TAMBOPATA MACAWS CLAYLICK

2 DAYS 1 NIGHT

Imagine standing on the banks of the beautiful Tambopata River, surrounded by lush rainforest, as hundreds of macaws gather to feast on the mineral-rich clay. This mesmerizing spectacle is not just a visual treat; it’s a unique opportunity to witness the incredible biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest.

Our expert guides will lead you through this breathtaking ecosystem, sharing their knowledge about the fascinating wildlife and plant species that call this region home. You’ll have the chance to spot exotic birds, playful monkeys, and maybe even a jaguar in the distance!

INCLUDED

  • Pick up from bus terminal, from airport, hotels in Puerto Maldonado.
  • River and land transportation.
  • Transfer by land and river.
  • 1 night at the Lodge Tambopata River.
  • Appliances and towels in the cabin.
  • Drinkable water 24 hour to fill your canteen.
  • Entrance fee to the Tambopata National Reserve.
  • Personal Guide.
  • Activities around the lodge/ Excursions described according the program.
  • Swimming pool.
  • All meals and juice.
  • Electric power from 18h to 21h.
  • First aid kit.
  • Rubbert boots in case of rain.
  • Drop off to bus terminal or airport.

NOT INCLUDED

  • Tips.
  •  Additional drinks (soft drinks or alcoholic beverages).
  •  Rain gear.
  • Mosquito repellent.

RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Mosquito repellent.
  • Hiking shoes.
  • Light clothing.
  • Hat / glasses.
  • Water bottle.
  • Rain gear.
  • Headlamps

Day 1.- Arrival – Lodge Tambopata River.

The tour begins when you leave the city of Puerto Maldonado and travel for two hours by car, the first part will be by paved road and the second part will be by bridle path until we arrive at the Tambopata River. The boat will be waiting for us and will take us up the river for 20 minutes until we reach our resort. Along the way we can probably spot capibaras and many shorebirds, arriving at the lodge we will get a cool welcome drink.

After you have settled into your rooms, you will enjoy a tasty lunch made from organic ingredients and native flavors. After lunch you will take a walk through the natural trails, where you will discover and learn about the primary and second forest, its components, uses, man-made transformations, and its relevance to the world. During this walk it’s possible to see some species of monkeys. At the end of the hike, we will climb the highest Canopy tower. A great place to see the amazon basin and be on the lookout for some birds like toucans, parrots and macaws. You may wish to extend to witness the sunset. After dark, we will head back to our lodge and take the boat engage in one of the most thrilling activities, caiman spotting. Using a large flashlight, we will search for white and black caimans along the Tambopata river bank, besides seeing an infinite number of stars, sometimes shooting stars and of course, the Milky Way with total clarity. Returning to the lodge you will enjoy a refreshing traditional dinner.


FOOD: Lunch and dinner.

DAY 2.- MACAWS CLAY LICK

Around 5 am is when the journey to the Tambopata macaw clay lick begins. It takes 20 minutes to get to the government checkpoint, where the tour guide will descend and check everyone in, after that the trip continues 1 hours by boat along the Tambopata River. There is a considerable probability that shorebirds, capibaras, caimans, and other forest wildlife will be visible throughout the boat ride, and there always a chance of spotting an ocelot or a jaguar.

Arriving at the clay lick you can observe red, green, blue and yellow macaws, as well parrotles and parakeets, feeding on the clay. We will have the opportunity to photograph and film this unique event from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 am. Then we continue to the lodge to enjoy a rest or enjoy our swimming pool.

Ultimately, following lunch, we will return to Puerto Maldonado by boat. The trip takes 15 minutes downstream, and the minibus ride takes 2 hours.

FOOD: Breakfast and lunch.

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