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3-Day Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick Tour (3D/2N)

The 3-Day Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick Tour is a focused Tambopata Amazon tour for travelers who want the most important wildlife windows—sunrise, sunset, and night—without changing lodges every day. From a lodge base along the Tambopata River corridor, you combine the Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick at dawn, a Tambopata River sunset cruise with caiman searching, a guided rainforest night walk, and a Yacumama Lake sunrise with canoeing and catch-and-release piranha fishing.

Tambopata • Puerto Maldonado, Peru
3 Days / 2 Nights • Small Groups • Bilingual Naturalist Guide (EN/ES)

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Scarlet and blue-and-yellow macaws at the Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick at sunrise in Tambopata, Peru
Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick at sunrise in Tambopata, Peru.

What You’ll See — 3-Day Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick Tour Highlights

  • Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick at sunrise: parrots and parakeets first, then larger macaws (scarlet, blue-and-yellow, red-and-green).
  • Tambopata River sunset cruise: river birds, sandbanks, and the best evening light for wildlife.
  • Caiman searching after dark: spotlight scanning along calm river sections.
  • Rainforest night walk: frogs, insects, spiders (including tarantulas near burrows), and nocturnal birds.
  • Yacumama Lake at sunrise: canoe birdwatching and catch-and-release piranha fishing.

Itinerary — 3 Days / 2 Nights

Day 1 — Arrival, Lodge Check-in, Tambopata River Sunset & Caiman Searching

Reception at the airport or bus terminal in Puerto Maldonado. Travel along the Tambopata tourist corridor to the lodge, check-in, and lunch.
In the afternoon, navigate the Tambopata River at sunset for wildlife observation and photography.
After dark, continue with caiman searching using spotlights along protected river sections.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 2 — Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick (3:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) & Rainforest Night Walk

Depart at 3:00 a.m. toward the Filadelfia sector for the Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick.
Parakeets and parrots typically appear first, followed by scarlet, blue-and-yellow, and red-and-green macaws.
Return around midday for lunch and rest.
After dark, join a guided rainforest night walk to look for frogs, insects, spiders (including tarantulas near burrows), and nocturnal birds.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 3 — Yacumama Lake Sunrise & Piranha Fishing (4:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.), Breakfast & Departure

Depart at 4:00 a.m. to Yacumama Lake for sunrise canoeing and birdwatching.
Continue with catch-and-release piranha fishing using simple hand rods under guide supervision.
Return for breakfast, check-out, and transfer to the airport, bus terminal, or your hotel in Puerto Maldonado.

The order of activities may vary due to weather or logistics, always fulfilling the established program.


What’s Included / Not Included

Included

  • Round-trip transfers between Puerto Maldonado and the lodge.
  • All scheduled excursions described in the itinerary.
  • Tambopata River sunset cruise + caiman searching (Day 1).
  • Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick sunrise excursion (Day 2).
  • Guided rainforest night walk (Day 2).
  • Yacumama Lake sunrise canoeing + catch-and-release piranha fishing (Day 3).
  • Bilingual naturalist guide (EN/ES).
  • Meals from lunch Day 1 to breakfast Day 3.

Not Included

  • Flights or long-distance bus tickets to Puerto Maldonado.
  • Travel insurance / personal accident insurance.
  • Tips (optional) and personal expenses.

What to Bring

  • Light long-sleeve shirts and long pants.
  • Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots, plus sandals for the lodge.
  • Rain jacket or poncho.
  • Hat, sunglasses, and high-SPF sunscreen.
  • Insect repellent suitable for tropical areas.
  • Binoculars and a camera/phone with protective case.
  • Small daypack and a reusable water bottle.
  • Personal medication.
  • Flashlight or headlamp with spare batteries.

How to Reserve

  1. Send your request: dates, number of travelers, and any special interests (birding, photography).
  2. Receive availability: we confirm lodge space and send the final program with inclusions.
  3. Confirm with a deposit: your reservation is secured once the deposit is received.
  4. Receive confirmation: written confirmation with itinerary and pick-up details.
  5. Pay the balance: remaining balance is normally paid upon arrival unless otherwise agreed in writing.

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Terms & Conditions

Booking & Payments

  • A deposit is required to confirm your booking.
  • The remaining balance is due on arrival in Puerto Maldonado unless specified differently in writing.
  • Net amount requirement: any transfer fees, bank charges, or transaction commissions must be covered by the payer.

Payment Methods

  • PayPal: info@tambopatawild.com
  • Credit/Debit Card: secure payment link available upon request.
  • Bank Transfer: available upon request (sender covers transfer fees).

Cancellation & Rescheduling

  • 60+ days before arrival: full refund (minus transfer fees).
  • 30–60 days before arrival: 50% refund.
  • Less than 30 days before arrival: no refunds; rescheduling allowed up to 15 days before arrival.

Contact

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Email: info@tambopatawild.com
WhatsApp: +51 935 485 301
Website: www.tambopatawild.com

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