Amazon Claylick Program
4 Days / 3 Nights
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From S/ 2,109
Program Overview:
This four-day program extends the rainforest exploration by including a visit to the Tambopata National Reserve to witness one of the world’s largest macaw clay licks in their natural habitat.
Day 1: Arrival and River Exploration Upon arrival in Puerto Maldonado, you will be transferred by boat to the lodge. The afternoon features a guided hike to observe local wildlife, followed by a night river cruise to search for caimans and observe the Amazonian stars.
Day 2: Conservation and Canopy Observation The morning is dedicated to the Taricaya Rescue Center to learn about wildlife rehabilitation projects. In the afternoon, you will visit the Canopy Walkway, including the highest platform in the area, followed by an evening presentation on our conservation efforts.
Day 3: Deep Jungle Trek and Lodge Transfer After breakfast, you will embark on a trek to the Tambopata National Reserve, exploring primary forests and diverse ecosystems. In the afternoon, you will transfer to a specialized lodge closer to the clay lick area, followed by an introductory night walk.
Day 4: Macaw Clay Lick and Departure The day begins at dawn with a trip upstream to the Macaw Clay Lick to observe hundreds of parrots and macaws. After breakfast, you will be transferred back to Puerto Maldonado for your flight or bus departure, concluding our services.
Program Includes
- Pick up and Drop off to Airport, bus or Hotel.
- River transfers to and from the Lodge (1h to 1.5h motorboat ride).
- 03 Nights’ accommodation in Amazon Planet Ecolodge (2n) and Claylick Lodge (1n).
- All meals included, starting with lunch on the first day of arrival and ending with breakfast on the last day.
- Guided tours (up to 8-10 people per guide).
- SAFE TRAVEL. ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES ANTI COVID.
- All reserve entrance fees.
- Activities according to the itinerary.
Activities Included
- Day and night jungle walks.
- Deep Excursion into Taricaya Ecological Reserve.
- Canopy walkways and Platforms on tree top including highest in nature.
- Tour of the Taricaya rescue center and conservation projects.
- Night river cruise in search of caimans and other nocturnal animals. Star gaze.
- Visit to Macaw Claylick inside the Tambopata National Reserve.
Recommended add-ons (additional cost):
- Ese-Eja Tribal Experience
- Fishing testing
- Yoga & Forest Bathing
- Jungle Bike Trek
Detailed Daily Itinerary
Arrival to Puerto Maldonado. Pick up from Padre Aldamiz Airport, the bus station, or your hotel in the city. Transfer to our office to repack only the necessary items for your jungle stay. Please ensure you have all the essentials; you can check our Jungle Guide to Amazon Planet to prepare beforehand for your trip.
Travel down the Madre de Dios River through the heart of the jungle, surrounded by the flora, fauna, and breathtaking scenery of the Amazon, before arriving at Amazon Planet Lodge (Approx. 1 hour).
12:00 h – Transfer IN: (For guests arriving before 11:00 h). Arrive at Amazon Planet at 13:00 h for registration at the main house. Enjoy a refreshing fruit water before starting lunch. After lunch, settle into your private bungalow (our staff will take your bags to your room) and rest before your first activity.
14:15 h – Transfer IN: (For guests arriving after 12:00 h). Arrive at Amazon Planet at 15:15 h for a quick registration at the main house and enjoy a refreshing fruit water to start your first activity. You will settle into your bungalow after the activity (our staff will take your bags for you).
15:45 h – Introduction Walk & Conservation Video: Begin your first activity with an introductory walk through the surrounding jungle with your guide and group (Approx. 1 hour). Afterward, meet your guide at the main house to watch a video about the Taricaya Eco-reserve and the different conservation projects developed over the years. This is a great time for questions and sharing insights.
18:30 h – Night Walk: Take a night walk with your guide and experience the jungle as it transforms from day into night, making way for nocturnal animals specially adapted for the dark (1 hour).
19:30 h – Dinner: Enjoy a delicious dinner and Amazonian cocktails at the bar. Rest and end of day.
Eco-Friendly Reminder:
Our energy is powered by solar panels. Please help us save energy by turning off lights and fans when not in the room and before going to sleep. Please do not leave the fan on all night, as this ensures that you and all our guests have power available the following day.
07:30 h – Breakfast: Breakfast is served at the main house.
08:30 h – Taricaya Rescue Center: Start your day with an excursion along the forest parallel to the river until you reach the Taricaya Volunteer Lodge and Research Center. You will visit one of the leading conservation projects in the reserve: the Taricaya Wildlife Rescue Center. Encounter many different wild animals, including macaws, toucans, spider monkeys, howler monkeys, jaguarundis, bush dogs, river turtles, and tortoises, as well as the Andean Spectacled bears (rescued from a circus). The animals you visit are in enclosures as a necessary first step in their rehabilitation process for future release into the wild. Some animals are permanent residents who cannot be released for their own wellbeing and are provided with a high quality of life at the center.
PLEASE BE CONSCIOUS: This is a rescue center, NOT a zoo. We cannot stress this enough. These animals are in the process of rehabilitation before being released back into the wild; we do not support or condone keeping animals in captivity for tourist attractions. Taricaya has single-handedly repopulated these parts of the jungle with species like the Black Spider Monkey, previously extinct here, through the first Wildlife Reintroduction Program in Peru.
You will also see the artificial beaches of the Taricaya Turtle Project. Between July and September, you will see the flags marking turtle nests in the sand, relocated to keep them safe from poachers until they hatch and are released in November. Enjoy the sunset from the tower close to the river before walking back to the lodge through the forest (Approx. 2 hours).
13:00 h – Lunch: Lunch is served. After lunch, relax in the hammock area, enjoy a cocktail from the Tunche Bar, or rest in the comfort of your private bungalow.
15:45 h – Canopy Walkway: Begin your afternoon with a deep excursion into the Taricaya Eco-reserve through primary protected forest, surrounded by 300-year-old trees. Your guide will explain the history and biology of the flora and fauna by sight and sound. Arrive at our first platform, located 15 meters high, to access the Canopy Walkway—a 90-meter long suspension bridge that takes you to the Canopy Platform, the highest tree platform in South America. Located 45 meters high in the crown of an ancient Kapok tree, it is a great challenge for adventure seekers. Catch a glimpse of flying macaws, parrots, or toucans as we gaze at the forest from above for a truly unforgettable sunset experience!
18:00 h – Return Walk: Descend from the platform and walk back to the lodge as the forest changes from day to night, making way for nocturnal animals specially adapted for the dark (1 hour).
19:30 h – Dinner: Enjoy a delicious dinner and Amazonian cocktails at the bar. Rest and end of day.
Eco-Note:
Save energy and use it wisely.
07:00 h – Check-out: Time to check out from your bungalow. Please leave your bags packed and ready for our housekeeping staff to carry them to the boat. Important: Please double-check your room to ensure you haven't forgotten any personal belongings.
07:30 h – Breakfast: Breakfast is served at the main house.
08:30 – 09:00 h – Departure: We say goodbye to Amazon Planet and travel upriver back to the city of Puerto Maldonado.
10:30 h – Transfer to Claylick Lodge: Arrival at the Amazon Planet office. Here, you will repack for your one-night stay at Claylick Lodge. We then begin a 1.5-hour journey: first by car along the Tambopata River (48 km of paved road and 18 km of dirt road), followed by a 10-minute motorboat journey upriver to the lodge, enjoying lunch on the way.
13:00 h – Arrival & Accommodation: Arrival at Claylick Lodge and check-in to your cabin. After settling in, enjoy an introductory walk through the jungle on this different side of Tambopata to discover more wonders of this incredible ecosystem.
Evening – Night Walk: Experience the jungle in the dark and encounter the different wildlife that comes to life at this time. Afterward, return to the lodge for dinner and an early rest to prepare for tomorrow's early start.
04:30 h – Macaw Claylick: Early wake-up for a light breakfast (coffee or tea) before beginning a 1.5-hour journey upstream to the Macaw Claylick inside the Tambopata National Reserve. Along the way, enjoy the breathtaking natural scenery and riverside wildlife. Upon arrival, witness one of the world's greatest wildlife spectacles: hundreds of parrots and macaws gathering to eat clay. You will first see the smaller species, such as the Mealy, Blue-headed, Orange-cheeked, Dusky-headed, and White-eyed parrots, followed by the majestic large macaws, including the Blue-and-yellow, Red-and-green, and Scarlet Macaws—a truly unforgettable experience! We then return to the lodge for a full breakfast.
Rest & Relaxation: After breakfast, enjoy some free time to relax, enjoy the lodge facilities, or explore the immediate surroundings.
12:00 h – Check-out: Time to check out. We will cross the river by boat to meet our transport for the return journey to Puerto Maldonado.
Transfer Out: Transfer to the airport or bus station and end of our services.
- Activities in itinerary are subject to change with short notice due to weather or other unforseen circumstances out of our control.
- Order of activities is variable depending on date of arrival and tour availability.
- Established schedules can be modified in coordination with the guide and in agreement with other guests in the tour.
- In the case you do not want, or are not able to participate on anexcursion, you may choose to stay at the lodge.
- River transfers in and out of the lodge are not private and have a specific schedule. Make sure you arrive to Puerto Maldonado before 13h and depart after 12h to avoid extra fees for private river transfers.
