8-Hour Tambopata Macaw Clay Lick Tour from Puerto Maldonado
About This Tour
Experience the magic of the Amazon on a full-day trip from Puerto Maldonado to the Tambopata Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick. Travel before dawn by road and river throu...
Duration: 8 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata National Reserve · Languages: English, French, Spanish
Know before you go: This half-day tour departs daily at 3:00 AM from Puerto Maldonado and returns by 12:00 PM.; The best months to visit are July, August, and September, when macaws are most active and the river levels are ideal for wildlife viewing.
About Tambopata National Reserve
Tambopata National Reserve
Curious salt licks and a fantastic diversity of plants and animals await you at the Tambopata National Reserve. Tour guides from Everest Global Hub can help explore this wild section of the Peruvian Amazon in the best possible manner.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (within Puerto Maldonado)
- Land and boat transportation
- Entrance fees to Tambopata National Reserve
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish/English)
- Breakfast and snacks
- Life jackets and safety equipment
Not Included
- Lunch (optional box lunch available upon request)
- Personal expenses
- Tips for the guide/crew (optional)
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Tambopata River Journey to Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick
3:00 AM - Pick-up from your hotel in Puerto Maldonado and transfer by minivan (approx. 1.5 hours) to the Tambopata River port. Boat ride: Navigate the Tambopata River for about 1 hour, enjoying the spectacular scenery while searching for wildlife such as capybaras, exotic birds, white caimans, and possibly tapirs or jaguars. Boat ride: Navigate the Tambopata River for about 1 hour, enjoying the spectacular scenery while searching for wildlife such as capybaras, exotic birds, white caimans, and possibly tapirs or jaguars. Chuncho Clay Lick observation: Watch as dozens of macaws and parrots gather, interact, and feed on the clay cliffs. Your guide will explain their fascinating behavior and help identify the species. Chuncho Clay Lick observation: Watch as dozens of macaws and parrots gather, interact, and feed on the clay cliffs. Your guide will explain their fascinating behavior and help identify the species. Breakfast by the river, surrounded by the sounds of the jungle. Breakfast by the river, surrounded by the sounds of the jungle. Wildlife exploration: Take short walks along the riverbanks to look for monkeys, birds, and even jaguar tracks. Wildlife exploration: Take short walks along the riverbanks to look for monkeys, birds, and even jaguar tracks. 12:00 PM - Return boat ride and road transfer back to Puerto Maldonado, arriving at your hotel. 12:00 PM - Return boat ride and road transfer back to Puerto Maldonado, arriving at your hotel.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Plaza De Armas Puerto Maldonado, Puerto Maldonado, Perú · Tour start: Puerto Maldonado, Peru — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
