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PRICE: US$ 310.00 per person MANU 04 DAYS (Group Service)

Participants: Minimum 02  Maximum 10   Difficulty: Regular     Destino: Manu Nacional   Park   Departures: Daily Departures   • Tour starts in Cusco

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MANU CULTURAL ZONE 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

 

Manu National Park is blessed by Nature, as this place has the greatest biodiversity on the planet. This Amazonian paradise is full of beautiful landscapes with exuberant fauna and flora, which make this a fascinating place.

 

Manu National Park is located in the province of Paucartambo in Cusco and the province of Fitzcarrald in Madre de Dios. Its objective is to promote tourism based on ecologically compatible cultural criteria. Likewise, its establishment seeks to protect a representative sample of the biological mega-diversity, as well as the landscapes of the lowland jungle, the tropical rainforest and the Andes of southeastern Peru. Read more...

 

We have designed this 4-day tour to the jungle of Manu National Park in Peru, to offer you a broad view of life in nature, where you will have the opportunity to observe the flora, fauna, culture and indigenous traditions. To enhance your Amazon experience in Manu National Park, we will use eco-lodges, located in the middle of the rainforest. Our 4-day Manu Adventure will take you through the Andes Mountains, Cloud Forest, and Rainforest, where we can take dips in the rivers and natural hot springs; as well as do night activities in the pristine areas of the Manu jungle.

 

Why Peru Amazon Tours?

Peru Amazon Tours is a fully local, family-owned tour operator company. Our manager has worked and works as a tour guide in Manu National Park for over 20 years, and we put all his experience at the service of the visitor. What we pride ourselves on is employing well-prepared local people, giving them the option of development.

 

 

DAY 01 (CUSCO - CLOUD FOREST - PILCOPATA): We will pick you up from your hotels early morning (5:30 am. to 6:00 am.), in one of our private vehicles, and we will start our trip to “Manu National Park" from Cusco city. The first place to visit this day will be the interesting archaeological site of Ninamarca, with its funerary towers commonly known as "Chullpas". Continuing with our tour we will visit Paucartambo, a picturesque and interesting town of colonial origin (full of folklore). Then we will continue towards the Acjanaco pass (3,600 masl.), which marks the beginning of our trip within Manu National Park (natural viewpoint); then we will descend through a Cloud Forest, the humidity of this area provides an ideal habitat for species such as: Orchids, ferns (ancient plants), bromeliads (epiphytes), mosses, lichens and more. In the fascinating Cloud Forest we will be able to observe: the Spectacled Bear, Monkeys, the Cock of the Rock (Peru’s national bird), the Quetzal and much more. Many species are endemic to this area. We will have lunch on the way and after some activities (walks), we will arrive at "Paraiso Lodge"; our first and cozy lodge near the town of Pilcopata (800 masl.), where we will have dinner and spend the night. In the lodge area we will have the option of doing a short night walk; as well as enjoy a magnificent starry sky. (Lunh & Dinner)

 

DAY 02 (PILCOPATA - ATALAYA - ERIKA LODGE): A delicious breakfast, and then we continue our journey for another hour in our vehicle, making stops to observe the interesting life of the area (flora, fauna and typical populations); we will have the option to visit a coca plantation, and maybe also a hummingbird garden, then we will arrive at the town of Atalaya (Port), here we board our motorized boat (canoe) on the Alto Madre de Dios River, and going upriver, we will have the opportunity to cool off and do some swimming; then we go down the Alto Madre de Dios River for approximately 40 minutes to our comfortable private lodge "Erika lodge" where we will walk through the interesting system of trails that "Peru Amazonico" offers you, trying to find a lot of wildlife such as: some types of monkeys, a diversity of birds, reptiles, medicinal plants and much more. (Breakfast, Lunh & Dinner)

 

DÍA 03 (ERIKA LODGE – MACHUWASI LAKE - ERIKA LODGE): The location of our lodge is in a transition area between the high and low jungle (500 to 1,150 masl.). After a nutritious breakfast, we will feel and see the different habitats, the altitude range and the high diversity of wildlife found around this area. Walking along the trail system and near the riverbanks, we will learn about insects, medicinal plants, trees, reptiles, mammals, etc. After lunch and a short break, we will board our boat for ten minutes, then walk for about an hour through a very pleasant trail to observe and talk about the interesting flora and fauna of the area, until we reach "Lake Machuwasi", where we will board a rustic raft, and with the help of all our equipment (telescope, binoculars and books), we will observe a diversity of life such as: capybaras, monkeys, reptiles, great egrets, keskadees, toucans, woodpeckers, cardinals, etc. We will do a night walk to feel the sounds and to observe wildlife in the dark such as: alligators, nocturnal birds, mammals, snakes, tree frogs, horned frogs and an incredible variety of insects. (Breakfast, Lunh & Dinner)

 

DAY 04 (ERIKA LODGE - PARROTS CLAY LICK - ATALAYA - CUSCO): We will get up very early, to then board our boat and go downriver for thirty minutes to visit a Parrot Clay Lick (clay wall on the river bank known as "Collpa") in the riverbanks, where many species of parakeets, parrots and macaws such as: the white-eyed parakeet, the blue-headed parrot, the aurora, the chestnut-fronted macaw, etc. go to eat the clay that is rich in minerals and salts that these birds use as supplements to their diet of seeds and fruits. After this activity we return to our lodge and enjoy our breakfast; to then board our boat back to the Port of Atalaya and then our vehicle will take us back to the city of Cusco; on the return trip we will continue looking for more wildlife. We have lunch on the way, arriving in Cusco around dinner time. End of our services...

 

OPCIONAL ACTIVITIES (PRIOR COORDINATION):

• Canopy Zip Down Line (Zipline): Crossing from tree to tree and from platform to platform using pulleys on horizontal cables, enjoying and feeling the view and the adrenaline, in the canopy of the tropical forest.
• Rafting (Canoeing): You can enjoy 1.5 hours of canoeing (grade I & II) on the Pilcopata and/or Madre de Dios rivers. You will enjoy the beautiful scenery and have fun in these fascinating and refreshing waters.

 

THE SERVICE INCLUDES:

• Specialized and bilingual guide
• Land and river transport
• First aid kit
• 01 night in Paradise Lodge
• 02 night in Erika Lodge
• Meals (vegetarian option available)
• River captain and team
• Guide to the Zip-line and required equipment
• Water, except the first day

 

THE SERVICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last day
• First day water
• Beverages such as: sodas, wine or beers
• Tips and souvenirs

 

THINGS TO BRING:

• Camera
• Binoculars (binoculars)
• Long Shirts and pants
• Bathing suit
• Warm clothing (in case of cold)
• Waterproof rain gear (long poncho)
• Wide brim Hat, sunglasses & Sunscreen lotion
• Insect repellent 50% DEET
• Hiking shoes and sandals
• Flashlight with enough batteries
• Towel for the entire tour
• Personal medications and/or supplies
• Backpack or duffel bag plus a day pack
• Water to drink the first day, plastic bags
• Extra money (personal expenses)

 

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 Frequent questions:

How long in advance should you make a reservation?

• Reservations can be a minimum of 48 hours in advance. However, places are limited and are always subject to availability. Tickets for Manu National Park, are in high demand, running out months in advance in some cases. For this reason, we recommend making the reservation as far in advance as possible.

To qualify for discounts for children, students or the Andean community?

• Participants occupying a place (seats and beds) pay normal rate.

Are there prices by type of accommodation?

• Not, on the tour we offer standard accommodation. If preferred accommodation is desired, it must be coordinated with the agency.

What is the weather like in Manu?

• Manu is located between the Andes Mountains and the Amazon jungle, having a warm and temperate climate, with an average minimum temperature of 12° C and an average maximum temperature of 24° C. From April to October is the dry season, that is, during that period there is a lower probability of rain, while from November to March is the rainy season. Despite the differentiation every day of the year there is the possibility of rain, since it is a tropical area (rain forest).