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PRICE: US$ 1650.00 per person MANU 08 DAYS (Group Service)

Participants: Minimum 03  Maximum 10   Difficulty: Regular     Destino: Manu Nacional   Park   Departures: Daily Departures   • Tour starts in Cusco

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MANU RESERVED ZONE 8 DAYS / 7 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. (Lunch & 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, Lunch & Dinner)

 

DAY 03 (ERIKA LODGE - BOCA MANU): We get up early and after a delicious breakfast, we continue our trip for approximately 5 more hours by motor boat (canoe) on the Alto Madre de Dios River, traveling with the river to our comfortable lodge "Boca Manu". In this tour we will see different species such as: capybaras, river otters, tapir, jaguar, alligators and typical riverside birds, such as: kingfishers, swallows, flycatchers, skimmers, lapwings, Jabirús, storks, herons and much more; we will also have the opportunity to visit the native community of "Diamante". The town of Boca Manu is located very close to the confluence of Manu and Alto Madre de Dios rivers. The idea of sleeping here gives us the opportunity to start our trip on the Manu River very early, increasing our chances of finding more wildlife. In Boca Manu there are stores where you can buy additional supplies for the trip. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

 

DAY 04 (BOCA MANU - MANU RIVER – CASA MATSIGUENKA): We will start this day very early and after breakfast, we will continue our trip this time on Manu River and we will start one of our best days, this time inside the reserved area of Manu National Park. The boat trip gives us the opportunity to see the immensity of the tropical forest, ten minutes by boat after Boca Manu, we will have the opportunity to visit a Parrot’s clay lick (clay wall on the river bank known as "Collpa" ), where many species of parakeets and parrots such as the white-eyed parakeet, the blue-headed parrot, etc. go to eat the clay that is rich in salts and minerals that these birds use as supplements to their diet of seeds and fruits. Then we will arrive at Limonal (checkpoint), and after registering and the recommendations of the park rangers, we continue with our trip on Manu River (reserved area) for approximately 5 hours, having the opportunity to see an infinity of wildlife in this pristine place as: alligators, capybaras, turtles, Macaws, toucans, harpy eagles, monkeys and probably the majestic "Jaguar". We will arrive at the lodge "Casa Matsiguenka" (base camp) with all the facilities such as: Rooms, dining room, bathrooms and showers; all with their respective mosquito net. After a short break at Casa Matsiguenka, we will start walking in trail system of the area, concentrating and having a general discussion about the ecology of the rainforest. We will return to our camp and after dinner we make a recount of the species observed so far (list of species provided by Peru Amazonico). (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

 

DAY 05 (CASA MATSIGUENKA – SALVADOR LAKE - CASA MATSIGUENKA): Wake up early and listen the red howler monkey (Aloatta seniculus) howling for its territory. With a pleasant temperature, we will begin our wildlife adventure, visiting a spectacular mirror of water in the reserved area of Manu National Park, the "Salvador Lake", where we will use a catamaran (raft), and paddling in silence along this lake, we will have the opportunity to see the famous Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis), in its daily activities: playing, swimming, fishing and eating; and with some luck we will see them eating a piranha. We will also see many species of monkeys, birds, alligators and others. The visit to Lake Salvador and its area will take us all morning. In the afternoon of this day we will continue walking and looking for more wildlife and learning more about the forest of this pristine place. We will return to the camp and we will have the possibility of doing a night walk to feel and observe the tropical forest in the dark (snakes, nocturnal birds, poisonous frogs, caimans and countless insects). (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

 

• MACAWS CLAY LICK: In the Casa Matsiguenka area, we will have the opportunity to visit a Macaw Clay Lick (clay wall or collpa), where many species of parakeets, parrots and macaws go to eat the clay that is rich in salts and minerals that these birds need as supplements to their diet of seeds and fruits.

 

DAY 06 (CASA MATSIGUENKA - OTORONGO - BOCA MANU): Another early awakening to enjoy a delicious breakfast, and then prepare to return by boat to Boca Manu, going down the Manu River we will continue looking for the jaguar, the tapir and others of this virgin forest. On the way we will walk the trails and visit the observation tower of Otorongo, and once again have the opportunity to observe more wildlife. Arriving at the Boca Manu lodge in the afternoon, where we will spend another night. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

 

DAY 07 (BOCA MANU – ERIKA LODGE): After a delicious breakfast, we will continue our trip upstream on the Alto Madre de Dios River, towards the Erika Lodge, on the return we will have the opportunity to look for more wildlife to visit and enjoy the hot springs in the area. Arriving at the lodge and we will have the opportunity to take a hike and enjoy the rainforest once again. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

 

DAY 08 (ERIKA - ATALAYA - CUSCO): This day after breakfast, we will start our trip back to Cusco city. We will by boat return to the Port of Atalaya and then our vehicle will take us back to the city of Cusco. We have lunch on the way, arriving in Cusco around dinner time. Along the way we will continue enjoying the rich flora and fauna of the area. 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
• Rubber boots
• 01 night in Paradise Lodge
• 02 nights in Boca Manu Lodge
• 02 nights at Casa Matsiguenka
• 02 night in Erika Lodge
• Meals (vegetarian option available)
• River captain and team
• Guide for 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 and sunglasses
• Insect repellent 50% DEET
• Sunscreen lotion
• 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)

THE SERVICE INCLUDES:

• Specialized and bilingual guide
• Land and river transport
• First aid kit
• 01 night in Paradise Lodge
• 02 nights in Boca Manu Lodge
• 02 nights at Casa Matshiguenka
• 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 and sunglasses
• Insect repellent 50% DEET
• Sunscreen lotion
• 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).