Start Time: 03:00 hrs – Pickup in Puerto Maldonado or Tambopata lodge. Early Morning Transfer – Into the Amazon
Your adventure begins with an early pickup from your hotel or Tambopata hostel. Travel for approximately 2 hours by 4×4 vehicle, combining paved road and off-road jungle tracks, heading toward the Tambopata River, near the entrance of the reserve.

River Journey – Sunrise & Wildlife
Upon arrival, board a motorized boat for a 1.5-hour navigation along the Tambopata River. Enjoy a breathtaking Amazon sunrise while spotting wildlife along the riverbanks, including:

• Capybaras
• White caimans
• Shore birds and herons
• Possible sightings of monkeys and, with luck, even a jaguar

Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick – Main Experience .Arrive at the Chuncho Clay Lick, one of the most impressive wildlife spectacles in the Amazon.From approximately 06:30 to 11:00 hrs, observe:

• Hundreds of macaws, parrots, and parakeets
• Vibrant colors: red, green, yellow, and blue
• Unique feeding behavior on mineral-rich clay

Your guide will explain the ecological importance of the clay lick and the behavior of these fascinating species.Enjoy your breakfast in front of the clay lick, surrounded by the sounds of the rainforest. Return & Interpretation Stop
After the activity, begin your return downriver with a short stop at the Tambopata checkpoint, where you can visit a small interpretation center and learn more about the protected area.

Lodge Experience – Lunch & Relaxation
Continue to the lodge where you will enjoy:

• A traditional Amazonian lunch
• Optional swimming in a jungle stream or the Tambopata River

Afternoon Walk – Local Culture & Nature
Take a short guided walk to learn about local Amazon livelihoods, including:

• Brazil nut harvesting
• Agriculture
• Gold mining

During the walk, you will also have additional opportunities for wildlife observation.

Return to Puerto Maldonado
At approximately 16:00 hrs, begin your return:

Short boat transfer
Followed by a 2-hour drive back to Puerto Maldonado