Tambopata — Chuncho Clay Lick macaws

Exclusive Amazon Experience

Tambopata
VIP Tours

Tambopata National Reserve — home to the world-famous Chuncho Clay Lick, the pristine Lake Sandoval, and some of the Amazon's highest concentrations of wildlife. A VIP experience from start to finish.

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3–5 Days Available
600+ Bird Species
1,500+ Macaws Daily at Lick
VIP Private Service

About the Destination

The Amazon's
Most Accessible
Wilderness

Tambopata National Reserve, located in the Madre de Dios region of southern Peru, is one of the most species-rich protected areas in the world — and among the most accessible. Unlike Manu's remote Restricted Zone, Tambopata can be reached within hours from Puerto Maldonado, making it an ideal destination for shorter Amazon adventures without compromising on wildlife quality.

The jewel of Tambopata is the legendary Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick — the largest in the world, where up to 1,500 macaws and thousands of parrots gather each morning to consume mineral-rich clay. Witnessing this spectacle is a life-defining experience for any nature lover.

The equally spectacular Lake Sandoval is a mirror-calm oxbow lake accessible only by dugout canoe, where families of giant river otters patrol the surface and black caimans bask in the early morning sun. Our VIP service means private boats, smaller groups, and expert positioning at every wildlife hotspot.

World's Largest Clay Lick Private Boats Lake Sandoval Premium Lodges
Chuncho Clay Lick macaws
Giant river otters Sandoval Lake
Lake Sandoval

Choose Your VIP Experience

Tambopata VIP Packages

Three exclusive packages from a 3-day express to the ultimate 5-day Tambopata expedition. All fully private, all-inclusive, and guided by specialist naturalists.

Chuncho 3 Days Tambopata
Express 3D / 2N

Amazon Adventure in Tambopata: Chuncho Clay Lick & Sandoval Lake

The ultimate short Amazon adventure — experience the Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick at dawn, canoe to Lake Sandoval to watch giant river otters, and return enriched in just 3 days.

  • Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick at Dawn
  • Lake Sandoval — Giant Otters
  • Jungle Night Walk
  • VIP Private Service
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Colors of the Amazon 4 Days
Popular 4D / 3N

Colors of the Amazon: Macaws, Lake & Wildlife

An extra day opens up jungle trails, additional wildlife hides, and a deeper immersion into Tambopata's extraordinary biodiversity — including howler monkeys, caimans, and exotic parrots.

  • Chuncho Clay Lick + Smaller Lick
  • Lake Sandoval Kayak
  • Jungle Trails & Howler Monkeys
  • Premium Lodge Accommodation
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Explore Tambopata 5 Days
Ultimate VIP 5D / 4N

Explore Tambopata: Chuncho Clay Lick & Sandoval Lake — 5 Days

The definitive Tambopata VIP experience. Five days of exclusive Amazon immersion — multiple clay lick visits, Lake Sandoval giant otters, deep jungle trails, caiman night spotting, and the finest lodge accommodation in the reserve.

  • Multiple Chuncho Clay Lick Visits
  • Lake Sandoval Giant Otters
  • Caiman Night Spotting
  • Premium VIP Lodge & Private Guide
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Highlights

Unmissable Experiences

Chuncho Clay Lick

The world's largest macaw clay lick — up to 1,500 macaws gather each morning in an awe-inspiring natural spectacle.

Lake Sandoval

A pristine oxbow lake accessible only by canoe — mirror-calm waters home to giant otters, black caimans, and hundreds of birds.

Giant River Otters

Among the most endangered mammals in South America — Lake Sandoval hosts one of the most stable populations in Peru.

Jungle Wildlife

Howler monkeys, capybaras, caimans, tarantulas, exotic butterflies, and hundreds of bird species on every guided trail walk.

Reserve Your VIP Experience

Witness 1,500 Macaws
at Sunrise

Private departures available daily. Personalized itineraries, premium lodges, and exclusive service from start to finish.