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Lima - Huaraz - Huascaran Biosphere reserve - Tumbes - National Sanctuary of Tumbes
Reserve zone of Tumbes -
Cusco - Machu Picchu - Manu National Park |
| Biosphere reserves are portions of a country territory proposed by local governments and recognized by the UNESCO. Its objective is to reconcile nature’s conservation with social and economic development. They are established in areas ecologically represented or of a unique value, in terrestrial, coastal and marine environments, where people and their activities are essential. Biosphere reserves must combine 3 basic functions: 1. Conservation of the genetic diversity, species, ecosystems and landscapes with the conservation of cultural diversity; 2. Sustainable environmental development of human populations in the reserve and the environment; 3. Logistic support to promote and support research activities in education, formation, and monitoring of activities related to local, national & international interest. These functions are organized territorially throughout a zoned division of the space, based in the aptitude and environmental vocation. In the zone denominated “zona nucleo” prevail the function of conservation and frequently are made on pre-existing natural protected areas, on the called “zona de amortiguamiento” prevail logistic support and in the “zona de transicion” prevail activities associated to sustainable development. Peru counts with 3 biosphere reserves, Manu, Huascaran and the north western biosphere reserve; these due to its high level of natural & cultural diversity are destinations that nature lovers can not miss. |
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Day 17 | San Pedro – Shipetiari (rain forest)
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" (Swedish word that means display), 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, where rivers and streams still having steep and strong currents come together to cut the last mountain in a canyon before they go into the flat Amazon floor. In Pilcopata there is a colonizer’s population that came on the 70s to dedicate to the timber industry through the dirt road that heads to the Madre de Dios valley. Nowadays, with the time and creation of the park this business is not longer so profitable and many of these populations dedicate to farm crops like manioc, pineapple and coca leaves. Here in Pilcopata we start our rafting with rapids class II or III to the port of Atalaya where the mountains change for the Amazon plains, Atalaya is the first pluvial port of Alto Madre de Dios river, our transport will carry our belongings by road to Atalaya port where we all meet. At this point we unload our car and load our motor boat, from Atalaya we sail for about 4 or 5 hours to Shipetiari Native Community where we overnight in a lodge with open platforms with beds and mosquito nets.
Day 18 | Shipetiari - Manu Traditional Medicine Center
Today we have our breakfast and then we go to visit the Shipetiari native community to learn about their life style, their customs and activities like weaving, making and using of bow and arrows, etc. Shipetiari, located on the left margin of the Alto Madre de Dios River has a population of about 200 natives of the Matzigenkas. Lunch at the lodge and then a 3 or 4 hour walk will take us to Manu Traditional Medicine Center led by the shaman Mateo who will show us more about the Matziguenkas, Manu Traditional Medicine Center has the targetto promote and diffuse the native’s traditional medicine of the etnias in the Amarakaeri Communal Reserve and Manu Biosphere Reserve. Optional Night walk.
Day 19 | Manu Traditional Medicine Center
In the morning we will hike to a mammals lick, which is place where mammals come to complement their vegetarian diet by licking minerals from the ground, this is an activity of about 3 hours. After lunch we will have time to interact with the Shaman Mateo who will introduce us to the millenary enigmas of the native’s culture and the curative energy of the Peruvian Amazon. Overnight in Manu Traditional Medicine Center. Optional night walk as usual or Ayahuasca ceremony.
Day 20 | Manu Traditional Medicine Center - Limonal - Blanco Lodge
Early in the morning the Shaman or Seripigari will chat about the Ayahuasca ceremony that will help understand the experience (for those who decided to take Ayahuasca). After breakfast we take the boat and sail the Alto Madre de Dios river first to “Limonal” ranger station on the Manu river where we will visit the natural, cultural and scientific interpretation center to understand the magnificent history of Manu, its geography, biodiversity and use of natural resources. Next stop is in the town of Boca Manu to do some last minute shopping and then we continue to our destination Blanco lodge where we overnight. Afternoon walk according to our arrival time.
Day 21 | Blanco lodge
Today we wake up before the sunrise to go to the unique and biggest macaws lick, after a 30 minutes boat ride, here we will observe from a hidden platform the spectacle of parrots and macaws licking a wall of clay where they look for minerals that complement their vegetarian diet, parrots come in the first shift and then the great macaws come after the parrots leave. After the activity we come back to the lodge and have a little time to relax. For the afternoon we will visit the Blanquillo oxbow lake, in this particular environment we will observe the wonderful wildlife like Hoatzin (bird that still have their pre historic shape), turtles, and perhaps giant otters and Caymans. We also use the observation tower that will give us a different perspective of the lake and the forest. Overnight in Blanco lodge. Optional night walk.
Day 22 | Blanco Lodge – Diamante – Beach
Alter breakfast we start our journey back to Cusco, today we will go from Blanco lodge to visit the Native Community of Diamante. Here lives a community of Yine natives, after visiting the community and observing the handicraft they make, we continue up stream Alto Madre de Dios River as far as we can go until we find a suitable beach where we tent. Bonfire and dinner.
Day 23 | Playa – Cusco
We wake up today in the tranquility of the forest and have breakfast, unset the camp and then we take the boat to Atalaya port where our transport will take us to Cusco. On the way back we still have chances to spot wildlife from the boat. We expect to arrive to Cusco at night. End of our service.
Day 24 | Cusco
Day free to do your own search in the Imperial Capital of the Incas, its restaurants, bar and pubs. We suggest a visit to the traditional district of San Blas or the Pre-Spaniard art museum. Farewell dinner.
Day 25 | Cusco – Lima
Transfer to Cusco airport, flight back to Lima and transfer in at arrival. End of our services. |
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Day 1 | Lima - Huaraz
Transfer to bus terminal in Lima to take the imperial class bus to Huaraz. At arrival in Huaraz transfer in, check in and introductory walk in the city. At night talk about the activities of the next days by the local guide.
Day 2 | Huaraz
Free day for acclimatizing. Afternoon walk into the town of Huaraz and the nearby points of interest.
Day 3 | Huaraz - Llamacorral (3800 masl)
Early morning departure to the town of Cashapampa where we meet our mules and arrieros with the adequate equipment to start the trek. After 4 hours we arrive to our campsite in Llamcorral. We camp there.
Day 4 | Llamaccorral - Taullipampa
Our trek continues through the Valley of Santa Cruz crossing on the way Icchicocha and Jatuncocha lakes. On the way we take a trail to the base camp to climb Alpamayo peak (4600 masl) and enjoy the great views of the snowy peaks in the Arhuaycocha valley like Artesanrayu, Alpamayo and Oitaraju peaks, and finally camp at the base of the Taulliraju peak. Arrival to Taullipampa in the afternoon.
Day 5 | Taullipampa - Huaripampa (3600 masl)
Today we continue our journey to Huaripampa, crossing the Punta Union pass at 4750 meters above sea level on the longest and tiring day of this trek, but with amazing views of the peaks Taulliraju, Alpamayo, Piramide, Santa Cruz and others. Arrival to Huaripampa in the afternoon.
Day 6 | Huaripampa - Vaqueria - Huaraz
We start the final climb to the town of Vaqueria for about 3 hours; bus back to Huaraz. On the way we'll observe the beauty of the peaks Huascaran and Huandoy surrounded by the Llanganuco Lake. Arrival to Huaraz in the afternoon. Dinner at night.
Day 7 | Huaraz - Lima
Transfer out to the bus terminal in Huaraz, local bus to Lima imperial class. Transfer in at arrival to Lima.
Day 8 | Lima-Tumbes-Zorritos
Transfer to Lima Airport and flight to the city of Tumbes. Upon arrival, private transfer to the district of Villa Primavera. Arrival to “Puerto 25” and visit to the National Sanctuary. The visit is made in a rowboat. We will stop in a platform in the mangrove and take a guided walk about 50 meters long to enjoy nature and environment. Return to the hotel in Zorritos just in front of this beautiful sea.
Day 9 | Zorritos – Reserve Zone -Tumbes
Breakfast early in the morning and transfer to the city of Tumbes in a 4x4 van. We will cross Pampas de Hospital to get to the Reserve Area of Tumbes, which has a Pacific Tropical Forest ecosystem. After arrival to Caucho, we will camp and have lunch. In the afternoon, walk along Quebrada de las Pavas. Dinner and fire lit.
Day 10 | Reserve Zone – Tumbes - Máncora
Very early in the morning, before breakfast, walk along Quebrada la Unión, where the Howling Monkey of Tumbes is frequently seen. Breakfast and walk to the crystalline water pond where we will be able to enjoy nature. Lunch and optional bicycle ride to Pampas de Hospital. Transfer to Máncora. Free time.
Day 11 | Mancora
Free time to enjoy this wonderful beach or any other beaches, such as Punta Sal, Punta Mero, Cancas etc. We recommended different activities around the beach, such us Kite surfing, surfing, fishing and bird watching in the area and more.
Day 12 | Organos – Tumbes - Lima
Transfer to Tumbes airport and flight to Lima. At arrival transfer in.
Day 13 | Lima - Cusco - Ollantaytambo
Transfer to Lima airport and flight to Cusco in the morning. At arrival to Cusco transfer to the sacred Valley of the Incas. In the morning visit to the archeological complex of Pisac. Lunch included on the way Pisac- Urubamba in Tunupa restaurant (novo-andina cousine), in the afternoon visit to the Ollantaytambo complex. Overnight there.
Day 14 | Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu
In the morning train to Aguas Calientes, at arrival transfer to our hotel. For the afternoon we suggest a visit to Mandor water falls. Return to Aguas Calientes and overnight there.
Day 15 | Machu Picchu – Cusco
Morning visit to Machu Picchu complex at sunrise and then time free to enjoy the complex on your own. In the afternoon return to Aguas Calientes and train to Ollantaytambo, from there bus to our hotel in Cusco. Night free.
Day 16 | Cusco – San Pedro (cloud forest)
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 take a walk in the town. From here we continue to Acjanaco pass at 3500 meters above sea level where a ranger station marks the most southern 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 lodge in the cloud forest where we overnight. Afternoon walk in the cloud forest. |
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size: Maximum 8 pax. |
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| Included:
Local Flights, all transfer, 3 stars hotel in Lima 2 nights, 3 stars hotel in Huaraz 3 nights, 3 stars hotel in Zorritos 2 nights, 3 stars hotel in Ollantaytambo 1 night, 3 stars hotel in Aguas Calientes 1 night, 3 stars hotel in Cusco 4 nights. 4/d, 3/n Santa Cruz private trekk in the Huascaran Biosphere Reserve, National Sanctuary of Tumbes mangroves private tour, Reserve Zone of Tumbes 2/d-1/n private tour, Sacred Valley of the Incas private tour and Machu Picchu private tour. Manu Biosphere reserve private tour 8/d - 7/n. |
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| Meals: 24 breakfasts, 16 lunches, 12 dinners. |
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| Staff: Five passengers or more with tour Leader all the way & local guides in all included activities. |
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| Not
included: Local airport taxes,
tips & optional activities. |
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