Macaw clay Licks (02 Days – 01 Night)
The Macaw clay Licks is the clay formation of the river per action and is located in the ravine of the rivers. Every morning at dawn, the macaws, among other birds, go to this place to ingest for about 30 minutes. The reason why these birds consume clay is according to researchers say it contains vital salts and minerals used in the diet of the animals who consume. This excursion is for everyone without exception, where you can experience the emotion of feeling and hearing the beauty of the charm of nature, in the course of your stay you will appreciate the fauna and vegetation.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Puerto Maldonado – Lodge Tambopata
Arrival at the airport or bus station and transfer to the office of Monte Amazoníco Lodge and his tour Operator Carlos Expeditions for the final talk about our 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 2 hours to reach the banks of the Tambopata River, if by river it will take more than 6 hours (just information). In this place we will take a boat to the lodge “Monte Amazoníco – Tambopata.” Welcome and Breakfast or lunch depending on the arrival time.
In the afternoon we make an introductory walk 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.
Day 2 : Collaps – Botanical Garden
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 macaw clay licks you will see hundreds of parrots of different species (11) 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 your 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, breakfast 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 company of our guide. Lunch
Our boat will take us to our transport back to Puerto Maldonado, the same route back, we will return to the city. Arrival in Puerto Maldonado and transfer to the airport.
End of our services.
Included/ Not Included
Included
- Hosting Service
- Guidance
- Transportation
- Airport -Airport –Lodge
- Food (lunch, dinner, breakfast)
Not included
- bar consumption (alcoholic beverages)
- entrance fees to the Tambopata National Reserve it is US $ 24.00.
Important
Important
- we recommend to bring repellent
- flashlight
- binoculars
- personal items
- sunscreen
- hiking shoes
- long shirts and pants.
Recommendations
You Need To Carry:
- Repellent
- Lantern
- Binoculars
- personal utensils
- sunscreen
- hiking shoes
- shirts and long pants.
