MANU Travel and Tour

03 Days / 02 Nights Tour

DAY 01: CUSCO – MANU
We leave Cusco early in the morning in our specialized overland vehicles.Approximately mid-morning we visit the interesting Pre- Inca tombs of Ninamarca, commonly known as “Chullpas”. We continue to Paucartambo, a picturesque Spanish colonial town, and then to the Acjanacu pass, which marks the beginning of the Cultural Zone of Manu Biosphere Reserve. Here, a thick cloak of clouds provides perpetual humidity and makes an ideal habitat for epiphytic plants such as bromeliads. This varied and fascinating world is home of the Cock of the Rock, Spectacled Bear, Orchids, Tree Ferns (one of the oldest living plants), mosses and lichens. This cloud forest exists between 2000 and 3500 meters above sea level, and at least 50% of the plant species found here are endemic to this region. Overnight in our open air lodge “San Pedro”.

DAY 02: MANU
Today we wake up very early to observe the Cock of the Rock (Rupicola peruviana), Peru’s national bird from a platform . The male birds are a vibrant reddish orange, and at about 5:00AM as many 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 in our overland transport *1 down the narrow road between waterfalls and canyons toward the town of Pilcopata *2 and then to Atalaya port. Here, we board our covered, outboard motor boat and head down the Alto Madre de Dios River for approximately 15 minutes toward our private reserve of “Erika” where we will hike through the interesting trail system that this transitional area between high and low jungle offers. Overnight in the lodge. * 1 Optional: Descend with mountain bikes from our San Pedro Lodge (1700 m.a.s.l.)Cloud Forest to Pilcopata (700 m.a.s.l.) High Jungle. * 2 Optional: Here in Pilcopata town we will make the final settings for a 1 ½ to 3 hour river rafting (class I and II rapid) trip down the Koshñipata river where we will have the oportunity for a dip and of course enjoy the spectacular view of the Koñeq Canyon. Continuing down the Alto Madre de Dios River to Erika Lodge.

DAY 03: MANU – CUSCO
This day we will get up very early to board our boat and after five minutes arrive to a Parrot clay Lick called “Collpa” on the riverbanks, where many species of parrots such as the blue headed parrot, white-eyed parakeet, feed for mineral and salt supplements to their diet of seeds and fruits. After that will visit a small lake near to the Alto Madre de Dios River, here we are going to have the chance to see the Hoatzin, a primitive bird, white caimans, many species of birds, insects, etc immediately after we continue to Atalaya where the bus will drive us to Cusco city, arriving late in the afternoon. Transfer to your hote.

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New!!! 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 far below. Expert guides assist you in this exciting journey through the different layers of the virgin rain forests and explain what’s going on around you, from the time you leave the ground, until you rappel back down to the forest floor.

Included:

• Specialized and bilingual guide.

• Camping equipment.

• 01 night in San Pedro open air lodge.

• 01 night in Erika Lodge.

• Meals (vegetarian option).

• First aid kit.

• All land and river transportation.

• Rafting equipment.

• Safety box for values and storage for luggage.

What to Bring:

• Binoculars, Camera and film ASA 200 and 400 for the inner forest.

• Sleeping Bag.

• Warm clothing (in case of a cold front), long sleeve shirts and long pants (cotton).

• 100% waterproof rain gear (long poncho or rain wear).

• Insect repellent (at least 50% Deet), sunscreen lotion.

• One pair of lightweight ankle height boots and sandals.

• Flashlight, enough batteries (alkaline) and bulbs.

• Wide brim hat (for sunny days), sun glasses.

• Towel, swimming suit, personal medicines and/or supplies (e.g.: liquid for contact lenses).

• Day pack, and one back pack or duffel bag of luggage per person.

• One bottle of water for the first day, plastic bags.

IMPORTANT:

• Minimum 02 Passengers.

• Daily Departures.