Discover the essence of the Amazon in just two days — climb above the jungle canopy, walk under its vibrant green shade, and witness the unforgettable spectacle of hundreds of macaws at the world’s largest clay lick. A short escape, packed with pure Tambopata magic.
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Tambopata National Reserve, Airport Puerto Maldonado | |||||||||
| DEPARTURE TIME | Please arrive at least 1 hour before the flight. | |||||||||
| WEAR | Comfortable light clothing, hiking boots, insect repellent and sunscreen. | |||||||||
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| RECOMMENDATIONS | To make your stay as enjoyable and unforgettable as possible we recommend to bring following things with you:
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Day 1 : Into the Canopy Kingdom
Your journey begins in Puerto Maldonado, where you are welcomed at the airport, bus terminal or city hotel and transferred to the Chuncho Lodge office. After a short introduction and final arrangements, you set off along the Interoceanic Highway, crossing 48 kilometers of paved road before turning onto an 18-kilometer forest track that leads to the banks of the Tambopata River and the Filadelfia community. From here you will take a short boat ride downstream to the lodge.
Upon arrival at Chuncho Lodge, your home for the next couple of days in the heart of the Amazon, you will get welcomed and be shown your rooms. After lunch, your first exploration awaits: a short introductory walk through the forest leading to the canopy tower where you will be able to enjoy the forest from another perspective. Step by step, you rise above the trees until the rainforest stretches endlessly in every direction. From here, the forest canopy is alive with activity — macaws, toucans, and monkeys pass by at eye level.
On your way back, discover life at night during a night walk. The forest reveals a different rhythm after dark, with insects humming, frogs calling, and nocturnal creatures beginning their activities. It is a gentle but captivating introduction to life in the rainforest.
Day 2 : Flight of Colours
The day begins early, with a 04:30 a.m. departure upriver. As your boat cuts through the mist at dawn, watch the riverbanks carefully: capybaras often graze here, tapirs leave their tracks, and sometimes even a jaguar appears At last, you arrive at the world’s largest Macaw Clay Lick. Chairs are set up along the riverbank as you wait in silence for the sky to erupt with wings: parrots and macaws circle above before descending to the clay lick. Scarlet, red-and-green, and blue-and-yellow macaws join smaller species such as blue-headed, orange-cheeked, and dusky-headed parrots. It is one of the most powerful wildlife spectacles in South America. You will be invited to enjoy a picnic breakfast while enjoying this show.
During the return to the lodge, the river again offers surprises, caimans resting on sandbanks, turtles basking on logs, or troops of monkeys crossing the canopy. Lunch is followed by your transfer back to the city.
First contact us and check availability
Please before to pay, you need check availability, contact us at reservas@chuncholodge.com
Also, if you have special requirement is necessary being in contact from the beginning.
Booking with us means that we need make all logistic before your arrival and do our best efforts to give you a quality service deserve by our
clients, reason why we take very seriously a booking with customers.
Note that Chuncho Lodge does not have any responsibility for payments without previous check of availability at our lodge.
Our prices are for individual passenger but we only do tour operations with more than 2 customers.
Thank.
The Chuncho Lodge Team
