ECONOMIC MANU TOUR PROGRAM 6 D/5N
1st day:
Leave Cuzco early in the morning approximately at 6:30
A.M. on our mini private bus. We go through the Andean mountains, making
many stops at different places. Ninamarka is one of these places, we take
a break here to appreciate pre-Inca chullpas [burial towers] and then we
will arrive at the village of Paucartambo, which we will also visit.
At noon, we will have lunch in Acjanaco, that is the entrance to Manu National Park and resting place before leaving towards the cloudy or rainy forest. Here we will be able to appreciate a variety of plants: ferns, orchids, etc. This afternoon we will walk for an hour and a half through the foggy forest looking for birds such as the Cock of the Rocks, the Motmot, etc. After the stop we will continue descending to the town of Pillcopata where we will spend the night at a local lodge.
2nd day:
We leave the town of Pillcopata after breakfast heading
for the port of Atalaya or Shintuya. On the way we will visit coca plantations
that are grown by local families. When we arrive at the port of destination,
our motorboat will be waiting so that after loading on our things we will
navigate down the Alto Madre de Dios River. From the boat it is possible
to appreciate different types of birds such as herons, vultures, parrots,
etc. We will have lunch in the hot waters of Shintuya where at the same
time we can enjoy a natural cold or hot bath. Later, we will continue navigating
towards the Amarakaeri Lodge. After settling in we will take a long walk
in the afternoon and part of the night on our trails near the lodge in
search of interesting insects, arachnids and others. We will have dinner
at the lodge, and then we will spend the night at the lodge in comfortable
beds with mosquito nettings.
3rd day:
This morning, after an early breakfast, we will leave
towards our first campsite called Aguas Negras gully. As an average the
walk takes 4 hours and is 7 kilometers long, approximately. During this
long walk we will go through primary and secondary forests, having the
opportunity to learn about medicinal and industrial trees its uses and
commercialization. At the same time, we will have the opportunity to observe
wild life. Arriving at the campsite, we will settle in comfortable tents
equipped with camping mattresses under our tambo [shelter]. At night we
will take a walk to our small collpa [observation post] to be able to observe
mammals such as deer, capybara, etc. Our trail system offers different
alternatives for walks, including a search for caymans, tarantula nests
and other overwhelming nocturnal species.
Night at Aguas Negras campsite.
4th day:
After a refreshing good night sleep, lulled by the sounds
of the jungle, we leave early on another walk towards our next campsite
on the Rio Blanco, where we will have the opportunity to fish for the famous
piranha and other kinds of fish. We will return to campsite for lunch on
the riverbanks. In the afternoon we will explore the area near the Rio
Blanco, through the secondary and tertiary jungle that is the preferred
habitat of the biggest rodent in the world, the capybara. In addition to
being an excellent area to observe the different species of monkeys, this
night we will visit the mammal collpa [observation post] and with a little
bit of luck we will have the opportunity to see animals such a the tapir,
deer and others “collpeando”, which means eating the clay
that is rich in salts and minerals. This night we will return to the campsite
depending on the hour in which the activity ends at the collpa. Night in
tents at our campsite.
5th day:
We leave the campsite early in the morning to return to
the Amarakaeri Lodge. This morning the return walk is more direct, always
observing and looking for other opportunities to see wild life along the
way. We will arrive at out lodge at around noon where a nutritious lunch
will be waiting for us. This afternoon it is optional to take the afternoon
off. Those who wish to see some activity will take walks to places where
they can appreciate different birds.
This night the dinner is usually outdoors where everyone can participate. Night at the Amarakaeri Lodge.
6th day:
Early in the morning we will take our motorboat and start
sailing upstream to the native community of Shintuya or the port of Atalaya.
Our land transportation will be waiting to take us back to Cuzco. We will
be arriving in Cuzco early at night.
PRICE: U.S.D. 300.00 STUDENTS: U.S.D. 270.00
- The price is based on a group of a minimum of 5 passengers.
- Departures: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays.
- In case there are fewer than 5 passengers the prices may vary according to the number.
Our service includes:
- Transportation Cuzco-Atalaya or Shintuya - Cuzco.
- Private boat Atalaya or Shintuya -Amarakaeri-Shintuya.
- Bilingual guide.
- Camping gear (tents, camping mattresses, rubber boots, stove and life vest).
- First Aid Kit
- Nights at Amarakaeri Lodge.
- Nights at campsites.
- 03 breakfasts, 04 lunches, 03 dinners
We recommended taking:
Camera with extra batteries, sandals, binoculars, sleeping bag, water bottles, pocket knife or similar, personal hygiene implements, insect repellent, cotton T-shirts, light cloth pants, cotton underwear, cotton socks, bathing suit, light sweaters, cap or hat.
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