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| One Earth Peru, dedicated to promote a responsible and sustainable tourism that benefits local communities, in its social, cultural, and natural development, has designed its first Social Tour, which incorporates the native communities in the tourist operation by giving them the opportunity to earn their own benefist with dignity by working in all levels of this operation. This Program takes place mostly in one of the most natural and culturally diverse areas on earth, the Manu National Park declared by the UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve. This program has as target to see two native communities: The native Community of Shintuya that is inhabited for the ethnic group of Harakmbut in the Amarakaeri Comunal Reserve and the Native Community of Shipeteari inhabited by the ethnic group Matzigenkas in Manu National Park. These two communities are developing ecotourism through lodges that receive visitors interested in appreciating the nature and share their culture. This program besides giving you the opportunity to know about this marvelous place, gives you the possibility of contributing with the development of their towns. |
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Incorporate the native communities of the Basin of the Madre de Dios River
in the tourist operation, participating in all the levels of this operation. |
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Benefit directly the native communities with the incomes of the program. |
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Sensitize to our travelers and workers of the need to conserve and to protect
the environment
and the ecosystems |
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Fluvial navigation and trekking: boat rids on Alto Madre de Dios river (“Eori in Harakmbut”) in this rides we can observe wildlife common on the river. We will combine this boat rides with hikes. |
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Trekking in the forest: we will enjoy the landscape and the biodiversity of the primary forest, exploring clear water streams and rivers, spotting birds, monkeys, insects, mammals and big trees. |
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Ancestral skills demonstration: we will fish with the natives; hear ancestral tales, mites, etc. |
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We will visit the “Manu Traditional Medicine Center” where the shaman or seripigari will chat about the use of medicinal plants. Optional: We can participate in an ayahuasca session. |
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Reforest edible native species for human consumption. |
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Collect and bring back to Cusco non organic materials and plastic to recycle. |
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Social interaction with the natives. |
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Day 1 / Cusco – Cloud forest
Early in the morning we will depart from Cusco in a South-Eastern direction to start our rainforest experience. We will pass by different sites, enjoying the landscapes of the inter Andean valleys. We will see local settlements and, while passing by, our guide will explain each place, its customs and activities.
We will climb higher each time until we reach 3800 meters of elevation (12,467.19 feet) where we will be in the high Andean grasslands. The change in the landscape is impressive as we will witness the vertical sequence of the different ecological life zones. On the way we will have the opportunity to stop and have a walk at strategic sites like the Chullpas of Nina Marka (pre Incan tumbs) and Paucartambo (colonial village). One of the most interesting aspects of this part of the trip is the entrance point to Manu National Park, Acjanaco, where the dramatic change from the Andes to the rainforest can be appreciated. With some luck, we might get a sunny day which will then allow us to see one of the beginnings of the Amazon basin. We will start our descend passing through the different life zones like the Andean páramo, elfin forest and towards the end of our first day the impressive cloud forest where we will see a great diversity of plants and birds. For many people this place is very special because of its characteristic flora and fauna. This trip leads us down a very exciting road and can last for about 8 to 10 hours. We will spend the night in a comfortable local lodge.
Day 2 / Cloud forest – Manu Traditional Medicine center
We will wake up to the call of birds and the guide will take us for a walk to find more of the local fauna like the Cock of the rocks (Rupicola peruviana) the national bird of Peru and we can have some explainations about the different plants we see and about the processes of this outstanding forest. After a pleasant breakfast we pack up our luggage and board the transport to continue the overland trip for another three hours by road. Along this part we will see small tropical dwellings and plantations with tropical products that form part of the local economy.
At about noon we will reach the river port of Atalaya, a small settlement that complements its farming activities with turismo. At this point we change our means of transportation and board a boat with an outboard motor in order to travel downriver to visit the Native Community Shintuya on the way. Today we will have the chance to visit Aguas Calientes, a place with hot springs that have medicinal properties, and we will continue our trip downriver to the Native Community Shipetiari, where we will spend the night in the nearby “Manu Traditional Medicin center”. There we will meet our Matsigenka friends who will share their traditional knowledge about the forest.
Day 3 / Manu Traditional Medicine center
If weather permits, we will visit the mammal clay lick where we will be able to see troups of White-lipped peccaries (Tayassu pecari), howler monkeys (Allouatta seniculus) and some bird species.
After lunch and a siesta the Shaman and the guide will give us a talk about the principles of traditional Matsiguenka medicine and the properties of medicinal plants which will give us a chance to share their knowledge about medicinal plants of the Amazon rainforest, be it in a plantation or in the botanical garden (option to take ayahuasca).
Day 4 / Manu Traditional Medicine center – Cloud forest
We say goodbye to our new friends and make our way to the Native Community Shipetiari (Matsiguenkas) by river. We will visit the community where we will see the way of life of the community, observe handicrafts etc. Afterwards we continue our trip upriver to the river port of Atalaya where we board the vehicle that will take us back to the Cloud Forest.
Day 5 / Cloud forest - Cusco
We will spend another morning in the Cloud Forest which is the opportunity to take photos from a different perspective, walk a little more and enjoy this special place with all its charme that is difficult to forget. One more opportunity to enjoy the Cloud Forest, more pictures and more experiences.
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| Things that you should bring along |
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Sleeping bag (for warm whether). |
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Small towel, swimming dress & sandals. |
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Hiking boot. |
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Flush light or head lamp and extra batteries. |
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Hut or cap, sun cream and sunglasses. |
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Insect repellant. |
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Rain gear, long pants and long sleeves cotton shirt. |
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Warm clothing. |
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Binoculars (is possible to rent them in Cusco). |
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Cameras, batteries & memory cards. |
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Big back pack (with your belongings) and small back pack for day walks. |
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Water container (to refill with water). |
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Sunglasses. |
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Antiallergy pills. |
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Personal medicine. |
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Additional Information |
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INCLUDED:
Private ground transportation, private boat
transportation, specialized bilingual guide,
02 nights in a lodge in the cloud forest, 01
night in a camp site in the rain forest, entrance
to a Cock of the rocks observation platform,
visits to an oxbow lake, visit to a parrots lick
observation point, first aid kit, radio
communication in all lodges.
Meals:
3 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners.
Team: Professional driver, boatman, certified
bilingual guide and all necessary equipment
for this type of tours.
NOT INCLUDED:
Tips, extra activities and expenses.v |
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