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Activity Puerto Maldonado, Peru
Tambopata 3 Day Amazon Tour: Macaws, Caimans & Jungle
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About this activity
On this immersive trip to the Tambopata National Reserve, we begin with a one-hour car ride from Puerto Maldonado, followed by a scenic motorized canoe ride on the Tambopata River. Along the way, spot stunning Amazon wildlife. Spend two nights in a comfortable jungle lodge surrounded by pristine rainforest. The highlight of this tour is visiting the famous macaw clay lick, where hundreds of parrots and macaws gather each morning, a once in a lifetime birdwatching experience. Enjoy guided walks in primary forest, night excursions to discover nocturnal species, and total immersion in Amazon biodiversity. After three unforgettable days in the Peruvian jungle, return to Puerto Maldonado by private transport.
At a glance
- Duration
- 3 days
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 8 people
- People per booking
- 1–9
- Guide
- English, Spanish
- Operated by
- Palotoa Amazon Travel
Ages: Infants (1–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–65 years) · Seniors (66–99 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Entrance tickets to the Tambopata National Reserve.
- Included: Rubber boots
- Included: Mineral water
- Included: Lunch
- Included: Motor boat
- Included: Land transfer (4X4)
- Included: Dinner
- Included: First-aid Kit
- Included: Breakfast
- Included: Pick up from the airport or bus station
- Included: Professional tour guide
Not included
- Not included: Domestic or international flights
- Not included: Tips for guide, driver, and lodge staff - Optional
- Not included: Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls, etc.)
- Not included: Entrance to attractions not mentioned in the itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1 · Puerto Maldonado – Tambopata Jungle Walking
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Tambopata National Reserve
12 hours Admission included
Arrival at the airport or bus station and transfer to our office. Our guide will explain you about the tour, before leaving to our adventure. In case you have big luggage, we suggest re pack to store the not needed items and carry just enough for the trip.
Land transfer (4X4) wheeled truck to our destination for about 1 hour to reach the banks of the Tambopata River, by river will take more than 1 hours (just information). In this place we will take a boat to our lodge.
In the afternoon, after lunch we let’s explore a wonderful place, walking into the rainforest where we will have the opportunity to see animals in their natural habitat as amphibians, mammals, reptiles and wonderful insects, among others species.
Lodge
Day 2 · Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick – Spotting Caiman & Jungle Exploring
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Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick
12 hours Admission included
We wake up very early, at 4:30 am, to go on an incredible journey by boat to the world’s largest macaw clay lick “ EL CHUNCHO”, a journey of about 1:30 hours by boat, on the way we will have the opportunity to see some species such as capybaras, which is the world’s largest rodents, tapirs, and you can even see the most beautiful South American feline, jaguar , many of our clients are witnesses with photographic evidence of encounters with these beautiful mammals.
After arrival to the Tambopata Macaw Clay Licks you will see hundreds of parrots of different species come to eat clay adjacent to the river on the wall, we will accommodate us in our chairs to wait to begin one of the most beautiful natural sights of birds in the world. A parrots are followed by 3 species of the most colorful macaws of America, reds and greens, blues and yellows come to gather to eat clay needed in the daily diet and eliminate toxins. On a good day of activity you will see hundreds of these wonderful animals flying over you. An experience for life.Return to our lodge, for lunch and resting time.
-Then we will walk through the botanical garden where you can see some fruit, timber and medicinal species in our area. In the afternoon we will have the opportunity to explore the jungle , we will have more opportunity to observe the larger animals on the forest of the Tambopata Reserve. For the night off to rest or possibility of another night walk .
Overnight at a Jungle Lodge
Day 3 · Tambopata Lodge / Puerto Maldonado City – Airport or Bus Station
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Puerto Maldonado
10 hours
This day very early we will have a walk in the forest to see more biodiversity later we will return to the lodge to have a good breakfast After breakfast, our boat takes us to transport back to Puerto Maldonado, the same route back, we will return back to the town. Arrival in Puerto Maldonado and transfer to the airport terminal.
Meeting point and pickup
The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.
Pickup points
- Puerto Maldonado Airport
We offer convenient pick-up for all travelers from the airport, land terminal, or their hotel in Puerto Maldonado, depending on their location.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
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| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
Good to know
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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