Collpa Chuncho & Tambopata Lodge | A Clay Lick Experience
$349
per personOur Collpa Chuncho 3-day and 2-night will take you deep into the Peruvian rainforest. You will get a chance to admire some of the most unique species this world has to offer including rare birds, mammals, insects, amphibians and reptiles. The highlight of your trip, however, will be witnessing a one-of-a-kind morning ritual performed by the parrots and macaws resident in the area. As every new day dawns, hundreds of brightly-coloured birds flock to the clay walls at the banks of the river to feed on the minerals found there. After 20 to 30 minutes the biggest clay lick of the world will be over for another day until it commences again with the first rays of sun. Generally, scientists are unsure why these mysterious feathered creatures do perform this ritual. Some assume that the clay has important nutrients. Others think that the clay aids the digestions of toxic seeds of native fruits. Nevertheless, observing the spectacle is a not-to-be-missed experience.
Collpa Chuncho | Highlights
Collpa Chuncho | Itinerary Overview
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Day 1 | Welcome to the Jungle
On the first day of your excursion you will be picked up from the airport, bus station or your accommodation in Puerto Maldonado. After a short briefing at our local tour office, we will start our excursion into the jungle with our air-conditioned 4×4 vehicles. We head towards the Tambopata River for approximately 2 hours. At your first accommodation for the trip, Monte Amazonico Lodge, you will have breakfast or lunch – depending on arrival time. Afterwards, you will embark on your first walk into the jungle to encounter interesting birds, mammals, insects, amphibians and reptiles in their natural habitat. Our knowledgeable guide will be happy to answer any questions you might have about the jungle. Back at the lodge, a delicious dinner prepared from regional ingredients will be waiting for you.
Day 2 | Witness One of Nature’s Most Incredible Spectacles
Today your journey to the clay licks will commence early at 04:30am. As we travel by boat along the river, you will most likely spot some exotic animals, for example capybaras looking like giant guinea pigs, and maybe even a jaguar. Arriving at the clay lick, take a seat and wait for one of the most impressive spectacles nature has to offer. Soon parrots will swoop in over your heads, followed by hundreds of macaws with their brightly-coloured coats. Return to the lodge for breakfast and before lunch, go on a short walk around the botanical garden. There you will learn about the fruit, timber and medicinal herbs of the area. In the afternoon, you will kayak along the majestic river to observe some more of the jungle’s largest animals. Back at the Collpa Chuncho & Tambopata Lodge, rest or go for another walk to stalk nocturnal animals.
Day 3 | Return to Puerto Maldonado
Today you will say goodbye to the jungle and the beautiful Collpa Chuncho & Tambopata Lodge and make your way back to Puerto Maldonado. We will drop you off at your accommodation, the bus station or the airport.
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Important Information
We recommend you book this tour at least 2 weeks in advance.
If you have any extra question about this tour please contact us or chat with us via whatsapp 00 51 974 944 016
Why book with us
Travel Voucher & Contact details
You will receive an electronic voucher via e-mail once your booking is confirmed.
Zero Change Fees Policy
If after your booking has been confirmed, you wish reschedule your trip to an alternate departure date, you may do so subject to availability. If the change is requested 30 days or more prior to the original trip departure, no change fees will be charged. Zero change fees do not apply for Classic Inca trail 4 days or Inca Trail 2 days.
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Day 1 | Welcome to the Jungle
- Meals: 1 Lunch , 1 Dinner
- Accommodation: 1 night in private bungalow with private bath , fresh water and towels.
- Transport: Tourist transport from the airport to the river shore. Boat to the lodge ( 1 hour ).
- Activities: All the tourist attractions will be accompanied by a tour guide
- Entrance to National Park US$ 24.00
- Domestic flights
- Tips
Day 2 | Witness One of Nature’s Most Incredible Spectacles
- Meals: 1 , Breakfast , 1 Lunch , 1 Dinner
- Accommodation: 1 night in private bungalow with private bath , fresh water and towels.
- Activities: All the tourist attractions will be accompanied by a tour guide
- Tips
Day 3 | Return to Puerto Maldonado
- Meals: 1 , Breakfast
- Activities: All the tourist attractions will be accompanied by a tour guide
- Tips
- Domestic flights
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