Manu National Park - Cultural Zone - 4 Days / 3 Nights
TOURS
Activity summary:
Explore the Manu Cloud Forest
4 days – round trip along the Manu highway
Fixed departures. Groups of 2 to 8 people.
This tour takes you to the cloud forest, the foothills of the Andes, and the beginning of the Manu plains. 2 nights at Bamboo Manu Eco Lodge 1 Night in Buena Vista Manu. Stunning landscapes and an ideal area for birdwatching! A short tour of Manu.
General Itinerary:
Departing early from Cusco, we begin our 8-hour journey by private minibus, climbing to the high mountain range at 3,900 m (13,000 ft). After a brief stop in Ninamarca to see the pre-Inca cemetery and the colonial village of Paucartambo, we descend the eastern slopes of the Andes through cloud forest with lush vegetation (ferns, orchids, bromeliads, etc.). We enjoy spectacular views of the Andes and may see wildlife such as our national bird, the brilliant red Cock-of-the-Rock (Rupicola peruviana), displaying its mating dance. Walking along the way, you may see tanagers, quetzals, trogons, toucanets, and brightly colored hummingbirds, as well as falcons and possibly your first monkeys, such as the woolly monkey. In the late afternoon, we arrive at Bamboo Lodge (900 m), where we spend the night.
After an early breakfast, we continue on our private transport, passing through the village of Pilcopata and crossing the Pilcopata River to reach the small port of Atalaya (550 m). Along the way, we stop for some birdwatching walks. In Atalaya, we embark on a 20-minute river cruise along the Alto Madre de Dios River. We have the opportunity to observe wildlife along the riverbanks, including capybaras, herons, purple scrub jays, kingfishers, and some of the monkey species that live in Manu.
We arrived at our Buena Vista Manu Lodge to enjoy our lunch.
hours in total (round trip). During the tour we will observe alligators, caimans, shanshos, parrots, and a variety of birds. Upon arriving at Lake Machuwasi, we will use a typical wooden raft to explore the lake and observe the birds.
We will return for our dinner, in the evening, optional: night walk.
Very early at dawn, we'll depart by boat for the parrot and macaw clay lick, where we can observe these vibrantly colored birds gathering to feed on the clay, including the rare blue-headed macaw. After this unique experience, we'll return to enjoy a delicious breakfast.
Next, we'll continue our adventure by visiting the majestic Amazonian ceiba tree, a giant tree that symbolizes the grandeur and power of the rainforest. Afterward, we'll return to Buena Vista Manu, where a nutritious lunch awaits us, immersed in nature.
In the afternoon, we'll take a leisurely walk along the lodge's trails, perfect for spotting more wildlife and discovering the richness of the Amazon rainforest. Finally, we'll board our river transport again, which will take us back to Bamboo Manu Eco Lodge, where we'll end the day with a comforting dinner and some rest amidst the jungle.
After an early breakfast, we'll take a tour of the Bamboo Manu Eco Lodge gardens to identify plants, including the sacred coca plant, and observe different types of birds at the rustic feeders. Then we'll participate in a reforestation activity. Once the activity is complete, we'll have lunch and then head back to the city of Cusco.
Inclusions:
What does it include?
- Professional naturalist guide in English, with binoculars and telescope, who has conducted three months of conservation work in Manu Park.
- Tourist Transport.
- Tickets to the Cock of the Rocks Observatory.
- Entrance to Lake Machuwasi.
- Professional chef, all meals (with local and vegetarian options), mineral water.
- 2 Nights Accommodation in Bamboo Manu Eco Lodge
- 1 Night in Buena Vista Manu.
- First aid kit.
- Rubber boots.
- Rain ponchos.
- WiFi
- We will always be alert to any emergency, with constant cell phone communication for your safety.
What's not included?
- Binoculars.
- Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses.
- Tourist assistance card (traveler insurance).
What to bring
- Insect repellent with a minimum of 30% – 40% of DEET
- Good binoculars.
- extra batteries
- Flashlight
- Pocket money
- Backpack
- Cantiflora
- sun hat
- Sandals
- Swimsuit and small towel.
- Extra toilet paper, shampoo and soap.
Price from: US$ 620
Price from: US$ 620