Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick / Sandoval Lake 5 days
Tambopata Wildlife Peru Trip 5 days : Discover the Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick and Sandoval Lake: Two Gems of Tambopata, Peru – Deep within the lush rainforest of the Tambopata National Reserve in southeastern Peru, two extraordinary natural attractions draw nature lovers and wildlife photographers from around the world: the Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick and Sandoval Lake. Though vastly different in experience, they complement each other beautifully, offering an unforgettable immersion in one of the world’s most biodiverse regions.
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Up to 12 people Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick / Sandoval Lake 5 days
TRIP SUMMARY:
Amazon Wildlife Adventure – 5 Days
Tambopata National Reserve & Sandoval Lake Lodge Tambopata Wildlife Peru Trip .
Experience the best of the Peruvian Amazon with this immersive 5-day Tambopata Wildlife Tour, combining two of the region’s most iconic destinations: the Macaw Clay Lick in the Tambopata Reserved Zone and the serene Sandoval Lake. Explore untouched jungle, spot rare and endangered wildlife like giant river otters, macaws, jaguars, and black caimans, and deepen your understanding of Amazonian ecosystems with expert English-speaking naturalist guides.
Day 1: Welcome to the Jungle – Arrival in Puerto Maldonado
- Route: Puerto Maldonado → Tambopata River → Collpa Chuncho Suites
- Meet your local guide at the airport or bus terminal.
- Brief stop in downtown Puerto Maldonado for essential purchases.
- 90-minute drive to Filadelfia and transfer by motorized canoe along the Tambopata River.
- Accommodation in private cabins at Collpa Chuncho Suites, with a tropical welcome drink.
- Afternoon: Guided botanical walk to learn about giant trees, medicinal plants, and observe birds and primates.
- Evening: Night walk to spot wildlife such as night monkeys, frogs, snakes, and tarantulas.
Day 2: Sunrise at the Macaw Clay Lick – A Bird Paradise
- Destination: Tambopata National Reserve – Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick
- Early morning departure to Chuncho Clay Lick, the largest macaw clay lick in the world.
- Watch flocks of macaws, parrots, and parakeets feeding on mineral-rich clay.
- Midday: Return to the lodge for lunch and rest.
- Afternoon: Hike to a blackwater lagoon for catch-and-release piranha fishing.
- Evening: Boat safari to spot caimans and stargaze.
Day 3: Heading to Lake Sandoval – The Quiet Heart of the Amazon
- Route: Collpa Chuncho → Puerto Maldonado → Lake Sandoval
- Return to Puerto Maldonado and secure luggage storage.
- Boat ride on the Madre de Dios River to the entrance of Lake Sandoval Reserve.
- 3 km jungle hike to reach the canal leading to the lake.
- Accommodation in an eco-lodge and Amazonian lunch.
- Afternoon/Evening: Silent canoe ride to observe giant river otters, black caimans, and exotic birds.
- Optional night walk with flashlights to spot nocturnal wildlife.
Day 4: Deep Exploration and Wildlife Tracking
- Location: Lake Sandoval Reserve
- Observation of howler monkeys, capuchins, scarlet macaws, and sloths.
- Learn about sacred plants such as ayahuasca, chacruna, and ajo sacha.
- Visit Brazil nut trees and learn about sustainable harvesting.
- Search for frogs, tarantulas, and leaf-cutter ants.
- Evening: Final guided night walk to experience the jungle after dark.
Day 5: Farewell to the Amazon – Return to Puerto Maldonado
- Breakfast by the calm waters of Lake Sandoval.
- Hike back and boat ride to Puerto Maldonado.
- Transfer to the airport or bus terminal with unforgettable memories of the Amazon rainforest.
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