3-Days Macaw Clay Lick Tour

Upon arrival at the airport or bus station, you will be transferred to the office of Monte Amazonico Lodge and our tour operator, Carlos Expeditions, for a final briefing about our Macaw Clay Lick Tour before embarking on our adventure. If you have large luggage, we suggest repacking and storing any unnecessary items, and only carrying what is needed for the trip. We will then take a land transfer in a 4X4 wheeled truck for approximately 2 hours to reach the banks of the Tambopata River. If traveling by river, the journey will take more than 6 hours (this is just for your information). Upon arrival, we will take a boat to reach the Monte Amazonico-Tambopata Lodge. You will be welcomed with breakfast or lunch depending on your arrival time. In the afternoon, we will take an introductory walk into the rainforest where you will have the opportunity to see animals in their natural habitat such as amphibians, mammals, reptiles, and wonderful insects, among others.

We will wake up very early, at 4:30 am, to embark on an incredible journey by boat to witness the world’s largest macaw clay lick, known as “EL CHUNCHO”. The journey takes approximately 1.5 hours by boat and along the way, we will have the opportunity to spot various species such as capybaras, which are the world’s largest rodents, tapirs, and if we are lucky, we may even see the most beautiful South American feline, jaguar. Many of our clients have been witnesses to these sightings, with photographic evidence to prove it. Upon arrival at the macaw clay licks, you will witness hundreds of parrots of different species gathering to eat clay adjacent to the river on the wall. We will then take our seats and wait for one of the most beautiful natural sights of birds in the world. The parrots will be followed by three species of the most colorful macaws of America - reds and greens, blues and yellows - who come to gather and eat clay that is needed in their daily diet and to eliminate toxins. On a good day of activity, you will see hundreds of these wonderful animals flying over you, which is an experience of a lifetime. We will return to our lodge for breakfast and some resting time. Then we will take a walk through the botanical garden, where you can see some fruit, timber, and medicinal species in our area, in the company of our guide. We will have lunch. In the afternoon, we will have the opportunity to kayak on the Tambopata River. By moving silently along the river, we will have a greater opportunity to observe the larger animals of the Tambopata Reserve. In the evening, you may choose to rest or join us for another night walk.

After breakfast, our boat will take us back to Puerto Maldonado via the same route we took to get here. Upon arrival, we will return to the town. We will then transfer to the airport terminal for your departure.