Puerto Maldonado 4 days Macaw Clay Lick tour – Backpacker

• Travel insurance (recommended)
• Personal expenses
• Extra drinks (soft drinks or alcohol)
• Tips for guides and lodge staff

• Passport (copy)
• Mosquito repellent (high DEET)
• Light, long-sleeved clothing
• Warm layer for cold mornings and boat rides
• Rain jacket or poncho (especially Jan–Mar, but in the Amazon jungle it can rain at any time, any day)
• Hat and sunglasses
• High-SPF sunscreen
• Water bottle (to refill for free at the lodge)
• Snacks or other food (meals are enough, but bring your own snacks if you want extra. Nothing can be bought at the lodge)
• Flashlight or headlamp
• Binoculars
• Slippers
• Camera with batteries or power bank
• Comfortable hiking shoes or sandals
• Cash for tips and extras

This Puerto Maldonado 4 days Macaw Clay Lick tour is perfect for travelers who want to explore deep rainforest, spot wildlife, and visit the famous macaw clay lick in the Tambopata National Reserve. The tour begins in the city of Puerto Maldonado, where you will travel by bus and boat into the Amazon. The journey takes you far from the city into a remote area with untouched forest and many animal species.

You will stay at Collpas Tambopata Inn, a comfortable eco-lodge located close to the reserve. The lodge has a swimming pool, bar, and buffet meals. Every room has a private bathroom and an open window facing the jungle. Guides lead small groups so you can enjoy a more personal Puerto Maldonado amazon tour.

During the tour you will hike in primary rainforest, climb a 50 meter canopy tower, and explore the river by boat. The highlight is the visit to the Puerto Maldonado macaw clay lick. Here large macaws and parrots gather at dawn to eat minerals from the riverbank. It is one of the most colorful wildlife events in the Amazon. You will also visit a mammal clay lick, go kayaking, try night walks, and relax in nature.

On the final day you will return to Puerto Maldonado by boat and bus. The tour ends in the city center of Puerto Maldonado. Your visit supports conservation projects in Tambopata and helps protect wildlife and rainforest communities.

Activities included during this backpacker Puerto Maldonado amazon tour

• Wildlife hikes in primary rainforest
• Visit to the macaw clay lick at dawn
• Kayaking on the Tambopata River
• Night walk to spot insects, frogs, and other nocturnal animals
• Boat trip to search for caimans
• Climb a canopy tower with views across the forest
• Visit to a mammal clay lick inside the reserve
• Fishing activity with local techniques
• Ecology and nature walk to Quiroz Lake
• Transfers to and from Puerto Maldonado airport or bus station
• All meals, tea, coffee, and guided excursions

More about Puerto Maldonado Amazon – Tambopata national reserve

The Tambopata region of Peru is one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet. This part of the Amazon has hundreds of bird species, healthy populations of monkeys, and rare animals like giant river otters and tapirs. The Puerto Maldonado macaw clay lick is famous worldwide because dozens of macaws come together in one place to eat clay. Scientists believe the clay helps them digest fruit toxins.

The rainforest around Collpas Tambopata Inn sits between the Tambopata River and the protected zone of the national reserve. This area has very little human impact, which means animals are often easier to observe. The Puerto Maldonado amazon tour also supports conservation through local programs like Wired Amazon, which collects data on wildlife and helps protect the forest.

This Puerto Maldonado 4 days Amazon jungle tour is suitable for backpackers of all ages who want close contact with nature and a comfortable stay in the Amazon. It offers a balance of adventure, wildlife viewing, and relaxation, while contributing to the protection of the rainforest for the future.