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Manu Adventure 5D / 4N

Full Description

DAY 1:

 

Transfer Cusco to Cloud forest

Our trip starts in Cusco City (3400 m.a.s.l), early in the morning, we are going to pick you up from you hotel in our private and well equipped vehicle. Our destination is the rain forest exuberant region where the Andes region ends to give way to the magic Amazonia. Going to surprising inter-andean valleys and beautiful country-communities.

 

Huacarpay  wetland

We’ll visit the Huacarpay town (3,020 m.a.s.l) where we’ll go along a wetland mountain with a great diversity of local and migrating aquatic birds. Giant hummingbird (Patagonagigas), Bearded Mountaineer (Oreonympha nobilis), Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera), Puna Teal (Anas puna) and other species.

The lucre Huacarpay wethlands with its 4 permanent lakes, 1 seasonal lake and interconnecting wetlands, were recently  declared a Ramsar site with an area of 1,9787085 ha. and a perimeter of 20.5 km.

 

Breakfast

 

While on the trip we’ll make several stops to see the mountains and to take pictures. We’ll visit the Ninamarka Chullpas (Pre-Inka time funeral places) to then go headed to Paucartambo colonial  town.

We’ll go up the Acjanaco summit (3550 m.a.s.l) which is the entrance to the Manu National Park , where we’ll get our chances to see the impressing view given by the Andes Mountain chain join to the Amazonia making up magnificent forests of clouds and mountains which give way to the jungle low lands. We’ll go down through the elfin forest, till getting the cloud forest where the landscape and the diversity are characterized by the emergent trees, the gigantic ferns, bromeliads, orchids, and a great diversity of birds and mammal animals. We’ll arrived to the lodge located in San Pedro (1700 m.a.s.l) cloud forest in the afternoon.

 

Boxed  Lunch

Jungle Mountain Biking

Our biking tour takes place  through the cloud forest (Pillahuata 2400 m.a.s.l) in the rute we will past waterfalls, and emergent trees where we’ll get a chance to enjoy the magic adventure in the cloud forest.

 

Dinner 

Overnight at Lodge 

 

 

DAY 2:

 

Cock of the rock - lek

Early in the morning, we’ll visit the lek of the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock (Rupicola peruvianus), from a strategic hiding place we’ll get our chances on seeing this species noisy mating display at a lek.

This activity is carried out early in the morning, as well in the afternoon when those birds are active. Along our way back to the lodge place, we’ll explore the arealooking for other animals such as the Woolly Monkey (Lagothrix lagothricha),Brown Capuchin Monkey (Cebus apella), among other fauna species.

 

Breakfast

 

Transfer Bus- Cloud Forest –  Madre de Dios River Port /Atalaya

 To four hours of travel, in the middle of Kosñipata Valley, the port is located in Atalaya town. Along our travel, we’ll go through the cloud forest (1700 m.a.s.l) to hill forest giving way to the tropical valleys, where we’ll get our chances to see the variation of the diverse ecosystems.

We arrive to Pilcopata town (700 m.a.s.l) high jungle, which is located three hours far by bus where we’ll carry out a river-rafting activity traveling to Atalaya port.

 

Rafting trought Pilcopata River & Alto Madre de Dios River

After a few practice strokes with our rafting guide, you’ll be able to navigate on Pilcopata River (Class II, III) to make an about two hours aprox. lasting travel going through the inter-section between Pilcopata and Madre de Dios rivers, as well as the “Pongo de Koñeq” where we’ll get a chance to enjoy the spectacular bio-diversity, landscape and enjoy the water. We’ll go down Madre de Dios river until Atalaya Port. No experience required, only swimming knowledge.>


Transfer Boat - Madre de Dios River Port /Atalaya– Rainforest Lodge

Along the two and a half hours boat ride from Atalaya Port to the lodge, we’ll get our chance on see the Pantiacolla Mountain chain, enjoying the landscape and the river bank  fauna.

 

Lunch

Orientation
Upon arrival, the lodge manager will welcome you and brief you with important navigation and security tips.

 

Trail System

Dinner


Rainforest Lectures
After dinner we willprovide  rainforest lectures


Overnight at lodge

 

DAY 3: 


 

Macaw Clay Lick

At a fifteen minute boat-ride we’ll reach the Macaw Clay Lick Mascoitanea on the Alto Madre de Dios River bank where we’ll enjoy a noisy and colored Macaw, parrots and parakeets which come down on the most clear days to ingest the clay on a bank Blue-headed Macaw(Primolius couloni), Chestnut-fronted Macaw (Ara severus), Blue-headed parrot(Pionus menstruus), Dusky-headed parakeet (Aratinga weddellii), White-eyed parakeet (Aratinga leucophthalma), Cobalt-winged parakeet (Brotogeris cyanoptera).

This is one of the best place in the world where the Blue-headed Macaw (Primoliuscouloni) can be seen (Red List of Threatened Species IUCN -The International Union for Conservation of Nature),others sightings such Ornate Hawk-Eagle(Spizaetus ornatus), Black Hawk-Eagle (Spizaetustyrannus), Oropendolas, Purplish Jay (Cyanocorax cyanomelas), Spixs Guan (Penelope jacquaco), Blue-throated Piping-Guan (Pipile cumanensis), among others. 

 

Breakfast

 

Trail System

We’ll go out to explore the rain-forest covered by diverse trees species, we’ll look for Saddleback Tamarin (Saguinus fuscicollis), Squirrel Monkey(Saimiri sciureus), Brown Capuchin Monkey (Cebus apella), Red Howler Monkey (Alouatta seniculus)  and other diverse Amazon rainforest species.

 

Lunch

 

Fishing

After afewpractice we are ready to enjoy the pleasant and relaxing fishing  around the AltoMadre de Dios River,No previous expertise required.

 

Dinner

 

Overnight at lodge

 

DAY 4:


Breakfast

 

Oxbow lake

We’ll visit Machuhuasi Oxbow Lake, which is located at 30 minutes boat ride far, where we’ll find our chance to enjoy the bio-diversity   which concentrates in  places like this, looking for  lakeside wildlife such Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin), Social flycatcher (Myiozetetes similis), Black-capped donacobius (Donacobius atricapilla), Herons, Capyrabara and others amazon rainforest species.

 

Lunch

 

Trail System

 

Dinner

 

Night Walk

We’ll enjoy a night-walk seeking insects, frogs and animals; this time is when most of the mammals are active but difficult to see, besides to enjoy the jungle night time sound.

Overnight at lodge

 

DAY 5:


Breakfast

Transfer Boat- Rainforest Lodge to Madre de Dios River  Port /Atalaya

 

Transfer  Madre de Dios River Port /Atalaya – Cusco


 

NOTES

Included.

Includes all meal, accommodations, and services, all river transportation, and transfer from and to the Hotel.Programmes based on double occupancy(additional charges for private room). Specialized Tour-Guide (According to the required language).

Jungle Mountain Biking Equipment (helmet, gloves, GT Mountain Bike with front suspension)

Rafting Equipment ( Live jackets, helmet , paddles, raft)

Fishing equipment .

Manu Wildlife check list.

 

 Not Included

International or domestic airfares, airport departure taxes or visa fees, excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations, alcoholic beverages, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls or messages, reconfirmation of flights and items of personal nature.

 

 

 MORE INFORMATION:

Manu birds and Wildlife Check list- Download  

Pre-departure Information: 


WHAT TO BRING

We recommend that you bring according to the kind of itinerary on choice.

  • Passport (with photocopies) 
  • Travel insurance (with photocopies) 
  • USD cash
  • Amazon Wildlife  vouchers
  • Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required 
  • Camera and film/ memory cards
  • Something to protect the camera when out in the elements
  • Binoculars (Very useful)
  • Reading/writing material
  • Cover or plastic bag for backpacks 
  • Pocketknife. 
  • Fleece top 
  • Windproof/waterproof jacket 
  • Small towel and swim wear 
  • shirts/t-shirts 
  • Sun hat 
  • 1 pair of shorts 
  • 2 pairs of long trousers 
  • 1 pair hiking pants/track pants 
  • Hiking boots/ sturdy walking shoes 
  • Sport sandals 
  • Sunblock 
  • Sunglasses 
  • Toiletries (biodegradable) 
  • Watch or alarm clock 
  • Water bottle 
  • Purification tablets or filter 
  • Flashlight or head flash-light (with spare batteries and bulbs)
  • Money belt 
  • Basic First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, insect repellent, extra prescription drugs you may be taking).

 

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Add Ons

Bicicleta:
Descripción:biking

Un paseo excelente que le permitirá tenercontacto con la naturaleza, rodeados de helechos gigantes, caídas de agua y especias silvestres que alberga esta región, descenderemos a través del bosque nublado hasta arribar al alberguedonde nos espera una refrescante ducha.

Duración: 1 Hora.
Distancia Total del Circuito: km.
Meses de Operación: Abril – Octubre
Salidas: A petición, reservas sujetas a disponibilidad
Precio: Por persona.( Dólares Americanos)
Ubicación: Bosque Nublado-Valle del Qosñipata-Cusco
Nivel de Dificultad: II.
Recomendado para Niños: No


*Los niveles de dificultad se catalogan de la siguiente manera:

-Dificultad I-II: Fáciles sin riesgo.

-Dificultad III-IV: Con algo de riesgo,con experiencia previa.gooback

-Dificultad V: Riesgoso, experimentados.

Rates

2011

$

2012

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Canotaje:
Descripción:rafting

Disfrute de una experiencia inolvidable llena de aventura sobre las aguas del rio Pilcopata, durante el recorrido podremos observar algunas especias de aves y con algo de suerte algunas especias de monos pequeños, podremos disfrutar de una refrescante zambullida en las cristalinas aguas y rodeados de un paisaje hermoso, No necesita experiencia.

Duración: 2 a 3 Horas.
Rápidos: Clase II y III

Distancia Total del Circuito: km.
Meses de Operación: Mayo – Octubre
Salidas: A petición, reservas sujetas a disponibilidad
Precio: Por persona (Dólares Americanos)
Ubicación: Selva alta Pilcopata - Cusco
Nivel de Dificultad: II.
Recomendado para Niños: No


*Los niveles de dificultad se catalogan de la siguiente manera:

Dificultad I-II: Fáciles sin riesgo.

Dificultad III-IV: Con algo de riesgo.gooback

Dificultad V: Riesgoso, se necesita de experiencia

Rates

2011

$

2012

$


Pesca
Descripción:pesca

El Rio alto madre de dios es un excelente lugar para practicar la pesca deportiva, después de una breve practica estará listo para capturar algunas especies de peces.

Duración: Medio Dia.
Meses de Operación: Mayo – Octubre
Salidas: A petición, reservas sujetas a disponibilidad
Precio: Por persona en Dólares Americanos
Ubicación: Rio Alto Madre de dios – Madre de Dios
Nivel de Dificultad: I.
Recomendado para Niños: Si


*Los niveles de dificultad se catalogan de la siguiente manera:>

Dificultad I-II: Fáciles sin riesgo.

Dificultad III-IV: Con algo de riesgo.gooback

Dificultad V: Riesgoso, se necesita de experiencia previa

Rates

2011

$

2012


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