full glory as they gather at the clay lick, showcasing their vibrant plumage. Alongside the macaws, you’ll encounter other exotic wildlife and enjoy exploring the lush jungle.

It’s a unique adventure that bird lovers and nature enthusiasts won’t want to miss.

What's Included

Rubber boots
First aid kit
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
All meals (vegetarian optional)
Professional Guide
Entrance to the Sandoval lake S/. 65.00 soles
Accommodations in lodges
Reception in the airport/ bus station transfer to Puerto Maldonado
Entrance fees (Tambopata National Reserve US$ 20)

Meeting and pickup

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

The day before departure, we will send you information on the organization of the excursion by WhatsApp and by email.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Day 1: CANOPY / NATIVE FAMILY VISIT / SANDOVAL LAKE

    7 stops
  • 1
    Puerto Maldonado

    Pick up from the airport or bus station, transfer to the river port (Capitania Port), one hour travel down the river by boat.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Puerto Maldonado

    -Then we will visit a native family, where we will learn about their culture. -After, we will go to a restaurant for lunch.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Puerto Maldonado

    After lunch, we will travel about 30 minutes to reach a tower that is 27 meters high, which will allow us to reach a suspension bridge. We will cross the bridge among trees reaching 89 meters tall at a height of 37 meters in the middle of the main branches of an ancient tree. This will provide a great opportunity to see animals that are impossible to see from the ground.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Puerto Maldonado

    We will then prepare for a pure adrenaline rush – zip-lining. We will feel like birds as we fly along a cable, covering over 190 meters in mere seconds.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Puerto Maldonado

    Then we will arrive at another hanging bridge over 75 meters long and 27 meters high, after which we will glide along another cable that is 160 meters long. We 100% guarantee safety, fun, and adrenaline during this adventure

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Tambopata National Reserve

    After, we will travel in our boat to Sandoval Oxbow Lake, and from there we will enter the Tambopata National Reserve by foot.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Lago Sandoval

    -After the entry checkpoint, we will walk for about an hour and a half until we arrive at Maloka Sandoval Lodge where we will stay in our rooms near the lake. -In the evening we will explore to look for the eyes of caimans.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • Day 2

    DAY 2: MACAW PALM LICK/ SWIMMING IN THE LAKE

    4 stops
  • 8
    Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick

    - We will get up very early to go to see macaw palm lick, which is a special place around the National Reserve where different types of macaws and parrots go to eat in the dead palms. The palms are rich in minerals such as calcium, sodium, potassium, etc. which are very important for digestion. - Then we will go back to the lodge for breakfast.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick

    - After breakfast, we will go for a walk to see the amazing flora, and along the way we can see some mammals, such as monkeys, deer, peccaries, tapirs, sloth, anteaters, etc. - Then we will return to the lodge for lunch.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 10
    Lago Sandoval

    - After lunch we can swim in the lake. - After that we will visit Sandoval Lake on canoe where we will see the diversity of flora and fauna around the lake. - Then we go back to the lodge for dinner.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 11

    - After dinner we can take a hike to see nocturnal animals as: night birds, insect, spiders, tarantulas, scorpions, frogs, etc. - We overnight in our comfortable lodge.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    DAY 03: LAKE SANDOVAL / PUERTO MALDONADO / AIRPORT

    1 stop
  • 12
    Puerto Maldonado

    Early morning after breakfast we will walk in the same way back to Puerto Maldonado and then to the airport or bus station, if you don’t have an early flight or bus, can stay in Puerto Maldonado.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by IZI PERU

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Small Group
Adventure Tours
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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