Tambopata Parrots Tour: Macaws at Clay Wall & Sloths

Glide through lush Amazon trails at sunrise, spotting capybaras and alligators

This 4-hour guided tour in Tambopata takes you by boat to the Collpa de Parrotes, where hundreds of parrots and macaws arrive at dawn to feed on the clay wall, and then upriver to search for sloths along the banks of the mother river of god with a 95% spotting rate. The tour includes roundtrip transportation, entry to Tambopata National Reserve, binoculars, and a live guide in English or Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Amazon rainforest wildlife exploration

• Guide explains Tambopata culture
• Boat trip searching for animals
• Visit clay wall for parrots and macaws
• Search for sloths along riverbank
• Return to city and continue wildlife search

The experience

The clay wall at Collpa de Parrotes is where the parrots and macaws come each morning. Your guide will teach you to tell the species apart through binoculars as the flocks arrive: macaws, parakeets, and smaller parrots all feeding on the mineral-rich clay. The boat ride to get there is quiet and slow, built to avoid startling the birds, and the guide explains the importance of Tambopata's culture and its connection to the neighboring region as you travel.

On the return journey, the binoculars stay in your hands. You'll scan the riverbanks of the mother river of god for sloths, which are found on 95% of these trips. The boat moves along the water's edge where capybaras and caimans also appear, and the guide points out what to look for: the slow movement in the trees, the shape that does not match the branches. This is not a passive ride. You are actively searching.

Roundtrip transportation from the city is included, along with entry to the reserve and an air-conditioned vehicle. The tour runs 4 hours total, which leaves the rest of your day free for other activities in the region. Children from age 3 are welcome. Bring water and wear layers, as the early morning on the water is cool and the midday sun is direct.

What’s included

• Roundtrip transportation from the city in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• entry to Tambopata National Reserve.
• binoculars for wildlife spotting.
• a guided boat trip with an English or Spanish-speaking guide.
• and the boat with outboard motor for travel on the river.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 04:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (15 to 34 years) · Senior (35 to 60 years) · Youth (7 to 14 years) · Child (5 to 6 years) · Infant (3 to 4 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 15 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by TAMBOPATA LIVING JUNGLE

Is this one for you?At 4 hours, this tour fits neatly into a morning or early afternoon, leaving your day open for other activities in the region. The early start is what makes the parrot gathering possible, so plan to wake before dawn if you want to see the clay wall at its busiest.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (7 to 14 years); Child (5 to 6 years); Infant (3 to 4 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the tour start and when does it finish?

The tour departs early in the morning to catch the parrots at sunrise and runs for 4 hours total, returning to the city by midday.

Will I actually see sloths, or is it just a chance?

Sloths are found on 95% of these trips along the mother river of god, so spotting one is very likely, though not guaranteed on every departure.

What do I need to bring or wear?

Bring water and wear layers. The early morning boat ride is cool, and the sun becomes strong later. Binoculars are provided, and the guide will point out what to look for in the trees and along the riverbanks.

Is the boat ride rough, or is it suitable for people who get motion sickness?

The boat moves slowly along the river to avoid disturbing wildlife, so the ride is gentle and not rough. An air-conditioned vehicle handles the roundtrip transport on land.