Macaw Clay Lick Tour

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Duration

2 Days - 1 Nights

Tour Type

Adventure

Maximum Group

10 People

Maximum height

3399 msnm

Summary

The macaw clay lick is a clay formation by the action of the river and is located in the ravine of the rivers. Every morning at dawn the macaws, among other birds, go to this place to eat for 30 minutes approx. The reason why these birds consume clay is because according to researchers say that it contains vital salts and minerals used in the diet of animals who consume. This excursion is for everyone without exception, where you can experience the thrill of feeling and hearing the beauty of the charm of nature, in the course of your stay you will appreciate the wildlife and plenty of vegetation.

Itinerary

Day 1

Monte Amazónico Tambopata

Reception at the airport or bus station and transfer to the Monte Amazónico office for registration. In case you have large suitcases, we suggest you to repack and take only what is necessary. Transfer by land (4X4) to our destination for approximately 2 hours to reach the banks of the Tambopata River. In this place we will take a boat to the lodge “Monte Amazónico – Tambopata”. Welcome and delivery of rooms, lunch. In the afternoon, we will take an introductory walk to the rainforest where we will have the opportunity to see animals in their natural habitat such as amphibians, mammals, reptiles and wonderful insects, among others.

Day 2

Macaw Clay Lick

We wake up very early, at 4:30 am, to leave for the largest macaw clay lick in the world, the Collpa Chuncho, a trip of approximately 1:30 hours, by boat, on the way we will have the incredible opportunity to see some species such as ronsocos, which are the largest rodents in the world, sachavacas, and you can even see the most beautiful South American feline, the jaguar, many of our clients are witnesses with photographic evidence of encounters with these beautiful mammals. Once we arrive at the Macaw Clay Lick we will see hundreds of parrots of different species that come to eat clay from the wall adjacent to the river. We will settle into our chairs to wait for one of the most beautiful natural spectacles of birdlife in the world to begin. The parrots are followed by the 3 most colorful species of macaws in the Americas, the red and green, plus the blue and yellow macaws come together to eat clay needed in their daily diet and eliminate toxins. On a good day of activity you will see hundreds of these wonderful animals flying overhead. An experience of a lifetime. Return to our lodge, breakfast and rest. Then we will have a walk through our botanical garden where we can appreciate some fruit, timber, and medicinal species of our area, accompanied by our guide. Our boat will take us to the transport back to Puerto Maldonado, the same route we will do on the way back. Arrival in Puerto Maldonado transfer to the terminal or airport.

Includes

Includes

  • Tourist transportation
  • Motor boat
  • Entrance tickets to the reserves
  • Professional bilingual guide
  • First aid kit
  • 1 night lodging
  • Meals (1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner)

Not included

  • Lunch not mentioned
  • Extra expenses

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