Macaw Clay Lick Tambopata Overview
Tour in Tambopata, Peru: Witness one of nature’s most spectacular events on the Macaw Clay Lick Tour in Tambopata in Peru Jungle. Every morning, hundreds of macaws and parrots gather at the clay lick to feed on the mineral-rich clay, a behavior that has been observed for centuries. This tour takes you deep into the Amazon rainforest to witness this incredible display of color and sound and other wildlife sightings, such as monkeys, toucans, and giant otters.
- DAY 1: Puerto Maldonado Arrival – Travel and expeditions in Tambopata
- DAY 2: Observation of Macaws in the Collpa’s El Chuncho and Hike through the Jungle
- DAY 3: Short Eco Expedition – PM Out Puerto Maldonado
Features:
- Excellent native tour guides with extensive knowledge of the rainforest and its wildlife.
- Small group tours for a more personalized experience.
- Comfortable lodges with modern amenities in the heart of the rainforest.
- Opportunities for other activities such as jungle hikes, canoeing, and night walks.
Benefits:
- Witness one of nature’s most awe-inspiring events.
- Learn about the ecology and conservation of the Amazon rainforest.
- Support sustainable tourism and local communities.
- Create unforgettable memories and experiences.
Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick Highlights
Why You’ll Love the Macaw Clay Lick Peru
Tourist activity
- Explore the mysticism of the Macaw Clay Lick in Tambopata. Our expert guides will take you on a journey to witness this incredible natural phenomenon.
- Witness the breathtaking sight of hundreds of macaws gathering at the Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick in the Amazon rainforest; experience this natural wonder!
- The Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick is a must-see destination for bird lovers. Experience these magnificent creatures’ vibrant colors and sounds in their natural habitat.
Macaw Clay Lick Tambopata Itinerary
PRESENTATION OF CHUNCHO Macaw Clay Lick: Witness the sensational sight of hundreds of macaws gathering at the clay lick in Tambopata, Peru. Experience this natural wonder!
DAY: Puerto Maldonado Arrival
Travel and expeditions in Tambopata
Arrival by plane at the Puerto Maldonado airport; Upon arrival, go to the meeting place with our native guide and driver of the vehicle.
- A 50-minute drive from Puerto Maldonado on the road to Florida Baja detour, “48 km away”.
- A 10-minute drive from Florida Baja by dirt road to the port of Filadelfia, “18 km away from” the official entrance to the Tambopata National Reserve.
- 10-minute boat ride on the Tambopata River to reach the eco-lodge.
ACTIVITIES
- Observation of fauna while we travel by transport, observing several butterflies, some monkeys, manatees, etc.
- Walk through the 40-meter canopy tower to look at the fantastic rainforest of southern Peru and spot toucans, macaws, and various birds flying all around us.
- Night walk in the dense jungle to observe and experience the sounds of the jungle with the fantastic tree frogs, giant spiders, stick insects, etc.
DAY 2: Observation of Macaws
Collpa’s El Chuncho and Hike through the Jungle
At 5:00 a.m., you navigate by motor boat on the Tambopata River for 1 hour and 30 minutes until you reach the Macaw Clay Lick “El Chuncho,” you can also observe hundreds of green and scarlet parrots, mealy parrots, blue-headed parrots, etc.
During the morning after the bird-watching experience at Collpa’s El Chuncho, we return to the ecological lodge to observe the wildlife on the banks of the Tambopata River.
Afternoon activity:
- Short ethnobotanical walk recognizing medicinal plants, Amazonian trees, and observation of some mammals.
DAY 3: Short Eco Expedition – PM Out Puerto Maldonado
Sport fishing and walk through the jungle around the Eco-lodge through the Canopy Tower to see colorful birds such as trogons, woodpeckers, orioles, hummingbirds, sundews, tanagers, etc.
Enjoy the Amazon sunrise over the treetops. After breakfast, we return to Puerto Maldonado towards the Padre Aldamiz airport for your connection trip to another tourist destination or departure from Peru.
3-Day Macaw Clay Lick Tambopata INCLUSIONS
- Amazon Experience in southern Peru with unique experiences.
- Native tour guide
- Private transportation from the airport to the port (first and last day)
- Wooden motor boat
- Accommodation: 2 nights at the Eco-Lodge
- Food: 03 lunches, 02 dinners, 02 breakfasts
- Purified water to recharge your canteen.
- Entrance tickets to the Tambopata National Reserve.
- First aid kit
- Rubber boots for the rainy season
- First aid kit.
- All taxes (Peru)
EXCLUSIONS
- International airfare, domestic airfare within Peru, airport departure taxes (Approximate cost US$ 31.00 for international flights and US$ 10.40 for each domestic flight)
- Reconfirmation of international flights and items of personal nature
- Spending money – allow approximately US$ 40-90 per day to cover meals, snacks, drinks, limited souvenirs, laundry, tips, personal expenses, and extras.
- Meals that do not describe in the service.
- Travel Insurance
- Tipping – an entirely personal gesture “guide (S) & driver.”
What To Bring for the Macaw Clay Lick Peru?
- You must bring your original passport.
- Small backpack for Amazon activities.
- Insect repellent cream, repellent with more than 30% DEET!
- Cream sunblock.
- General Dark clothing (camouflage to see the wildlife), long sleeves shirts and t-shirts, long pants, lightweight shorts, short sleeves t-shirts, waterproof jacket, Sun hat, bath linen clothes, small towels, Thick long socks, and trekking shoes.
- Reusable water bottle.
- We recommend 8×40 or 10×50 binoculars for the macaw clay lick.
- All your personal hygiene needs. Extra toilet paper.
- A bit of money for staff tips (usually expected on tour).
PACKING LIST
Amazon:
- Knee-length socks
- Loose-fitting, light-colored hiking pants
- Loose-fitting, light-colored long-sleeved shirts
- Pack liners to waterproof bags
Documents:
- Flight information – required – “E-ticket printouts may be required when entering Peru and for local flights”
- Insurance info – required – “With photocopies.”
- Passport – required – “With photocopies.”
- Jungle Amazon: Vaccination certificates – required – “With photocopies.”
Health & Safety:
- Hand sanitizer (required)
Warm Weather:
- Sandals/flip-flops
- Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
- Sun hat/bandana
- Swimwear
Notes of Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick:
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3-Day Macaw Clay Lick Tambopata Price Information
PRICES PER PERSON [U.S Dollar] 2023, with hotel*** twin-share or matrimonial
Soon we will update the prices!
- Solo Travel USD$000.
- 02 participants USD$000. “Prices reduce if more people are in your group.”
- 03 participants USD$000.
- 04 participants USD$000.
- 05 participants USD$000.
- 06 participants USD$000.
- 07 participants USD$000.
- 08 participants + USD$000.
HOW TO BOOK OUR MACAW CLAY LICK TAMBOPATA
3-Day Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick – Embark on an unforgettable adventure to the Macaw Clay Lick in Tambopata and witness the incredible sight of hundreds of macaws in flight.
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