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4-Day Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick Tour (4D/3N)
4-Day Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick Tour designed for travelers who want a complete but manageable Amazon program from Puerto Maldonado—combining the most productive wildlife windows at sunrise, sunset, and after dark, while staying at a comfortable lodge along the Tambopata corridor.
Puerto Maldonado • Tambopata (Filadelfia sector) • Lake Sandoval • Yacumama Lake
4 Days / 3 Nights
Small Groups • Bilingual Naturalist Guide (EN/ES)
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Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick – Complete Guide
Overview — 4-Day Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick Tour
The 4-Day Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick Tour uses a lodge along the Tambopata tourist corridor as a comfortable base, letting you explore multiple ecosystems without changing accommodation every day.
Over four days you combine an early-morning visit to the Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick, a full exploration of Lake Sandoval inside Tambopata National Reserve, a sunrise outing to Yacumama Lake, and a Tambopata River sunset experience—plus a guided rainforest night walk.
All excursions are led by bilingual naturalist guides. Small groups keep observation points quiet, improve photography opportunities, and allow flexible timing when conditions are favorable.
Times may adjust with season, weather, river levels, and protected-area logistics.
Main Features of the 4D/3N Program
- Lodge base near Puerto Maldonado (private rooms per lodge availability).
- Extended sunrise viewing at the Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick.
- Full Lake Sandoval exploration (canoe + trails) inside Tambopata National Reserve.
- Yacumama Lake dawn outing (canoe) with optional catch-and-release piranha fishing.
- Tambopata River sunset navigation + caiman search on Day 1.
- Optional canopy walkways/zipline when operationally available in the lodge area (safety gear provided).
- Rainforest night walk for nocturnal wildlife.
What You’ll See — 4-Day Chuncho Tour Highlights
- Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick at sunrise: parrots, parakeets, and large macaws (scarlet, blue-and-yellow, red-and-green) feeding on mineral-rich clay.
- Tambopata River sunset navigation and a night boat search for caimans using spotlights.
- Lake Sandoval canoe exploration inside Tambopata National Reserve (hoatzins, herons, anhingas, cormorants, kingfishers, caimans; giant river otters when conditions allow).
- Yacumama Lake sunrise canoe outing with optional catch-and-release piranha fishing.
- Guided rainforest night walk for nocturnal wildlife (frogs, insects, spiders; tarantulas may be seen near burrows).
Itinerary — 4-Day Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick Tour (4 Days)
Day 1 • Arrival, Lodge Check-in & Tambopata River Sunset
Reception at the airport/bus station in Puerto Maldonado. Transfer to the lodge along the Tambopata corridor, check-in and welcome refreshment.
In the afternoon, board a motorized canoe for a Tambopata River sunset outing with chances to see riverside birds and wildlife.
After dusk, use spotlights to search for caimans. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 2 • Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick at Sunrise & Rainforest Night Walk
Very early (~03:00), depart toward the Filadelfia sector. Navigate upstream to arrive before the peak morning activity.
Parakeets and parrots often precede larger macaws—scarlet, blue-and-yellow, red-and-green—descending to feed on mineral-rich clay.
Field breakfast (logistics dependent). Return late morning/midday. Rest at the lodge.
After dark, night walk to look for frogs, insects, spiders (including tarantulas near burrows), and nocturnal birds.
Day 3 • Lake Sandoval (Tambopata National Reserve) & Optional Canopy/Zipline
Early departure to Lake Sandoval: boat + forest hike to the lake entrance. Quiet canoeing along palm-lined shores to look for hoatzins, herons, anhingas, cormorants, kingfishers, caimans and, with luck, giant river otters.
After lunch/rest, canopy walkways/zipline may be offered if operationally available in the lodge zone (harnesses & safety gear). Dinner and overnight.
Day 4 • Yacumama Lake Sunrise, Breakfast & Departure
Pre-dawn outing to Yacumama Lake for calm sunrise canoeing. Optional catch-and-release piranha fishing.
Breakfast back at the lodge, check-out and transfer to the airport/bus station. End of services.
The order of activities may change due to weather or logistics. The program content will be fulfilled.
What’s Included / Not Included — 4-Day Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick Tour
Included
- Airport/bus pickup & drop-off (Puerto Maldonado)
- All river/land transportation and safety gear
- 3 nights in jungle lodge (private bathroom when available; mosquito nets; scheduled electricity)
- Meals from lunch Day 1 to breakfast Day 4
- Drinking water during excursions
- Bilingual naturalist guide (EN/ES)
- Tambopata River sunset + caiman night search
- Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick sunrise session (extended viewing)
- Lake Sandoval full visit (canoe + trails)
- Yacumama Lake sunrise canoe outing
- Rainforest night walk
Not Included
- Flights to/from Puerto Maldonado
- Alcoholic & bottled drinks
- Travel insurance
- Tips/gratuities
- Optional canopy/zipline (if not selected)
What to Bring & Conditions — 4-Day Chuncho Tour
- Lightweight long-sleeved clothing, rain jacket/poncho, insect repellent and sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes/hiking boots; sandals for the lodge
- Flashlight or headlamp with spare batteries for night activities
- Binoculars and a refillable water bottle
- Camera protection (dry bag) and spare batteries/power bank
- Personal medication and basic first-aid items
Physical Difficulty — 4-Day Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick Tour
Easy–moderate walks on mostly flat rainforest trails. Expect roots and muddy sections.
Warm, humid weather is typical. Activities continue with light rain; timing may adjust for safety.
Price & How to Book — 4-Day Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick Tour
From USD 580.00 per person. Limited spots.
- Message us to confirm availability for your dates
- Confirm with a deposit (net of transfer fees)
- Send full names, passport numbers, arrival details (flight/bus) and dietary restrictions
- Pay the remaining balance upon arrival unless specified differently in writing
Terms & Policies — 4-Day Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick Tour
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 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.
- <30 days before arrival: No refunds; rescheduling allowed up to 15 days before arrival.
Travel Conditions
The order of activities may vary due to weather, river conditions or logistics, while always fulfilling the established program.
Contact — Book the 4-Day Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick Tour
Tambopata Wild
Email: info@tambopatawild.com
WhatsApp: +51 935 485 301
Website: www.tambopatawild.com
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