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Manu National Park is a goal for the nature lovers, probably the park with the biggest biodiversity on earth, there are alot of activities we do on this adventure, like downhill biking at the last slopes of the eastern Andes, rafting the Madre de Dios river, trekking pristine primary and secondary forest, boat rides, the search of jaguar (the strongest cat on earth inch by inch) birdwatching is incredible, but basically is an adventure that face you to one of the most pristine areas on earth, with the plus of it’s the cultural diversity of the native communities.
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NATIONAL PARK - 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS |
MANU CULTURAL AREA - 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS | |
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MANU NATIONAL PARK | 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS |
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Day 1
We leave Cusco early in the morning. We'll pass over interesting inner Andean valleys and Andean communities. We also visit the interesting pre-Inca tombs of Ninamarka known as Chullpas, and then we continue to the colonial town of Paucartambo, where we have lunch after a walk in the town. From here we continue to Acjanaco pass at 3500 meters above sea level where a ranger station marks the southern most point of the park, here we start descending into the Amazon basing through the cloud forest rich in endemic species like Cock of the Rocks, Spectacle bear, Orchids, Tree ferns, Bromeliads, etc. to arrive to our destination, the lodge Orchids of San Pedro where we overnight.
Day 2
Today we wake up early to observe the Cock of the Rocks, Peru's national bird, from a platform, the male birds are a vibrant reddish orange, and as several dozen come together for an exhibition of a mating ritual dance in a place called lek, the males display their crest, showing off and posturing for the females, the females, fewer in number, watch to select the most suitable males. After breakfast we continue down the narrow road between waterfalls and canyons toward the town of Pilcopata and then to Atalaya port, here we board our covered, outboard motor boat and head down the Madre de Dios river for about 30 minutes to Erika private reserve, observing the diversity of birds like cormorants, herons, vultures, etc., overnight at Erika lodge, walks available.
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1: Down hill biking from Orchids of san Pedro lodge in the cloud forest (1700 m.a.s.l.) to Pilcopata town (700 m.a.s.l.) high jungle. |
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2: River rafting (class I and II rapids) for about 1 ½ hour from Pilcopata town to the port of Atalaya, passing the spectacular Koñeq canyon. |
Day 3
Early wake up to board our boat. After 15 minutes ride, we will arrive to a small Collpa, which is a wall of clay in the river banks where parrots and eventually macaws feed for minerals and salt to neutralize the toxins they ingest in their diet. Come back to Erika for breakfast and later on the day we take a 5 hours ride down the Alto Madre de Dios river observing wild life to Boca Manu village, situated a short distance from the confluence of Manu river with Alto Madre de Dios river, overnight in a lodge 10 minutes down stream from Boca Manu. Walks through the lodge's trail system.
Optional: Canopy tour, our guests traverse from tree to tree and platform to platform using pulleys on horizontal traverse cables, as they sail through the treetops of the tropical rainforest canopy, and over the trails below. Expert guides assist you in this exciting journey through the different layers of the forest, until you rappel down the last platform back to the forest floor.
Day 4
This day we go upstream Manu River into the Manu national park tourist use area. After register in the official tourist logbook at Limonal rangers headquarters and eating breakfast we follow the Manu river until we arrive to El Salvador oxbow lake, at Sajino Safari Lodge (double screened rooms, dining room, bathrooms, radio communication is available) where spent the next 2 nights. This boat ride gives us the opportunity to observe the immensity of the rainforest and the diversity of birdlife, reptiles and mammals. We arrive early in the afternoon to Sajino Safari Lodge from where we'll organize afternoon walks in the trail system. Night walk available.
Day 5
Today we spent the day in the tourist area of Manu national park, performing activities like walks, use of the catamaran at El Salvador oxbow lake in the search for the 2 most remarkable inhabitants of this particular environment, the Giant otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) and the Black caiman (Melanosuchus niger), beside many species of monkeys, birds, etc. we will also visit the Otorongo oxbow lake on the other side of the river 20 minutes down stream from our camp to go on the observation platform at 15 meters of altitude and use the trail system there.
Day 6
This day we still have time to enjoy Manu Park, its primary and secondary forest, swamps, wildlife etc. at midday we start descending Manu River continuing our search this time from the boat, until our arrival to the lodge in Boca Manu where we overnight. Night walk in the lodge trail system.
Day 7
Breakfast in the lodge. Transfer to the airport 15 minutes downstream by boat to take the plain that will take us back to Cusco.
Included: Own ground transportation, own boat trasportation (covered motor boats), specialized and bilingual guides, 01 night in San Pedro lodge, 02 night in Ericka Lodge, 02 nights in Boca Manu lodge, two persons tents in our camp site inside the park, sleeping mattress, meals, first aid kit including anti-ophidian shots, air charters, paper work and payment for Park permits, radio comunication equipment in all lodges and campsites, satellite telephone for emergencies and as additional service.
Meals: All meals except for first day breakfast. Staff: Certified driver, rafting guide, canopy guide, boatman and bilingual guide; safety equipment for this type of trips.
Not Included: Additional activities, tips, extra expenses and airport taxes. |
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MANU CULTURAL AREA | 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS |
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Day 1
We leave Cusco early in the morning. We'll pass over interesting inner Andean valleys and Andean communities. We also visit the interesting pre-Inca tombs of Ninamarka known as Chullpas, and then we continue to the colonial town of Paucartambo, where we have lunch after a walk in the town. From here we continue to Acjanaco pass at 3500 meters above sea level where a ranger station marks the southernmost point of the park, here we start descending into the Amazon basing through the cloud forest rich in endemic species like Cock of the Rocks, Spectacle bear, Orchids, Tree ferns, Bromeliads, etc. to arrive to our destination, the lodge Orchids of San Pedro where we overnight.
Day 2
Today we wake up early to observe the Cock of the Rocks, Peru's national bird from a platform, the male birds are a vibrant reddish orange, and as several dozen come together for an exhibition of a mating ritual dance in a place called lek, the males display their crest, showing off and posturing for the females, the females, fewer in number, watch to select the most suitable males. After breakfast we continue down the narrow road between waterfalls and canyons toward the town of Pilcopata and then to Atalaya port, here we board our covered, outboard motor boat and head down the Madre de Dios river for about 30 minutes to Erika private reserve, observing the diversity of birds like cormorants, herons, vultures, etc., overnight at Erika lodge, walks available.
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1: Down hill biking from Orchids of san Pedro lodge in the cloud forest (1700 m.a.s.l.) to Pilcopata town (700 m.a.s.l.) high jungle. |
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Optional
2: River rafting (class I and II rapids) for about 1 ½ hour from Pilcopata town to the port of Atalaya, passing the spectacular Koñeq canyon. |
Day 3
Today we will use the trail system of Erika private reserve to discover the richness of its flora and fauna, we will also experiment the canopy tour in which our guests traverse from tree to tree and platform to platform using pulleys on horizontal traverse cables, as they sail through the treetops of the tropical rainforest canopy, and over the trails below. Expert guides assist you in this exciting journey through the different layers of the forest, until you rappel down the last platform back to the forest floor.
Day 4
Early wake up to board our boat. After 15 minutes ride, we will arrive to a small Collpa, which is a wall of clay in the river banks where parrots and eventually macaws feed for minerals and salt to neutralize the toxins they ingest in their diet. Come back to Erika for breakfast and then we start the return to Cusco. Arrival in Cusco at approximately 8 pm.
Included: Own ground transportation, own boat trasportation (covered motor boats), specialized and bilingual guides, 01 night in San Pedro lodge, 02 night in Ericka Lodge, first aid kit including anti-ophidian shots, radio comunication equipment in all lodges and campsites, satellite telephone for emergencies and as additional service. Meals: 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners.
Staff: Certified driver, rafting guide, canopy guide, boatman and bilingual guide; safety equipment for this type of trips.
Not Included: Additional activities, tips, extra expenses and airport taxes.
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VERY IMPORTANT |
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Get a shot against
Yellow Fewer 10 days
before getting into the jungle |
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THING YOU CAN NOT FORGET |
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Repelent,
Rain Coat
Flashlight,
Binoculars |
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Prices
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in high seasons.
Also in options
for trips in
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