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 memorable 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 different species of parrot and macaw "lick the clay."

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 sloths. We are also likely to come across other mammals such as capybaras, tapirs, and deer.

Once at the hacienda, we'll enjoy a delicious lunch. Afterward, we'll take a short walk around the hacienda and make our way back to Puerto Maldonado, dropping 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 70 USD, depending on your location, to be paid on the day of the activity.