Tambopata Parrot Clay Lick Tour: 6 Days

Explore the stunning exotic birds within the Peruvian Amazon on this six-day adventure to the parrot and macaw clay licks at Tambopata.

Tambopata Parrot Clay Lick Tour: 6 Days

Day 1

Upon your arrival at the Puerto Maldonado airport, we will head to the river port of the town to embark on a boat journey to our jungle lodge in Tambopata.

Once we have settled in, we'll venture out to discover the Cocococha Lagoon, enjoying an afternoon of exploration while looking for various bird species. Keep your eyes peeled for unique avifauna such as hoatzins, along with other fisher birds, and then climb the 42-meter-high observation tower—an ideal spot for spotting monkeys and toucans!

The first day will wrap up with a return to the lodge for dinner and an opportunity to rest.

Day 2

Our day will commence early with a visit to the parrot clay lick at La Cachuela. Following this, we will return to the lodge for breakfast. By 10:30 am, we will embark on a hiking trail around the ecolodge, where we'll likely encounter native birds including tinamous, trogons, and trumpet birds.

In the afternoon, we will continue our birdwatching along the shores of the Tambopata River, spotting silver herons, eagles, hacks, and macaws. As evening approaches, we will seek out nocturnal birds such as owls and hawks before returning to the lodge for a well-deserved dinner and relaxation.

Day 3

After breakfast, we will gather our belongings and travel to a different lodge within Tambopata, allowing us to experience new areas of the reserve.

The morning will be yours to settle in or participate in an activity suggested by the guide. Later in the afternoon, we will embark on a two-hour hike in the La Torre region to observe birds that inhabit the depths of the forest. By around 7:30 pm, we will return to the lodge for dinner and enjoy another outing to search for nocturnal birds, before concluding the day.

Day 4

We'll depart early morning for a boat ride to El Chuncho, renowned for being one of the largest colpas or clay licks in the Tambopata region. The journey will take roughly four hours, and upon our arrival, we will set up camp for the day to observe native birdlife until it’s time for dinner.

Day 5

Awakening at dawn, we will set out at 5 am to visit a macaw clay lick in El Chuncho, where the vibrant colors of these exotic birds will surely amaze you!

After capturing those memorable photos with the macaws, we will return to the lodge for lunch, leaving you with the afternoon free to enjoy at your leisure.

Day 6

Following breakfast at the hotel, we will take you back to the Puerto Maldonado airport, ensuring you have ample time to catch your flight.

Accommodation & Meals

This tour includes 5 nights of accommodation at an ecolodge in Tambopata. The lodging is on a full board basis, granting you all breakfasts, lunches, and dinners throughout your stay.

Pricing

The listed price is per person in a double room. We also offer various types of rooms, including triple rooms, whose pricing can be obtained by reaching out to us.

Photography Tour

If capturing the fauna and landscapes of the Peruvian Amazon is on your mind, consider opting for the Tambopata Photography 8 Day Trip.