Tambopata Reserve MACAW CLAY LICK (COLLPA CHUNCHO) 4 Days / 3 Nights

You will be picked-up at the airport or bus station 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 (note if you have a flight on the final day please bring all luggage with you as you will be dropped off directly at the airport).

You will be transferred by land by (4X4) 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 with a refreshing drink. We will then check into our rooms and have some time to relax before lunch.

Our first activity will take place and lunch being 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 53m high canopy tower that has a fantastic panoramic view of the Amazon rainforest and where we will enjoy a magical sunset.

We will then head back to the lodge for a short rest. We will then head out on our night activity to look for caimans on the river. There are five species that live in this area and we will learn about the differences and hopefully catch one where you can have a close up encounter. We will then head back to the lodge for dinner and a good nights rest.

Today we will 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”. The boat ride will take about 1:30 hours where we can enjoy the calm waters of the early morning. 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 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 3 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! We will also enjoy our breakfast while watching these magical birds eat theirs! The return journey by boat will take around 1.5 hours and again we will be watching out for wildlife. Once at the lodge we will have time for a good rest before lunch is served.

In the afternoon we will  enjoy kayaking on 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.

Early evening you will have the option to participate in a night walk where you can find amazing animals, amphibians and other wildlife that come out at night! The will be followed by dinner and good nights rest.

After breakfast, we will go to the mammal clay lick (8 km hike) where you can appreciate different species of animals (tapir, capybara, wild pigs, sloths and more) feeding on salts and minerals that contain important digestive properties. Our guide will explain the different techniques and forms of hunting used by the locals. We will then return to the lodge where you will observe other wildlife including birds, butterflies, monkeys (such as spider, capuchin, squirrel and howler monkeys).

Lunch will be served at the lodge. After lunch, we will head to the Malinowski River to try our luck at fishing; a great place to catch piranhas, catfish and everything that nature can give us. Dinner will be served at the lodge in the evening and could include the fish that you caught!

After a good breakfast we will head on a hike to the canopy bridge, which is suspended 40 meters above the ground. Here you have a breathtaking view of the surrounding jungle. It is a great place to see birds and other wildlife.

We will then head back to the lodge for lunch. At around 2:00 pm our boat will take you back to Puerto Maldonado with transfer to the airport/bus terminal or hotel accommodation.

NOTE 1: If you have an early flight, our boat will take you back to Puerto Maldonado after breakfast with transfer to the airport terminal.

NOTE 2: This tour can be done privately where you can set the departure time, add in or remove sites and most importantly go at your own pace. Please ask us for more information about availability and prices.