Tambopata National Reserve Macaw Clay Lick (collpa Chuncho) 3 Days

You will be picked-up at the bus station or at the airport and transferred to our office at Tambopata Hostel for a tour briefing. In case you have large luggage, we suggest that you repack and store any items that are not required. You will be transferred by land by (4×4) wheeled truck to our destination that takes around 2 hours, reaching the banks of the Tambopata River. We will then take a half hour (depending on the water level) boat ride up river to “Collpas Tambopata Inn”. Upon arrival there will be a welcome reception followed by breakfast or lunch depending on the time of arrival. In the afternoon we make an introductory walk into the rainforest where we will have the opportunity to see animals in their natural habitat such as amphibians, mammals, reptiles and wonderful insects, among others. We will also climb a 53 m canopy tower that has a fantastic panoramic view of the Amazon rainforest and where we will enjoy a magical sunset.

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 are 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 our arrival to the macaw clay licks you will see hundreds of parrots of different species that come to eat clay adjacent to the river on the wall. We will settle in our chairs to wait for the beginning of one of the most beautiful natural sights of birds in the world. Parrots are followed by three of the most colorful species of macaws of America; reds and greens, blues and yellows come to gather to eat clay needed in their 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! After that we have to return to our lodge for breakfast and have free time. Before lunch we will walk through the botanical garden with a professional guide to see tropical fruits, timber and medicinal species in our area. In the afternoon we will have the opportunity to kayak the Tambopata River where we will move silently along the river, so we will have more opportunity to observe the larger animals of the Tambopata Reserve. Late afternoon/evening: option to do another night walk or caiman spotting on the river.

If you have an early flight, our boat will take you back to Puerto Maldonado (after breakfast) with transfer to the airport terminal. If you have an afternoon or evening flight or bus, you have the option to stay longer at the lodge and visit our organic farm which will include a guided tour on the variety of local crop plants including yucca, corn, sugar cane, oranges, banana, pineapple, bread tree, and more. You can also taste the exotic fruits of the region depending on the season. Our guide will introduce you to medicinal plants that have been used by locals for generations to treat and heal wounds and illness. Our boat will take you back to Puerto Maldonado (after lunch or at 4:00 pm) with transfer to the airport/bus terminal or hotel accommodation.