Overview Puerto Maldonado Tambopata Macaws Clay Lick 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Duration 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Tour type Expedition
- Difficulty Easy
- Max altitude 400 m.a.s.l
- Accommodation Lodge
- Group size Minimum 2 people
In our package of 5 days and 4 nights, you will discover why Peru has a beautiful Amazon jungle, in our tour we will visit Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata and finally the Macaw Clay Lick. This exciting adventure will allow you to explore one of the most biodiverse and amazing regions in the world, where you can connect with nature and witness the spectacular wildlife of the jungle.
Our tour will go through the Amazon jungle of Tambopata, a jewel of biodiversity. Here, you’ll immerse yourself in dense tropical forests, navigate meandering rivers, and explore hidden lagoons as you delve into a rich and mysterious ecosystem.
We will visit the Macaw Clay Lick: Your adventure will culminate in the Macaw Clay Lick, a place where these colorful birds gather in large numbers. You will witness an amazing natural spectacle as macaws and parrots arrive in search of essential minerals.
During your stay, you will enjoy exciting boat rides on the jungle rivers, hikes on nature trails, and explorations of the dense vegetation. You will also have the opportunity to learn about the traditions and culture of the local communities that inhabit this region.
This 5-day, 4-night travel package gives you a deep dive into the Amazon jungle of Tambopata and a unique experience at the Macaw Clay Lick, where you will witness the incredible diversity of wildlife of the Peruvian Amazon. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the Amazon jungle and a unique opportunity to connect with nature in its most pristine state.
Good to know
- 274,690 haTambopata National Reserve, created in 2000.
- Lake Sandovalhome to a family of endangered giant otters.
- Oct–Febpeak macaw activity at the clay licks; May–Oct is best for trails.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Puerto Maldonado?
Are the reserve fees included?
Do I need a yellow fever vaccine?
Tambopata or Manu?
Itinerary Puerto Maldonado Tambopata Macaws Clay Lick 5 Days / 4 Nights
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We will leave Cusco very early in the morning in one of our vehicles, to head towards Puerto Maldonado to then transport us to the Madre de Dios river port, where our boat will take us up river for an hour trip towards (Monte Amazon Lodge) A great welcome with a delicious typical fruit juice will be waiting for you upon arrival at the lodge after that we will show you the facilities of our bungalows and then you can settle down in your private rooms.
After a while, you will have a first walk into the jungle to observe some wild life and nature, guided by skilled and experienced local guides who will take you through our trails and you can see some trees that may have more than five hundred years, so you can see some animals like toucans, orioles, trogons, macaws, monkeys, snakes, butterflies, etc.. You will have the opportunity to experience the magic of our forest that is next to the Tambopata National Reserve (274,690 protected hectares, according to SERNANP).
After lunch, we will go to the monkey island, located in front of our lodge across the Madre de Dios River and we look for the family of capuchin monkeys who live on this island, after that we will come back to the Lodge
In the evening we will go to look for white alligators, along the Madre de Dios river with flashlights and we can also see Capybaras the largest rodent in the world weighing up to 60 kilos, back to the lodge, dinner and pass the night is our confortable lodge.
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After breakfast, we walk for 3 km and head towards the lake Sandoval (habitat of the Giant River Otter) , and we paddle in canoe and appreciate many kinds of monkeys (howler monkey, squirrel monkey , capuchin brown, tamarinds) and different species of birds (Hoatzin cormorant Jacanas, tiger heron, vultures) and sloth bear. Maybe we will meet with the family of giant otters (almost two meters long) which is endanger of extinction,we may see the largest alligators over 4 feet long registered in the lake , finally we return to the lodge to enjoy a typical lunch and afternoon enjoy the extraordinary spectacle of the sunset over the Madre de Dios River. Dinner and rest.
-
At 5:30 a.m. in the morning we do a short walk through the canopy walk-way, about 40 meters high, allowing us to have a panoramic view of the Madre de Dios River and allow us to observe different species of birds, such as, toucans, trogons, macaws, tanagers, orioles, etc..
Then we prepare for an activity challenges on trees over 30 meters high, for this activity we will have an instructor guide who will give us a talk on how to use the harness safety for the zip-line, feeling the adrenaline on trees, Return to the lodge.
After breakfast and we will come back to the city and then we will jump into our 4X4 for lunch. After a break we will walk to visit the wild board clay lick, finally we have dinner and rest.
-
Early in the morning we go to the Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick. So we will see a great show of noisy parrots and macaws. which come to the lick to find minerals and salts with digestive properties in the clay wall, macaws and parrots like the dark blue head, chirricles, Maracan, blue and yellow macaw, red and green macaw and the scarlet macaw. In our way back to our lodge We may see alligators, turtles and capybaras, jaguar , tapir along the Tambopata River, lunch at the lodge and rest.
In the afternoon we fish for piranhas and other species of fish in the Tambopata River
Night walk, where you can see variety of insects (tarantulas, toads and frogs) dinner and rest -
Breakfast and return to the city, transfer to the airport or bus station.
We can operate this tour with minimum 2 people and as maximum 10 people in each of our tours for this Jungle tour
Includes / Does not include Puerto Maldonado Tambopata Macaws Clay Lick 5 Days / 4 Nights
Includes
- Private Guide (english and spanish speaking)
- Cook
- Rubber boots
- Mineral water in the lodge
- 4nights lodge ( private room)
- all entrance included
- Sandoval lake ( in tambopata reserve)
- First aid kit
- 3 meals per day
- Canopy bridge walking
- zip lining
- kayac activitie
- Roud trip bus cama Cusco-Puerto Maldonado-Cusco
- Roud trip fight Cusco-Puerto Maldonado-Cusco ( Upon Request Ask For Price)
Packing list Puerto Maldonado Tambopata Macaws Clay Lick 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Repellent with a minimum of 30 % deet
- Toilet roll
- Binoculares
- Camera with extra batteries
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Sun lotion
- Pocket money
- Daypack
- Water bottle
- Sun hat
- Sandals
- Airport tax ($10)
Prices Puerto Maldonado Tambopata Macaws Clay Lick 5 Days / 4 Nights
Tour price
Price per person · ask us for group-size rates
- Starting from US$700 per person Check dates
- Groups & private service Rate based on your group per person Get a quote
Group size: 02 min
Departure dates: Departures are available all year round.
Puerto Maldonado–Tambopata-Collpa de Guacamayos 5D/4N
Adult US$700
Students US$680
the price includes sleeping buses Cusco – Puerto Maldonado-Cusco
NOTE. if you wish to travel by flight we can also quote the cost to your agent .
Overview
- Duration 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Tour type Expedition
- Difficulty Easy
- Max altitude 400 m.a.s.l
- Accommodation Lodge
- Group size Minimum 2 people
In our package of 5 days and 4 nights, you will discover why Peru has a beautiful Amazon jungle, in our tour we will visit Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata and finally the Macaw Clay Lick. This exciting adventure will allow you to explore one of the most biodiverse and amazing regions in the world, where you can connect with nature and witness the spectacular wildlife of the jungle.
Our tour will go through the Amazon jungle of Tambopata, a jewel of biodiversity. Here, you’ll immerse yourself in dense tropical forests, navigate meandering rivers, and explore hidden lagoons as you delve into a rich and mysterious ecosystem.
We will visit the Macaw Clay Lick: Your adventure will culminate in the Macaw Clay Lick, a place where these colorful birds gather in large numbers. You will witness an amazing natural spectacle as macaws and parrots arrive in search of essential minerals.
During your stay, you will enjoy exciting boat rides on the jungle rivers, hikes on nature trails, and explorations of the dense vegetation. You will also have the opportunity to learn about the traditions and culture of the local communities that inhabit this region.
This 5-day, 4-night travel package gives you a deep dive into the Amazon jungle of Tambopata and a unique experience at the Macaw Clay Lick, where you will witness the incredible diversity of wildlife of the Peruvian Amazon. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the Amazon jungle and a unique opportunity to connect with nature in its most pristine state.
Good to know
- 274,690 haTambopata National Reserve, created in 2000.
- Lake Sandovalhome to a family of endangered giant otters.
- Oct–Febpeak macaw activity at the clay licks; May–Oct is best for trails.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Puerto Maldonado?
Are the reserve fees included?
Do I need a yellow fever vaccine?
Tambopata or Manu?
-
We will leave Cusco very early in the morning in one of our vehicles, to head towards Puerto Maldonado to then transport us to the Madre de Dios river port, where our boat will take us up river for an hour trip towards (Monte Amazon Lodge) A great welcome with a delicious typical fruit juice will be waiting for you upon arrival at the lodge after that we will show you the facilities of our bungalows and then you can settle down in your private rooms.
After a while, you will have a first walk into the jungle to observe some wild life and nature, guided by skilled and experienced local guides who will take you through our trails and you can see some trees that may have more than five hundred years, so you can see some animals like toucans, orioles, trogons, macaws, monkeys, snakes, butterflies, etc.. You will have the opportunity to experience the magic of our forest that is next to the Tambopata National Reserve (274,690 protected hectares, according to SERNANP).
After lunch, we will go to the monkey island, located in front of our lodge across the Madre de Dios River and we look for the family of capuchin monkeys who live on this island, after that we will come back to the Lodge
In the evening we will go to look for white alligators, along the Madre de Dios river with flashlights and we can also see Capybaras the largest rodent in the world weighing up to 60 kilos, back to the lodge, dinner and pass the night is our confortable lodge.
-
After breakfast, we walk for 3 km and head towards the lake Sandoval (habitat of the Giant River Otter) , and we paddle in canoe and appreciate many kinds of monkeys (howler monkey, squirrel monkey , capuchin brown, tamarinds) and different species of birds (Hoatzin cormorant Jacanas, tiger heron, vultures) and sloth bear. Maybe we will meet with the family of giant otters (almost two meters long) which is endanger of extinction,we may see the largest alligators over 4 feet long registered in the lake , finally we return to the lodge to enjoy a typical lunch and afternoon enjoy the extraordinary spectacle of the sunset over the Madre de Dios River. Dinner and rest.
-
At 5:30 a.m. in the morning we do a short walk through the canopy walk-way, about 40 meters high, allowing us to have a panoramic view of the Madre de Dios River and allow us to observe different species of birds, such as, toucans, trogons, macaws, tanagers, orioles, etc..
Then we prepare for an activity challenges on trees over 30 meters high, for this activity we will have an instructor guide who will give us a talk on how to use the harness safety for the zip-line, feeling the adrenaline on trees, Return to the lodge.
After breakfast and we will come back to the city and then we will jump into our 4X4 for lunch. After a break we will walk to visit the wild board clay lick, finally we have dinner and rest.
-
Early in the morning we go to the Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick. So we will see a great show of noisy parrots and macaws. which come to the lick to find minerals and salts with digestive properties in the clay wall, macaws and parrots like the dark blue head, chirricles, Maracan, blue and yellow macaw, red and green macaw and the scarlet macaw. In our way back to our lodge We may see alligators, turtles and capybaras, jaguar , tapir along the Tambopata River, lunch at the lodge and rest.
In the afternoon we fish for piranhas and other species of fish in the Tambopata River
Night walk, where you can see variety of insects (tarantulas, toads and frogs) dinner and rest -
Breakfast and return to the city, transfer to the airport or bus station.
We can operate this tour with minimum 2 people and as maximum 10 people in each of our tours for this Jungle tour
Includes
- Private Guide (english and spanish speaking)
- Cook
- Rubber boots
- Mineral water in the lodge
- 4nights lodge ( private room)
- all entrance included
- Sandoval lake ( in tambopata reserve)
- First aid kit
- 3 meals per day
- Canopy bridge walking
- zip lining
- kayac activitie
- Roud trip bus cama Cusco-Puerto Maldonado-Cusco
- Roud trip fight Cusco-Puerto Maldonado-Cusco ( Upon Request Ask For Price)
- Repellent with a minimum of 30 % deet
- Toilet roll
- Binoculares
- Camera with extra batteries
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Sun lotion
- Pocket money
- Daypack
- Water bottle
- Sun hat
- Sandals
- Airport tax ($10)
Tour price
Price per person · ask us for group-size rates
- Starting from US$700 per person Check dates
- Groups & private service Rate based on your group per person Get a quote
Group size: 02 min
Departure dates: Departures are available all year round.
Puerto Maldonado–Tambopata-Collpa de Guacamayos 5D/4N
Adult US$700
Students US$680
the price includes sleeping buses Cusco – Puerto Maldonado-Cusco
NOTE. if you wish to travel by flight we can also quote the cost to your agent .
