Explore Chuncho Clay Lick on Sandoval Lake Lodge Tours

Tucked far inside the beautiful tropical rainforest in the southeast of Peru lies the Tambopata national reserve; a place where beautiful scenery, an amazing diversity of ecology and beautiful sceneries is bordered by enthralling wildlife encounters. Amongst the numerous wonders of this part of the world, none are as spectacular (or audiovisually stimulating) as the abundance of macaws and parrots in their colorfully cacophonous numbers to be found at the Chuncho Clay Lick Sandoval Lake, where the two bird species can be seen in their hundreds and heard in their thousands every single day. The best way to know Sandoval is through Sandoval Lake Lodge Tours, a full immersion tour in which the calmness of lake life combines with the excitement of the adventure into the depths of the jungle. Amazon Trips Peru is convinced that the best way to increase our visitors' experience to the Amazon is to design eco-friendly, unique and memorable experiences that present the raw beauty and mystic of the Amazon to our visitors.

The Magic of Chuncho Clay Lick Sandoval Lake

Chuncho Clay Lick is one of the most famous wildlife shows in the Amazon rain forest. This muddy riverbank on the Riverside of Tambopata River hosts big flocks of the parrots, macaws as well as parakeets that come to feed on the soil in the morning. It is very high in minerals such as sodium which aids in the detoxification of the fruits and seeds that these birds feed upon in the wild. The effect of this natural ceremony is quite bewitching to observe--just take the notion of a score of crimson and blue-and-yellow and green-winged macaws flitting all about, and shrieking to each other but just as they cling to the sides of the clay walls, and you have about the idea.

Other kinds of animals are also abundant in this region. Commonly, one can observe capuchin monkeys, toucan, or even the very shy jaguar, at the banks of the river, and this is an added excitement in the visit. This is expertly done by the early morning sun glow, the mist in the water, and the orchestra of the jungle which rouses your senses so that no other thing could. This peculiar mix of the sounds and images creates the Chuncho Clay Lick Sandoval Lake excursion one of the greatest parts of any Amazononic experience.

Sandoval Lake: A Gem of Tambopata

The Chuncho Clay Lick tour starts early in the morning and takes a boat ride in the beautiful Tambopata river. The rainforest, once it comes to life, presents an adventure as much as it is a journey, making it an adventure in wildlife-watching efforts. As you are motoring along the river, you may see giant river otters or groups of capybaras or even a herd of peccaries. You will reach the clay lick when you see a forest hike, which takes you to an observatory point unobtrusive with a clear view of the lick.

In this case, you will see a very memorable picture here- hundreds of parrots and macaws descending upon the walls of the clay and chatting, squabbling, and feeding. Others fly in in concert troops off the top of the trees, others perch upon the walls, and scrape at the particles with the tips of their bills, to get at the mineral matter. The guides equip their visitors with strong binoculars and spotting scopes, and offer very interesting facts about the various species, their social lives and the ecological value of clay licks in the Amazon. You will not only take home some spectacular pictures, but you will learn more about the fragile equilibrium that the rainforest has.

Sandoval Lake Lodge Tours: Comfort in the Wild

Though deep in the rainforest, Sandoval Lake Lodge provides a degree of comfort that most visitors are not prepared for. Constructed with sustainable materials and environment friendly processes, the lodge has been made such that it fuses completely with the jungle environment. The rooms have en-suites, bed nets, and huge windows which allow views/sounds of the forest to enter. No phone signal, or Wi-Fi, here and that is the point. The concept is to give up the modern world and to become a part of the jungle.

When taking Sandoval Lake Lodge Tours through Amazon Trips Peru, the tours are guided by expert local guides who have an inside knowledge of the ecosystem. These guides also tend to be local Indigenous people who have internal knowledge of the biology and mythology of the Amazon. Besides the trips to the Chuncho Clay Lick, your program could include the experience of guided night walk where you could explore the nocturnal life, early morning birdsitting, or even piranha fishing. All the activities will help you enjoy the beauty of this amazing ecosystem furthermore, emphasize responsible and respectful behavior around nature.

What to Expect on the Chuncho Clay Lick Excursion

Chuncho Clay Lick tour begins early in the morning and has an hour boat ride in the stunning beauty of Tambopata river. When it becomes alive in the rain forest, it is much more an adventure than a journey, which makes it an adventure in wildlife-watching endeavours. When you are driving along the river you can observe giant river otters or a group of capybaras or even a herd of the peccaries. The view of the clay lick is unobtrusive and you will get there by viewing a forest hike where you get to an observatory point which has a clear sight on the lick.

Here, you will get a very impressive scene- hundreds of parrots and macaws will be flying down to walls of the clay and chatter, quarrel and eat. The others come drifting in by concert troops, off of the tops of the trees, others hop aloft upon the walls, and rake at the particles with the shafts of their bills, to eat into the mineral matter. The guides provide their tourists with heavy binoculars and a pair of spotting scopes and provide you with very interesting information about the different species, their lives and their cultures and the ecologic importance of clay-licks in the Amazon. Not only will you carry with you some of the most spectacular pictures but you will also know more about the delicate balance that the rainforest is in.

Why Choose Amazon Trips Peru?

When you travel with Amazon Trips Peru, you're choosing more than a tour operator — you're choosing a team dedicated to sustainability, education, and meaningful travel. We work closely with local communities to ensure that tourism benefits the people and ecosystems of the Amazon. Our small-group tours ensure low impact on the environment and maximize the chances of wildlife sightings and personal engagement.

What makes our Sandoval Lake Lodge Tours truly stand out is our attention to detail. From custom dietary accommodations to private photography sessions, we tailor the experience to meet the needs of every traveler. Whether you're a seasoned birder, an adventure-seeking couple, or a family looking for a unique educational trip, our team is committed to creating a safe, enriching, and awe-inspiring journey. And with our strong local presence, we ensure every dollar you spend supports conservation and Indigenous empowerment.