Parque Nacional Manu 3D/2N

Day 01

We leave Cusco early in the morning in one of our tour vehicles. Approximately mid-morning we stop to visit the interesting 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 bird, Spectacled Bear, orchids, tree ferns (one of the oldest living plants), mosses and lichens. This cloud forest exists between 2,000 and 3,500 m.a.s.l. and at least 50% of the plant species found here are native to this region. We have lunch along the way with a spectacular view overnight at a comfortable, but basic lodge.

Day 02

Today we wake up very early to observe the Cock of the Rock (Rupicola Peruviana), Peru’s national bird, from a platform in the jungle. The male birds are a vibrant reddish orange, and 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 vehicle down the narrow road between waterfalls and canyons toward the town of Pilcopata and then to Atalaya Port where we have lunch, and then board our covered, outboard-motor boat and head down the Alto Madre de Dios River for approximately 40 minutes toward our comfortable but rustic lodge for the night. We will hike through the interesting high and low jungle trail system. Overnight at lodge.

Day 03

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 and white-eyed parakeet, feed for mineral and salt supplements to their diet of seeds and fruits. After that we will visit a small lake near the Alto Madre de Dios River, with the chance to see the Hoatzin, a primitive bird, white caimans, many species of birds, insects, etc. Immediately after we return to the Lodge, have breakfast, then take the boat to continue to Atalaya where the bus will drive us to Cusco city. We have lunch on the way arriving late in the afternoon.

IMPORTANT

Manu National Park is not currently at risk for Malaria nor Yellow fever, but you should plan to bring a good insect repellent.  If you decide to take the yellow fever vaccination for prevention you should do it 10 days before the start of your trip to the jungle.

• After finishing the tour, we transport you back to your Cusco hotels.

Manu 3Day 2Nights GROUP SERVICE PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• Professional bilingual guide
• Tourist transport
• 2 breakfast
• 2 lunch
• 2 dinners
• River transportation
• 2 nights at lodge

Manu 3Day 2Nights PRIVATE PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• Private professional bilingual guide
• Private Tourist transport
• Water bottle
• 2 breakfast
• 2 lunch
• 2 dinners
• Private river transportation
• 2 nights at lodge

THINGS YOU SHOULD BRING ALONG ON A TRIP TO MANU

• Binoculars
• 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 and sun glasses for sunny days
• Towel for all the tour
• Swimming suit personal medicines and/or supplies (liquid for contact lenses for example)
• A day pack and one back pack or duffel bag of luggage per person
• Camera and films (ASA 200 and 400 for the inner forest)
• One bottle of water for the first day, plastic bags.