MANU NATIONAL PARK TRIP 4D/3N

Type of tour: Exploration, camping, adventure, cultural, ecological biodiversity.

Good for: Everyone who wants to know the ecological biodiversity.

Difficulty: Moderate, challenging.

Place of view: Manu National Park.

Considerations: Required  entrance.

FIRST DAY: CUSCO – BAMBU LODGE

The pick up time from the Hotel in Cusco will be at 06:00 hours, we will go by our bus to travel through Andean mountains, beautiful landscapes, rural folk communities such as Paucartambo and Ninamarca (chullpas or funeral tombs) that belong to the pre-Inca culture Lupacas then We will climb the last mountain to arrive Acjanaco, entrance to National Park of Manu, from this point we will descend to the lush cloud forest, which is home to a great variety of flora and fauna. Being an ideal place of epiphytes, orchids, bromeliads and etc. At 03:00 hours We will take a walk inside the cloud forest to see the National Bird of Peru, the colorful Cock of the Rocks, in its ritual mating dance, as well as toucans, trogons, quetzals, monkeys and the spectacled bear of South America (Tremantus ornatos). Overnight in our comfortable Bambu lodge.

SECOND DAY: BAMBU LODGE – ECO MANU LODGE

we will wake up under the song of the birds and our trek in the Amazon high forest, visiting agricultural plantations of coca, cassava and other native products of the place. In the path to the tourist port of Atalaya, we will observe a great variety of bird species, families of monkeys accompanied by spectacular waterfalls and then we will board our comfortable and equipped boat to start descending the turbulent waters of the Madre de Dios high river. At mid-afternoon we will start the trip by 3 hours in the tropical forest in search of birds, mammals, reptiles, medicinal plants and giant trees, where the famous lianas hang where one can rock like a true Tarzan an unforgettable experience. Then our nature guide will illustrate the behavior and the interrelation that exists between the fauna and flora of the place.

Trek or nocturnal activities are possible every night, which will be available to the organization of our guides.

THIRD DAY: ECO MANU LODGE

Very early in the morning we embarked in the direction of the small colpa (clay wall with mineral salts content) very important place, where many noisy parrots, parrots and small macaws or parrots ingest the clay as a final diet for detoxification. After this fantastic show, start enjoying our healthy breakfast prepared by our chef. Following our expedition in the Amazon we will go to the important lake or Machuwasi lagoon and with the help of the telescope we will observe a great variety of lake birds such as herons, hawks, ducks, hoatzins, orioles, families of capybaras (the largest rodent in the world ) and hopefully an anaconda or boa impresario.

In the afternoon we will go to the Hot Springs, a privileged place in the middle of the Amazon rainforest. On the way we could see groups of monkeys, lazy bear and wild turkeys that are often spotted on these beautiful trails. After an hour’s walk we will arrive at the Hot Springs, there in the middle of the jungle we will enjoy a relaxing bath until the sun sets and at dusk it will be time to prepare our equipment to explore the nightlife. With the help of our lamps we will observe owls, tarantulas, alligators and with luck the biggest feline of South America Jaguar (Pantera onca).

Night in our comfortable Eco Manu lodge and our last night in the jungle.

FOURTH DAY: ECO MANU LODGE –  PUERTO DE ATALAYA – CUSCO

Very early we will back by boat then we will take bus back to San Pedro where we will  appreciate once again the famous Cock of the Rocks, continuing our return to Cusco known as known as the ancient capital of the Incas, and we will arrive at 17:00 hours approximately.

 IT INCLUDES:

• Professional guide with Telescope, Binoculars.
• Transportation prepared bus and boat with safety equipment.
• Observation of the cock of the rocks.
• Entrance ticket to the Machuwasi lagoon.
• Entrance ticket to the Hot Springs.
• Accommodation in Amazon Bambú lodge and Eco Manu lodge with all services included
• First aid kit.
• Mineral water.
• Food (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and vegetarian option) & snack.

IT DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Drinks.
• Travel insurance.
• Tips.

GROUP TOUR:

$ 380 USD per person.

Group tour is done with different Trekkers. This means that it is open for others to join you.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Lightweight long-sleeved clothing and long pants, sandals, towel, swimwear, personal medication, shampoo and personal soap.
• Daily backpack and luggage backpack.
• Binoculars, zoom cameras, flashlight or lamps and rain jacket
• Insect repellent at least 10% deet, sunglasses, sunscreen and cap or worker.
• Long rubber boots.