From Puerto Maldonado Chunchos Macaw Clay Lick
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Witness the vibrant spectacle of the world's largest macaw clay lick as hundreds of colorful birds gather at sunrise, creating a photographer's paradise. Glide along the scenic Tambopata River, keeping an eye out for unique wildlife like capybaras, tapirs, and perhaps even the elusive jaguar. This tour is perfect for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts seeking an authentic experience in the Amazon rainforest. With expert guides leading the way, gain insider knowledge about the local ecosystem and its inhabitants.
Inclusions
What's included
- Boat ride.
- Professional guide
- Entrance fee
- Pick up from your hotel or meeting point
What's not
- Extra expenses
- Meals
- Binoculars (optional)
Itinerary
Departure: 3:00 AM We’ll pick you up from your hotel early in the morning and set off on a 2-hour journey by 4x4 vehicle to the banks of the majestic Tambopata River. From there, we’ll board a boat for an introduction to the tropical rainforest, with the chance to spot wildlife in its natural habitat, including amphibians, mammals, reptiles, and fascinating insects. At around 4:30 AM, we begin our navigation to the world-famous Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick, the largest of its kind. This scenic boat ride lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes, offering incredible opportunities to see capybaras, tapirs, and, with a bit of luck, the most beautiful big cat of the Americas – the jaguar. Upon arrival, witness a spectacular natural show: hundreds of macaws and parrots of various species gathering to feed on the nutrient-rich clay along the riverbank. It’s a paradise for birdwatchers and photographers alike. We return to Puerto Maldonado around 12:00 PM.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Machupicchu Holiday
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Puerto Maldonado
- Its from-price is 225% above the median of the 12 day trips we list in Puerto Maldonado.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Puerto Maldonado
Puerto Maldonado, in the Peruvian Amazon, is a river town at the meeting of two rivers and the main gateway to the Tambopata rainforest.
Puerto Maldonado stands where the Tambopata River joins the Madre de Dios in the south-eastern Peruvian Amazon, not far from the borders with Bolivia and Brazil. It is the capital of the Madre de Dios region, a hot, humid lowland town of motorbikes and riverside docks, linked to the Andes and to Brazil by the Interoceanic Highway.
Top-ranked sights in Puerto Maldonado: Sandoval Lake (Lago Sandoval).
Special offers in Puerto Maldonado
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
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