Overview
Tambopata Great Experience of 3 Days (El Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick and The Sandoval Lake) will allows you to learn more about our natural wealth visiting two different areas protected in the Tambopata National Reserve Park.
This trip is full of activities and adventure, where you can visit one of the clay licks considered one of the largest and most important in South America, as well as the largest and sought after lake in the entire reserve, Lake Sandoval, all in 3 full days, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Day 1
Day 01: Puerto Maldonado – Amazon Lodge
The tour in the Tambopata National Reserve Peru begins with the reception at the airport and transportation to our office for a tour briefing on what to expect on your three days tour.
Please we highly recommend to have a pack with the necessary for the jungle, but, in case a big suitcase you can have it stored at our office.
Then you will be transferred by land by (4X4) wheeled truck trip to the Tambopata river (48 km. pave road and 18 km. dirt road) then 10 minutes boat ride up river to arrive our AMAZON LODGE (lunch on the way or at lodge)
During the trip on dirt road into the heart of the rain forest we will be able to observe clouds of butterflies, typical Amazon communities, while groups of birds pass over the car and animals such as agoutis, and monkeys.
Reception and accommodation at AMAZON LODGE. After accommodation you will have the opportunity to visit the 40 meter canopy tower, from there it offers unrivalled views of the Rainforest.
Our guides will lead you on a trail to get the tower and climb its steps. Finally, you reach the top where you’ll be able to see miles of pristine forest stretching in every direction.
Since animals are most active in the canopy, you’ll have incredible chances to see wildlife macaws flying at this level as well as toucans and many colorful birds.
This is unforgettable experience, you’ll be awed by the intimate views of treetop animals, paired with the sweeping panorama of the jungle. Magical sunset at the tower.
In the night we will go on night walk to understand rainforest ecosystems and see some of the amazing tree frogs, maybe snakes, spiders like tarantulas, stick insects and many other animals active in the night.
This activity is very safe and great opportunity for macro photos.
Return to the lodge for dinner. Sleep at OUR LODGE.
Day 2
Day 02: Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick – Jungle Full Exploring
Early wake up at 4:30 a.m. to take a light breakfast (coffee or té), to begin with our 1:30 to 2 hours journey upstream in Tambopata river to the Macaw Clay Lick “El Chuncho” in Tambopata National Reserve.
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, The Jaguar!,
Many of our clients witness having seen them crossing the river or simply drinking water on the shore into the Tambopata National Reserve Peru.
After our arrival to the clay licks you will see hundreds of parrots of different species that come to eat clay adjacent to the river on the wall, red and green macaw (Ara chlotopterus), scarlet macaw (Ara Macao), blue-yellow macaw (Ara ararauna), among others-
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!
In the middle morning we return to the lodge to take a rest or enjoy the facilities and the surroundings of the lodge, we have a hammock house near the river, it is great to rest.
At middle day you will have the opportunity to go to swim at the Tambopata river.
In the afternoon you are going to go in a etnobotanical long jungle walk to learn about medicinal plants, amazon types of wood and a great opportunity to see more mammals and big trees.
By night free to rest, enjoy the drinks of our bar or possibility of another night hike (highly recommended), this activity will be possible according the weather conditions.
Dinner and night at the lodge.
Day 3
Day 03: Puerto Maldonado Town – Sandoval Lake Full Exploring
Before breakfast we will go on another jungle walk is Optional the visit 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.
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 the same path to get back to the city.
Once arrived in the city we will move to the main port of the city to begin another cruise within the reserve, this time our destination is the famous and beautiful Sandoval Lake.
This is an oxbow lake in Tambopata national reserve. After approximately 40 minutes by boat, we started a 3 km hike through the forest until you reach the shore of the Lake.
Since starting our tour we will visit this beautiful body of water, the place is spectacular, many birds, very good opportunity to see a lots of monkeys of several species such as the red howler monkey, brown capuchin, squirrel monkey, dusky tity and saddle back tamarin.
Also we’ll have great chance to see the Giant Otters this a tour that will end at 3 p.m in town if your flight or part of the group flights out of Puerto Maldonado to Lima, in case you go by buss back them the tour will finish at 5 p.m.
Back to the city we will be sure you are in time to take your flight or buss with previous coordination.
Inclusions
Tambopata The Best Experience Includes:
- Transfer from the Airport or Bus Station
- Guides at English
- Motorizet boat
- 2 breakfast, 2 lunch, 2 dinner (Optional vegan or vegetarian food)
- 2 nights at our Amazon Lodge
- Entrance fee to the Monkey Island and the Sandoval Lake
- Canopy + Suspension bridge activities
- Equipment in adventure activities
- Water and typical beverages
- First aid kit
- Rubber boots
Tambopata The Best Experience Not Includes:
- Firts breakfast (day 1)
- Last lunch (day 3)
- Extra drinks (beers, sodas)
Tambopata The Best Experience Recommends:
- Camera with extra battery
- Mosquito repellent
- Lantern
- Binocular
- Sunscreen
- Sun Hat
- Walking shoes, sandals
- Mosquito repellent
- Original passport
- Small backpack
- Long sleeved cotton shirts (preferably green coloured)
- Long cotton trousers
- Cotton long socks (to be put into your trousers)
- Raincoat
- Toiletries
- Small towel
- Toilet paper
Pricing
Tambopata The Best Experience Group Service Cost:
Adult Price US$ 490.00
(Group size minimum 2 / maximun 10)
Locations Visited: Tambopata Chuncho Clay Lick & Sandoval Lake
Frequency: 6 Times of week
Physical Grading: 1-2-3-4-5
