Tambopata and macaw clay lick 3D/2N

Reception at the airport and transfer, where you will receive a welcome tropical juice and a brief explanation of the trip.

We will then begin a journey of approximately two hours to the Tambopata lodge. The journey is initially by land vehicle along 47 km of paved road, followed by 17 km of off-road terrain.

The road passes through farms and primary forests. It ends at a small port on the Tambopata River, where our boat will be waiting to take us downstream for approximately 20 minutes to Tambopata Lodge (picnic lunch).

During the trip, we will have the opportunity to observe various species of birds and, with luck, families of capybaras, the world’s largest rodents, caimans, and other wildlife.

Reception and accommodation at the lodge. Introductory night walk to understand the ecosystems of the rainforest and observe and listen to insects, bats, frogs, and perhaps an occasional encounter with a nocturnal mammal. Return to the lodge for dinner. We will enjoy the diverse sounds of the jungle that will accompany our first night in the Amazon.

We will wake up early, at 4:30 a.m., to begin our 60-minute journey upriver to the “El Chuncho” macaw clay lick in the Tambopata National Reserve. We will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful natural landscapes and wildlife along the riverbanks. Upon arrival, weather permitting, we will witness one of the greatest wildlife spectacles: hundreds of parrots and different species of macaws gather to eat clay, an unforgettable experience. We will have breakfast while we wait for the macaws to arrive.

Mid-morning, we will return to Tambopata Lodge. Navigating the Tambopata National Reserve offers the best opportunities to spot capybaras, tapirs, monkeys, and, with luck, jaguars. Upon arrival, you can relax in the hammocks or swim in the pool.

After lunch, we will take a short 1 km ethnobotanical walk to learn about plants and their integration into the ecosystem. We will discover medicinal plants and other uses given to them by native communities. We will be able to observe walking palm trees, sacred lupuna trees, and hollow trees inhabited by ants and other animals.

At dusk, we will reboard the boat for a nighttime search for caimans.

You will wake up to the beautiful jungle sunrise. After breakfast, you will have free time to enjoy the lodge and its surroundings until your transfer to Puerto Maldonado.

Depending on your flight departure time, you will return to the same starting point, where you can enjoy the hotel facilities in Puerto Maldonado, such as the pool, bar, and magnificent views, or take a stroll through town to buy souvenirs, as the main square is only one block away.