Collpa of Guacamayos (macaw lick) 5d/4n

 Introduction:

This trip has several major birding attractions - the Macaw lick in which hundreds of brightly colored macaws and other parrots congregate to eat the clay which is essential to their digestion making it certainly one of the world's great birding spectacles and the worlds only known Tapir lick where in the comfort of mattresses and mosquito nets you may watch , apart from Tapirs, small forest Parakeets and Parrotlets, Spix's Guans, Blue-throated Piping Guans and Razor-billed Currasows. Canopy towers enable access to the rainforest canopy and birds seldom seen from the rainforest floor. Spacious, floating catamarans ensure good looks at birds on ox-bow lakes. 

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco / Port Maldonado / Monkey Island

Arrival to Puerto Maldonado, known to some as the “Biodiversity Capital of Peru.” Reception at the airport. Our tour begins by a visit to the city private bus. Shortly afterwards we go on to the riverside port of Capitania to board our boat and navigate down the Madre de Dios River. We soon find ourselves enveloped in natural atmosphere and surroundings: one can observe “Ronsocos” (also known as Capybara ) Caymans (Alligators), Turtles (Charapas), and other species of fauna as well as herons, cormorants various birds.
After lunch, in the company and assistance of our specialized guide, we visit Monkey Island (“Isla de los Monos”). Located only five minutes from the Lodge, in the middle of the Madre de Dios river, the Monkey Island hosts an ample variety of species of monkeys. There other examples of Amazonian fauna, such as the Coatí (also known as coatimundi, a mammal resembling the raccoon, but with a slimmer body, a longer tail, and an elongated, flexible snout. The South American coati is classified as Nasua nasua.); The Sloth; and many species of birds.

• Meals provided: All meals 

Day 2: Macaw Lick

After a very early breakfast, we depart from the Lodge and spend most of the rest of the day aboard a boat. Lunch takes place on board. Eventually we arrive at the MACAW LICK (“ COLLPA DE GUACAMAYOS”). During the trip up the Tambopata River, it will be possible to observe fauna such as caymans, turtles and a variety of birds. Upon arrival at the Macaw Lick, camp is set up and dinner follows shortly after.

• Meals provided: All meals

Day 3: Macaw Lick

In the very early morning we proceed to a suitably concealed spot in order to observe the Macaw Lick. While we are waiting for the arrival of parrots (“loros”), parakeets (“pericos” Brotegeris sp.) and macaws (“guacamayos”), we will have the pleasure of delighting in the site of the Amazonian dawn. Return to our camp. Breakfast. Later, we make our way back to the boat and navigate back down river until we arrive at the EcoAmazonía Lodge; lunch on board. Arrival to the Lodge. Dinner

• Meals provided: All meals

Day 4: Lost Lake

After breakfast we set forth on an adventure thought the virgin jungle, led by our professional local guide: today’s hike will take us to the “Cocha Perdida” (Lost Cocha). This site effectively constitutes a unique protected Ecosystem, Refuge and Feeding ground for a great diversity of jungle fauna including Nutria (Otter Lutra incarum), Cayman (New World Crocodile), Turtles (Charapa), Sachavaca (Amazonian Tapir) the majestic Jaguar, or “Otorongo” (Panthera onça).As well as many birds of striking plumage as well as an ample variety of species of fish.

• Meals provided: All meals

Day 5: Transfer to Port Maldonado / Cusco 

• Meals provided: All meals

What is included:

• Transfer to the Airport (in/out).
• Lodging in bungalows.
• Excursions with specialized guides.
• Food (three meals per day, vegetarian on request)

What is not included:  

• First breakfast and last lunch
• Extra spends
• Tips for the guide

What you need to bring/carry:  

• Bottle water
• Insect repelent
• Sun block
• Sun glasses
• Hat
• Basic clothes
• Flash light
• Rain coat