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Rainbow in the Rainforest: The Macaw Clay Lick of Tambopata

The tour typically starts in Puerto Maldonado, Peru, and involves travel by both land and boat to reach a jungle lodge located near a macaw clay lick. The main highlight is a visit to a large macaw clay lick, such as the Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick, where hundreds of macaws and parrots gather to eat mineral-rich clay, creating a spectacular display of color and sound.

Our Lake Sandoval Peru Tour itinerary is made to provide you a quick overview of the Peruvian Amazon’s breathtaking magnificence. Lago Sandoval, as it is known locally, is a must-see location in Tambopata National Reserve.

Tour Guides Machupicchu the company does offer a Tambopata Macaw Clay Lick Tour that captures the essence of this experience. This tour provides a close-up look at one of the Amazon's most spectacular natural events.

Tour Overview

  • Duration: Typically offered as a 2-day/1-night or 3-day/2-night package.

  • Difficulty: Easy, with walks at a slow pace.

  • Focus: Wildlife and nature, with the main highlight being the macaw clay lick.


Typical 2-Day/1-Night Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrival and Rainforest Introduction

    • A guide from Quechuas Expeditions (a partner of Tour Guides Machu Picchu) will pick you up from the airport or bus terminal in Puerto Maldonado.

    • You will be transferred to their office for a briefing before taking a bus and a motorized boat to the lodge.

    • After lunch, you'll embark on a guided walk through a jungle trail to learn about the flora and fauna, including medicinal plants.

    • In the evening, you will go on a night walk or boat trip to spot nocturnal animals like caimans, snakes, and insects.

  • Day 2: Macaw Clay Lick and Departure

    • You will wake up very early for a boat trip to the Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick, one of the largest in the world.

    • You'll witness a stunning spectacle as hundreds of macaws, parrots, and parakeets descend to eat the mineral-rich clay.

    • Afterward, you will return to the lodge for breakfast. You may have time for a visit to a botanical garden before being transferred back to Puerto Maldonado for your flight or bus.

What is Included

  • Transportation: Pick-up and drop-off from the airport or bus terminal in Puerto Maldonado, plus all transfers via bus and motorized boat.

  • Accommodation: One night in a jungle bungalow or lodge.

  • Meals: All meals from Day 1 lunch to Day 2 breakfast/lunch.

  • Guide: A professional, bilingual guide.

  • Activities: All guided excursions as per the itinerary, including the jungle walks, night spotting, and the visit to the clay lick.

  • Entrance Fees: Entrance fees to the Tambopata National Reserve.

Note: The tour is described as being operated by Quechuas Expeditions, a partner company, and emphasizes a "no hand-off" policy, meaning the same operator handles the entire tour to ensure quality. It's a highly recommended tour for travelers who want to witness one of the most spectacular wildlife events in the Amazon.

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