MANU 4D/3N TOUR PROGRAM
1st day:
Leave Cusco early in the morning approximately at 6:30
A.M. in our mini private bus and 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 visit the village of Paucartambo.
At noon we will have our lunch in Acjanaco, that is the entrance to Manu National Park and resting place before leaving towards the cloudy or rainy forest. From here we will be able to appreciate the dwarf forest rich in orchids. Next to it we will appreciate the mystical cloudy forest with the vegetation rich in ferns, as well as cecropias, etc. At the same time you will be able to observe an ample variety of birds.
That afternoon we arrive at our comfortable lodge located in the cloudy forest where we will spend the night. A nocturnal walk is optional.
2nd day:
Before dawn we leave the lodge towards the hiding platform
where we will be able to observe the ritual of the Andean Cock of the Rock,
emblematic bird of Peru and of special beauty. Returning to the lodge we
will get ready to continue on our trip to the port of Atalaya. 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 our things on, 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 the natural cold or hot
thermal waters. Later, we will continue navigating down the river towards
the Amarakaeri lodge. After settling in we will take a long walk in the
afternoon and part of the night through our trails near the shelter in
search of interesting insects, arachnids and others. We will have dinner
at the lodge and then we will spend the night at the shelter 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. The walk takes 4 hours as
an average 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, their use 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 shelter roof. At night we will take a long walk towards
a small collpa [observation post] to observe mammals like: the tapir, capybara,
etc. Our system of trails offers different alternatives of long walks,
including a search for caymans, tarantula nests and other overwhelming
nocturnal species.
Night at the Aguas Negras Campsite
4th 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 on the way.
We arrive at the lodge at mid-morning.
After a brief rest we will take the boat and navigate upstream returning to the port of Shintuya or Atalaya where our land transportation will be waiting for us to take us back to Cusco. We will be arriving in Cusco early at night.
Price Information
| 04 Days 2008 : U.S.D. $ 350.00 | Students: 10% discount. | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. |
| This is a share group tour. | ||
| Tour will depart with a minimun of 3 person | ||
Our service includes:
- Land transportation from Cusco-Atalaya or Shintuya-Cusco.
- Touristic boat from Atalaya or Shintuya - Amarakaeri Eco Lodge and vice versa Bilingual guide.
- Camping Gear (Tents, camping mattresses, rubber boots, life vest)
- First-aid kit.
- Full meals including typical meals.
- Night at the lodge in the cloudy forest.
- Nights at Amarakaeri Eco Lodge.
- Night at the campsite.
It does not include:
- First Breakfast.
- Last dinner.
- Personal expenses.
We recommended taking:
Camera with extra batteries, sandals, binoculars, sleeping bag, water bottles, pocket knife or similar, personal hygiene implemements, insect repellent, cotton T-shirts, light cloth pants, cotton underwear, cotton socks, bathing suit, light sweaters, cap or hat.
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