Manu Reserved Zone

MACAW CLICK AND LAKE SANDOVAL 4D/3N

3 days / 2 nightsMADRE DE DIOS8

Price per personFrom USD 420

Tour overview

A closer look at the journey.

Zone: Reserved Zone
Difficulty: Ask us
Languages: English
Group: 8

Experience the wonders of the Peruvian Amazon with an exciting tour that includes visits to the world’s largest macaw clay lick, the "Monkey Island," and Sandoval Lake. Explore the lush rainforest, encounter unique wildlife, and enjoy activities like birdwatching and jungle hikes, all guided by experts. A perfect adventure for nature enthusiasts.

Day 01: PUERTO MALDONADO - LODGE

Arrival at the airport or bus station and transfer to the office for the final talk of our tour before leaving on our adventure. If you have a lot of luggage, we suggest repacking

Day 02: EL CHUNCHO

We get up early, at 4:30 a.m., to go to the largest macaw clay lick in the world, CHUNCHO, a trip of approximately 1:30 a.m., by boat, on the way we will have the incredible opport

Day 03: SANDOVAL LAKE

After breakfast, 3 km walk. In the middle of the dense tropical jungle and we go to Lake Sandoval (piranha habitat) one of the largest in the Tambopata National Reserve and ride in

Day 04: MADRE DE DIOS RIVER - PUERTO MALDONADO

5:30 am. in the jungle morning and a short walk to our canopy, about 30 meters high, allowing us to appreciate nature from the highest possible, we will also have a panoramic view

Day by day

Your itinerary.

Experience the wonders of the Peruvian Amazon with an exciting tour that includes visits to the world’s largest macaw clay lick, the "Monkey Island," and Sandoval Lake. Explore the

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Day 1
Day 01: PUERTO MALDONADO - LODGE
Arrival at the airport or bus station and transfer to the office for the final talk of our tour before leaving on our adventure. If you have a lot of luggage, we suggest repacking to save items you don't need and bring enough for the trip. Land transfer (4X4) in a wheeled van to our destination for about 2 hours to reach the banks of the Tambopata River, if it is by river it will take more than 6 hours (information only). At this place we will take a boat to the "Monte Amazonico - Tambopata" hostel. Welcome and Breakfast or lunch depending on arrival time. In the afternoon we will take an introductory walk to the tropical jungle where we will have the opportunity to see animals in their natural habitat such as amphibians, mammals, reptiles and wonderful insects, among others.
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Day 2
Day 02: EL CHUNCHO
We get up early, at 4:30 a.m., to go to the largest macaw clay lick in the world, CHUNCHO, a trip of approximately 1:30 a.m., by boat, on the way we will have the incredible opportunity to see species such as capybara , which is the largest rodent in the world, tapirs, and you can even see the most beautiful South American cat, the jaguar, many of our clients are witnesses with photographic evidence of encounters with these beautiful mammals. After reaching the macaw clay lick, you will see hundreds of different species of parrots that come to eat clay adjacent to the river wall. We will settle into our saddles waiting for one of the most beautiful natural bird shows in the world to begin. The parrots are followed by the 3 most colorful species of macaws in America, the red and the green, the blue and the yellow, and they also get together to eat the clay they need in their daily diet and eliminate toxins. On a good day of activity you will see hundreds of these wonderful animals flying above you. An experience for life. After breakfast, our boat takes us to transport us back to Puerto Maldonado and we will transfer to the port where we will take the boat for an hour until we reach our lodge, welcoming us with a refreshing fruit juice from our region. Accommodation is provided. After lunch, we visited the "Monkey Island", located in front of our lodge on the other side of the Madre de Dios River, where we found different species of monkeys that live on the island, those species are the brown capuchin, the squirrel monkey and the saddle marmoset; and return to the Lodge. In the afternoon we will go out to look for caimans, white caimans are typically found on the sand banks of the Madre de Dios River, for which it will be necessary to bring a flashlight. Also, we may see some capybaras, return to the lodge, dinner and rest.
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Day 3
Day 03: SANDOVAL LAKE
After breakfast, 3 km walk. In the middle of the dense tropical jungle and we go to Lake Sandoval (piranha habitat) one of the largest in the Tambopata National Reserve and ride in a rowboat where we will appreciate many birds of different species (shansho, cormorants, jacanas, heron puma, buzzard, howler monkey, brown capuchin monkey, tamarins and sloths). Perhaps we will meet the family of giant river otters (almost two meters long) that is in danger of extinction. Return to the lodge to enjoy a typical lunch. In the afternoon we will have one more opportunity to walk where we can appreciate a diversity of species of insects, amphibians, reptiles and other nocturnal animals. Dinner and rest.
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Day 4
Day 04: MADRE DE DIOS RIVER - PUERTO MALDONADO
5:30 am. in the jungle morning and a short walk to our canopy, about 30 meters high, allowing us to appreciate nature from the highest possible, we will also have a panoramic view of the Madre de Dios River. From the platforms, observing different species of birds, including toucans, macaws, tanagers, orioles, will surely be a wonderful experience. Breakfast and return to the city, transfer to the airport and/or bus station.

Trip details

Included and not included.

Included

✔ Bilingual guide in English and Spanish
✔ Breakfast, lunch and dinner
✔ Entrance ticket to the Tambopata reserve
✔ Hotel in the middle of the jungle
✔ Car, boat and canoe transportation
✔ First aid (including anti-venom for snake bites).
✔ Boots and much more

Not included

✖ Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks
✖ Extra expenses outside the tour
✖ The last lunch

Prepare well

What to bring.

This is a practical starting point. Confirm the tour-specific packing list before departure.

◼ Camera with spare battery.01
◼ Powerful hand or head flashlights.02
◼ Binoculars. If you want, you can rent, ask the guide.03
◼ Waterproof case or bag to protect your appliances.04
◼ Sunscreen05
◼ Bottle of water.06
◼ Extra toilet paper.07
◼ Pocket money.08
◼ Dark clothing generally so as not to disturb the wildlife, long pants, long-sleeved polo shirts, waterproof jacket, etc.09
◼ Mosquito repellent010
◼ A little money for tips (usually expected on the tour).011