Macaw Clay Lick & Tambopata Amazon – Tour 3 Day Wildlife Adventure from Puerto Maldonado

Arrival in Puerto Maldonado – Transfer to Tambopata Rainforest
Upon arrival at Puerto Maldonado Airport or the bus terminal, you will be welcomed and transferred to our office for a brief orientation before beginning your Tambopata Amazon Tour.

Note: If you are traveling with large luggage, we recommend repacking and leaving unnecessary items at our office to ensure a more comfortable journey through the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest.

You will then travel by 4×4 vehicle for approximately 2 hours to the banks of the Tambopata River, passing through the breathtaking landscapes of the Tambopata rainforest. From there, you will board a motorized boat and begin your Amazon jungle adventure, surrounded by incredible wildlife and the remarkable biodiversity of one of the world’s most unique ecosystems.

Depending on your arrival time, you will be welcomed at the lodge with breakfast or lunch, providing the perfect start to your Tambopata Amazon Rainforest adventure.

In the afternoon, you will begin your Amazon jungle exploration with a guided nature walk through the lush Tambopata rainforest. Accompanied by your expert local guide, you will discover one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth while observing fascinating Amazon wildlife in its natural habitat, including amphibians, mammals, reptiles, and unique insect species.

Very early in the morning, around 4:30 a.m., you will start a scenic boat trip to Collpa Chuncho, the world’s largest macaw clay lick and one of the best wildlife experiences in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest.

As you travel along the Tambopata River, you will enjoy the beauty of the rainforest and have the chance to see Amazon wildlife in its natural habitat, including capybaras, tapirs, and, with some luck, the elusive Amazonian jaguar.

At Collpa Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick, you will witness an amazing natural spectacle as hundreds of colorful macaws and parrots gather to feed on mineral-rich clay, an important part of their natural diet.

In the afternoon, you will continue your Amazon adventure to Lake Sandoval, located inside the Tambopata National Reserve, a protected area famous for its incredible biodiversity and wildlife.

At night, you will join a guided night walk along the Madre de Dios River, where you may spot white caimans, capybaras, and other Amazon rainforest species before returning to the lodge for dinner and a relaxing night.

After breakfast, you will begin a 3 km guided hike through the lush Peruvian Amazon Rainforest to reach Lake Sandoval, one of the most impressive natural attractions within the Tambopata National Reserve and a remarkable ecosystem known for its incredible biodiversity.

Upon arrival, you will board a traditional rowing canoe and explore the peaceful waters of Lake Sandoval, surrounded by pristine rainforest and abundant Amazon wildlife. During this unique nature experience, you will have the opportunity to spot monkeys, sloths, and a variety of exotic bird species, including herons, cormorants, and kingfishers, as well as black caimans along the lake’s shores.

With some luck, you may encounter the iconic giant river otter, one of the most fascinating and endangered species of the Amazon rainforest.

After this unforgettable wildlife observation experience, you will return to the lodge to enjoy a traditional Amazonian lunch.

In the afternoon, you will begin your return to Puerto Maldonado, with a transfer to your hotel, airport, or bus terminal, concluding your unforgettable adventure through the Peruvian Amazon and Tambopata National Reserve.