Chuncho Lodge
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The Chuncho Lodge is in a great place for wildlife, adjacent to the national reserve and all the trails were made in the best way to increase the animal sightings while on the jungle walks.
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In 2025, Chuncho Lodge made significant infrastructure improvements. Now they have 20 brand-new rooms, all with private bathrooms. Note: these are not renovated rooms—they are brand new! They also have 11 individual cabins, 3 family cabins (each with two rooms, each with a private bathroom, but connected), totaling 6 additional rooms, all brand new, and one cabin with 3 more rooms. All rooms have hot showers, bringing the total to 20 rooms.
They also have our new and beautiful blue butterfly-shaped pool, or blue morpho pool, which is brand new and in perfect working order. Additionally, they have a 40-meter-high canopy tower, offering a unique perspective of the rainforest. Tourists love it because it provides views of many birds that are not normally visible from the ground. Why Chuncho Lodge?
They have a very nice restaurant with food which combines the local ingredients with the best Peruvian cuisine. They also provide service to vegetarians or customers with special meal requirements, if requested when when making the reservation. The property is in a great place for wildlife, adjacent to the national reserve and all the trails were made in the best way to increase the animal sightings while on the jungle walks. They understand that the amazon is a vast place making an enormous macro habitat, but they also know that there is in that macro habitat are micro habitats, and so their trails are made to cross these micro habitats so their customers can have a better chance to see the most wildlife.
95% of all their staff is local - trained to provide a high quality service to all their customers. They prefer locals because they know the families they belong to and the places where they live. This contributes to the local economy and is a source of income for the families. The lodge is 100% locally owned.
Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick - 2 daysDay 1 : Into the Canopy KingdomYour journey begins in Puerto Maldonado, where you are welcomed at the airport, bus terminal or city hotel and transferred to the Chuncho Lodge office. After a short introduction and final arrangements, you set off along the Interoceanic Highway, crossing 48 kilometers of paved road before turning onto an 18-kilometer forest track that leads to the banks of the Tambopata River and the Filadelfia community. From here you will take a short boat ride downstream to the lodge.
Upon arrival at Chuncho Lodge, your home for the next couple of days in the heart of the Amazon, you will get welcomed and be shown your rooms. After lunch, your first exploration awaits: a short introductory walk through the forest leading to the canopy tower where you will be able to enjoy the forest from another perspective. Step by step, you rise above the trees until the rainforest stretches endlessly in every direction. From here, the forest canopy is alive with activity — macaws, toucans, and monkeys pass by at eye level. On your way back, discover life at night during a night walk. The forest reveals a different rhythm after dark, with insects humming, frogs calling, and nocturnal creatures beginning their activities. It is a gentle but captivating introduction to life in the rainforest. Day 2 : Flight of Colours The day begins early, with a 04:30 a.m. departure upriver. As your boat cuts through the mist at dawn, watch the riverbanks carefully: capybaras often graze here, tapirs leave their tracks, and sometimes even a jaguar appears At last, you arrive at the world’s largest Macaw Clay Lick. Chairs are set up along the riverbank as you wait in silence for the sky to erupt with wings: parrots and macaws circle above before descending to the clay lick. Scarlet, red-and-green, and blue-and-yellow macaws join smaller species such as blue-headed, orange-cheeked, and dusky-headed parrots. It is one of the most powerful wildlife spectacles in South America. You will be invited to enjoy a picnic breakfast while enjoying this show. During the return to the lodge, the river again offers surprises, caimans resting on sandbanks, turtles basking on logs, or troops of monkeys crossing the canopy. Lunch is followed by your transfer back to the city. Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick 3 daysDay 1 and morning of day 2 - same as above
Day 2 : Flight of Colours Lunch is followed by time to rest in the hammocks or enjoy our swimming pool. In the afternoon your guide will take you on an ethnobotanical walk. You will be introduced to the world of medicinal plants, hardwoods, and the mammals that rely on them. You will have the opportunity to learn how locals use these plants in their daily life and how it influences their life in the jungle. The evening is yours: rest, join another optional night walk if conditions allow, reflect on the day by creating a checklist of species you have seen or spend your time finding all constellations in the sky. Day 3 : Dawn’s last call If your onwards travel journey allows, you may choose to take one final walk into the jungle before breakfast. The trail leads once more to the Canopy Tower, where the forest awakens in a chorus of birdsong. As the first light of day filters through the trees, toucans call from the branches, oropendolas glide between perches, and hummingbirds flash their colors in the morning sun. Higher up, trogons, woodpeckers, nunbirds, tanagers, and jacamars add to the spectacle. If the weather is clear, the sunrise from the treetops is a view you will long remember. Afterward, return to the lodge for breakfast before beginning your journey back, by boat to the port and then by road to Puerto Maldonado, where we will ensure you are in time for your onward flight to Lima or Cusco. Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick, Canopy Tower And 3 Chimbadas Lake - 4 days & 3 nightsDays 1 and 2 - same as on 3 day tour
Day 3 : Tambopata river-3 chimbadas lake-piranha fishing After a delicious breakfast, we’ll be given a packed lunch. We’ll then board our boat for a 1.5-hour trip downstream Tambopata river, searching for more wildlife along the riverbank, capibaras, caimans, turtles and much more until we reach the entrance to Lake Tres Chimbadas. This natural body of water, once part of the Tambopata River, the place offers the opportunity to see animals accustomed to dark, still waters, such as hoatzins, river otters, kingfishers, and much more. It’s a day to enjoy the beauty of nature aboard a catamaran. Lunch will be served there, and we’ll return to the lodge in the afternoon. After 2 hours of boat ride to our lodge, the trip will finish with a swim in our swimming pool and enjoy the night at our comfortable lodge. Day 4 : Transfer to the city -aiport After breakfast our car is waiting for us to take us back to Puerto Maldonado, the dirt road across the forest give us a great opportunity to see the interaction between the people and the activities they do which affects the animals behavior and will let you understand why is so diverse the reserve and protected areas vs the areas of humans influence. At the city we will be sure you are in time to take your flight to Lima or Cuzco. (B). B= Breakfast. Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick And Lake Sandoval 4 days & 3 nightsDays 1 - same as other tours
Day 2 : The Largest and Only Macaw Clay Lick on Earth The day begins early, with a 04:30 a.m. departure upriver. As your boat cuts through the mist at dawn, watch the riverbanks carefully: capybaras often graze here, tapirs leave their tracks, and sometimes even a jaguar appears. At last, you arrive at the world’s largest Macaw Clay Lick. Chairs are set up along the riverbank as you wait in silence for the sky to erupt with wings: parrots and macaws circle above before descending to the clay lick. Scarlet, red-and-green, and blue-and-yellow macaws join smaller species such as blue-headed, orange-cheeked, and dusky-headed parrots. It is one of the most powerful wildlife spectacles in South America. You will be invited to enjoy a picnic breakfast while enjoying this show. During the return to the lodge, the river again offers surprises, caimans resting on sandbanks, turtles basking on logs, or troops of monkeys crossing the canopy. Lunch is followed by time to rest in the hammocks or you can decide to take a swim in the swimming pool. In the afternoon your guide will take you on an ethnobotanical walk. You will be introduced to the world of medicinal plants, hardwoods, and the mammals that rely on them. You will have the opportunity to learn how locals use these plants in their daily life and how it influences their life in the jungle. The evening is yours: rest, enjoy the pool or join another optional night walk if conditions allow, reflect on the day by creating a checklist of species you have seen or spend your time finding all constellations in the sky. Day 3 : Lake Sandoval After breakfast, bid farewell to Chuncho Lodge. You will travel by boat and vehicle back to Puerto Maldonado, where you will embark on a trip on the Madre de Dios River and get deeper into the Tambopata National Reserve toward Sandoval Lake. A 40-minute river journey and a 3 km forest walk bring you to the lake’s shore. Here, calm waters reflect the sky as you paddle across the lake in search of wildlife. Monkeys move through the canopy, while birds sweep across the lake. With luck, you may encounter the endangered giant otters, fishing and playing in family groups. After settling into a partner lodge, return to the lake for a striking Amazon sunset. As daylight fades, remain on the water to search for black caimans, the largest crocodile species in the rainforest. Over 4 meters in length, their red eyes gleam in the dark under your flashlight beam. Day 4 : Dawn’s last call Your final morning begins with a sunrise paddle on Sandoval Lake. Enjoy the sight, sounds and smell of the forest awaken with calls of howler monkeys and the flight of macaws overhead. This is the most active time for wildlife, and once again, the giant otters may appear, gliding across the mirrored surface. Crossing the western side of the lake, towering aguaje palms — some over 30 meters high — reflect in the still waters, creating a serene farewell to the Amazon. After breakfast, transfer by boat and vehicle back to our office in Puerto Maldonado, arriving in time for your return flight or bus journey. |
Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick And Lake Sandoval - 5 days & 4 nightsDay 1 - same as on other itineraries
Day 2 : Mysteries of the Jungle With the forest waking up around you, enjoy breakfast before boarding a boat further downstream the Tambopata River toward the El Gato Creek Parrot Clay Lick. As you arrive, watch the trees come alive with color and sound: parrots and parakeets gather in large flocks to feed on the mineral-rich clay. The walk to the site may also reveal monkeys and fascinating plants or insects. Before returning to the lodge, the river invites you to pause. You may choose to swim along the riverbank or try your hand at catch-and-release piranha fishing, before enjoying lunch. In the afternoon, take a guided walk on one of our trails deeper into the forest. This path leads you to their own mammal clay lick, a quiet area where animals are known to visit. It is a chance to experience the forest in greater depth and discover one of its hidden natural features. As night falls during your walk, get ready to see frogs flash their colors, spiders hide among the roots, and perhaps a snake glide silently across your path. Under the beam of a flashlight, the forest shows you its hidden side while going back to the lodge to have dinner. Day 3 : Flight of Colours The day begins early, with a 04:30 a.m. departure upriver. As your boat cuts through the mist at dawn, watch the riverbanks carefully: capybaras often graze here, tapirs leave their tracks, and sometimes even a jaguar appears. At last, you arrive at the world’s largest Macaw Clay Lick. Chairs are set up along the riverbank as you wait in silence for the sky to erupt with wings: parrots and macaws circle above before descending to the clay lick. Scarlet, red-and-green, and blue-and-yellow macaws join smaller species such as blue-headed, orange-cheeked, and dusky-headed parrots. It is one of the most powerful wildlife spectacles in South America. You will be invited to enjoy a picnic breakfast while enjoying this show. During the return to the lodge, the river again offers surprises, caimans resting on sandbanks, turtles basking on logs, or troops of monkeys crossing the canopy. Lunch is followed by time to rest in the hammocks or swim in our swimming pool. In the afternoon your guide will take you on an ethnobotanical walk around the lodge. You will be introduced to the world of medicinal plants, hardwoods, and the mammals that rely on them. You will have the opportunity to learn how locals use these plants in their daily life and how it influences their life in the jungle. To conclude your jungle stay in this part of the forest, embark on a boat trip to watch the sun set over the river and discover the jungle from yet another point of view. As night falls, lift your gaze to the sky: far from city lights, the Amazon night sky opens in all its brilliance. Spend time tracing constellations across the vast canopy of stars, a peaceful and unforgettable way to end the days activities before heading back to the lodge. Day 4 : Lake of Secrets After breakfast, bid farewell to Chuncho Lodge. You will travel by boat and vehicle back to Puerto Maldonado, where you will embark on a trip on the Madre de Dios River and get deeper into the Tambopata National Reserve toward Sandoval Lake. A 40-minute river journey and a 3 km forest walk bring you to the lake’s shore. Here, calm waters reflect the sky as you paddle across the lake in search of wildlife. Monkeys move through the canopy, while birds sweep across the lake. With luck, you may encounter the endangered giant otters, fishing and playing in family groups. After settling into a partner lodge, return to the lake for a striking Amazon sunset. As daylight fades, remain on the water to search for black caimans, the largest crocodile species in the rainforest. Over 4 meters in length, their red eyes gleam in the dark under your flashlight beam. Day 5 : Dawn’s last call Your final morning begins with a sunrise paddle on Sandoval Lake. Enjoy the sight, sounds and smell of the forest awaken with calls of howler monkeys and the flight of macaws overhead. This is the most active time for wildlife, and once again, the giant otters may appear, gliding across the mirrored surface. Crossing the western side of the lake, towering aguaje palms — some over 30 meters high — reflect in the still waters, creating a serene farewell to the Amazon. After breakfast, transfer by boat and vehicle back to our office in Puerto Maldonado, arriving in time for your return flight or bus journey. For your safety and comfort, kindly be aware that the itineraries may vary due to weather or capacity related factors. 2026 price per person, double occupancy in US$: Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick 2 days - $320 Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick 3 days - $420 Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick, Canopy Tower And 3 Chimbadas Lake 4 days - $600 Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick And Lake Sandoval 4 days - $700 Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick And Lake Sandoval 5 days - $820 A minimum of 2 people is required to accept a reservation. A $50 USD surcharge applies per night for single rooms. Children over 6 years old pay full price. Included:
Not Included: International or domestic airfares, airport departure taxes or visa fees, excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations, alcoholic beverages or bottled water, snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls or messages, reconfirmation of flights and items of personal use. What to bring suggestions:
First Aid and Emergencies - In case of emergencies they have a first aid kit that is equipped to deal with most cases that may reasonably arise in the area. Their guides are all certified by the Red Cross, which means they are prepared to deal with foreseeable emergencies (broken bones or snake bites, for example) but not complex emergencies (such as an appendicitis).
For snake bites, unheard of in Tambopata so far, they have extractors and an anti-venom at the lodge. In case of evacuation, they need to travel by boat to Puerto Maldonado, where there is access to a state clinic. Yellow fever inoculation is highly recommended for travel to Tambopata. Malaria is present but extremely rare. If you wish to take medical precautions against malaria consult your physician or a specialist in tropical medicine. They provide natural spring water 24 hours per day. Please use the water wisely. They advise you not to drink the water from the river, lake or any of the taps. Consumable water can be found throughout the lodge from many dispensers and pitchers as well as a variety of other beverages available. All the water that the lodge provides is purified with an ozone treatment. They also suggest that you use this water to brush your teeth. Please turn off the water flow while lathering and soaping up to reduce unnecessary water usage. Luggage is hand-carried at various stages in the trip for a distance. We strongly recommend you limit your weight to 15 kilos (32 pounds a piece). If you are visiting other destinations in Peru or South America that require different kinds of clothing, you can always pack separate bags and safely leave them at their offices in Puerto Maldonado on the first day so you won’t be carrying them around uselessly. Your bag will be waiting for you at the office the day you leave. Electricity The voltage is 220. They are very flexible with transfers for the flight arrival and departures. They feel that have to adapt to the customer's needs will be always in time for any flight arrival and departure. |
