Overview
Join the Collpa Chuncho 3 Days tour in the Tambopata National Reserve and visit the largest macaw clay lick in the world, one of the Amazon’s top wildlife attractions. This unforgettable Amazon rainforest experience is perfect for nature and bird lovers.
The Tambopata National Reserve is home to the famous Chuncho Clay Lick, internationally recognized as the largest clay lick on Earth. Thanks to its exceptional biodiversity, this protected area offers some of the best wildlife viewing in the Peruvian Amazon. For this reason, we have carefully designed this 3-day program to showcase the highlights of Tambopata in a short yet immersive adventure.
Every morning, hundreds of brightly colored macaw, amazon parrot, and parakeets gather at the Chuncho Clay Lick along the river cliffs. These birds feed on mineral-rich clay that helps neutralize natural toxins in their diet. As a result, visitors can witness one of the most spectacular bird-watching displays in the Amazon Rainforest.
Day 1
Day 01: Puerto Maldonado Town – Canopy – Night Walk
Your adventure in the Tambopata National Reserve begins with airport pickup and transportation to our office for a short tour briefing. During this introduction, our team will explain everything about your exciting 3-day Amazon jungle tour in Tambopata Peru. In addition, we recommend bringing a small backpack with the essentials for the rainforest.
Afterwards, you will travel by 4×4 vehicle to the Tambopata River. The journey includes 48 km of paved road and 18 km of dirt road through the Amazon rainforest. Along the way, you will enjoy beautiful jungle landscapes while discovering the incredible biodiversity of Tambopata National Reserve.
During the drive, you may see colorful butterflies, traditional Amazon communities, tropical birds, monkeys, and agoutis. Furthermore, the route offers excellent opportunities for wildlife observation and nature photography. Therefore, the transfer itself becomes part of the adventure.
Next, you will take a short 10-minute boat ride upstream to reach our comfortable Amazon lodge in Tambopata. Depending on the schedule, lunch will be served either on the way or upon arrival at the lodge.
After check-in, you will visit the impressive 40-meter canopy tower. First, our professional guides will lead you through a rainforest trail. Then, after climbing the tower, you will enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Amazon jungle stretching in every direction.
Since animals are very active in the canopy, this is one of the best places in Tambopata Peru for wildlife observation. For example, you may spot macaws, toucans, parrots, and many colorful tropical birds flying above the rainforest. In addition, the magical sunset from the canopy tower creates unforgettable memories and excellent photography opportunities.
Later in the evening, you will join a guided night walk in the Amazon rainforest. During this activity, you will learn more about rainforest ecosystems and nocturnal wildlife. For instance, you may encounter tree frogs, tarantulas, stick insects, spiders, and occasionally snakes hidden in the jungle.
Moreover, this night tour is very safe and highly recommended for wildlife lovers and macro photography enthusiasts. As a result, it becomes one of the most memorable experiences of the tour.
Finally, you will return to the Amazon lodge for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the Tambopata rainforest.
Day 2
Day 02: Macaws Clay Lick “El Chuncho” – Jungle Exploring
Wake up early at 4:30 a.m. and enjoy a light breakfast with coffee or tea before starting one of the most exciting wildlife experiences in the Tambopata National Reserve. Afterwards, you will begin a 1.5 to 2-hour boat journey upstream along the Tambopata River toward the famous Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick, one of the best places in Peru to observe macaws and parrots in the wild.
During the boat ride, you will explore the incredible biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest. Along the riverbanks, you may spot capybaras, the largest rodents in the world, as well as tapirs, monkeys, and many species of tropical birds. In addition, lucky travelers may even see a wild jaguar near the river. In fact, many of our guests have witnessed jaguars crossing the river or drinking water along the shores of Tambopata Peru. Therefore, every boat ride offers a unique wildlife experience.
Once you arrive at the macaw clay lick, you will witness one of the greatest natural spectacles in the Peruvian Amazon. Every morning, hundreds of parrots and colorful macaws gather to feed on mineral-rich clay found on the riverbank. This natural behavior helps the birds eliminate toxins from their diet and obtain important minerals.
Among the species commonly seen are the red-and-green macaw, scarlet macaw, and blue-and-yellow macaw. Furthermore, several species of parrots and parakeets also visit the clay lick throughout the morning. On active days, you may see hundreds of birds flying above the river. As a result, this becomes an unforgettable Amazon wildlife experience.
Later in the morning, you will return to the lodge to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the rainforest. For example, you can rest in our hammock area near the river while listening to the sounds of nature. Meanwhile, the jungle atmosphere creates the perfect place to disconnect and relax.
At midday, you will also have the opportunity to swim in the Tambopata River and enjoy the refreshing waters of the Amazon jungle.
In the afternoon, the adventure continues with a long ethnobotanical jungle walk through the rainforest. During this guided excursion, you will learn about medicinal plants, giant Amazon trees, and different types of tropical wood used by local communities. Moreover, this activity offers another excellent opportunity to observe wildlife, including monkeys and other rainforest mammals. In addition, your guide will explain the importance of the Amazon ecosystem and local traditions.
Later in the evening, you may relax at the lodge, enjoy drinks at our bar, or optionally join another guided night walk in the Amazon rainforest. This activity is highly recommended for wildlife lovers and nature photographers. However, the excursion will depend on weather conditions.
Finally, you will return to the lodge for dinner and another peaceful overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the Tambopata rainforest.
Day 3
Day 03: Back to Puerto Maldonado
Before breakfast you can still go for a short hike to the canopy tower to see colorful birds such as toucans, oropendolas, hummingbirds, trogons, woodpeckers, nunbirds, tanagers, jacamars, etc.
Sunrise according weather conditions is amazing from the canopy of the trees, and return to the lodge for breakfast and boat to the port where the car is waiting for us to take us back to Puerto Maldonado.
At the city we will be sure you are in time to take your flight to Lima or Cuzco.
Inclusions
Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick 3 Days Tour in Tambopata Includes:
- Pick up from the airport or bus station
- Professional tour guide
- Land transfer (4X4)
- Motor boat
- 2 breakfast, 2 lunch, 2 dinner (optional vegan or vegetarian food)
- 02 night in our private lodge (bungalow)
- Private bathroom
- Rubber boots
- Frist-aid Kit
- Entrance tickets to the Tambopata National Reserve
Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick 3 Days Tour in Tambopata Not Includes:
- 1 breakfast (day 1)
- Last lunch (day 3)
- Bar consumption (alcoholic beverages)
Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick 3 Days Tour in Tambopata Recommends:
- Original passport
- Lantern
- Binocular
- Sunscreen, sun Hat
- Walking shoes, sandals
- Mosquito repellent
- Small backpack
- Long sleeved cotton shirts (preferably green coloured)
- Long cotton trousers
- Raincoat, toiletries, small towel, toilet paper
Pricing
Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick 3 Days Tour in Tambopata Group Service Cost:
Adult Price US$ 490.00
(Group size minimum 2 / maximun 10)
Locations Visited: Tambopata and Chuncho Clay Lick
Frequency: 4 Times of week
Physical Grading: 1-2-3-4-5
