Macaw Clay Lick Tour

Experience the incredible wildlife of Puerto Maldonado on this unique tour: watch vividly colorful macaws feed on a clay lick at sunrise.

Parrot Clay Lick Tour

We'll pick you up from your hotel in Puerto Maldonado at 3 am and take you to the Tambopata River, 2 hours away by car. Once we arrive, we'll delve into the heart of the Tambopata National Reserve.

The early start will be worth it as you drive around the river and watch the sun begin to rise over Puerto Maldonado. The breathtaking colors of dawn over the Amazon Jungle will make for a postcard-perfect image!

Arriving at the El Chuncho clay lick, known locally as a colpa, you'll stand and wait for the brightly colored macaws to appear for their morning feed on the clay wall. Spend an hour watching as the different species of parrot and macaw "lick the clay" of the colpa. You'll be left speechless by their incredible colors!

After the excursion to the parrot and macaw clay lick, we'll head towards a lodge in the reserve, crossing a trail where, if we're lucky, we'll be able to greet the most popular inhabitants of the area: the sloths! We're also likely to come across other mammals such as capybaras, tapirs, and deer.

Once at the hacienda, we'll refuel with a delicious lunch. Afterward, we'll take a short walk around the hacienda, and finally make our way back to Puerto Maldonado. We'll drop you off at your hotel around 3 pm.

Pickup

This activity includes pick-up from hotels in Puerto Maldonado. If you are staying outside the city, the pick-up will be an additional cost of between 50 and 70USD, depending on your location, to be paid on the day of the activity.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

During the Parrot Clay Lick Tour, you'll be picked up early in the morning and transported to the Tambopata River, where you'll explore the magnificent Tambopata National Reserve. The early morning drive through the stunning landscape allows you to experience the sunrise over the Amazon Jungle.

At the El Chuncho clay lick, you'll spend an hour observing the vibrant macaws and parrots as they feed on the clay. This natural spectacle is a unique opportunity to witness the beauty of these birds in their habitat. After this, you'll head to a lodge within the reserve, keeping an eye out for sloths and other wildlife along the way.

Your day will conclude with a lunch at the hacienda before returning to Puerto Maldonado in the afternoon.

Inclusions:
Hotel pick-up in Puerto MaldonadoRound trip transportation to Tambopata RiverVisit to El Chuncho clay lickLunch at the lodge

Exclusions:
Pick-up from hotels outside Puerto Maldonado (additional cost of 50 to 70USD)Gratuities

Meeting Point:

Pick-up will be from your hotel in Puerto Maldonado at 3 am. For those outside the city, please arrange transportation for an additional fee.