Manu Special Experience

MANU PARK EXTREME ADVENTURE 4 DAYS

4 days / 3 nightsMADRE DE DIOS6

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Tour overview

A closer look at the journey.

Zone: Special Experience
Difficulty: Ask us
Languages: English
Group: 6

PARQUE DEL MANU AVENTURA EXTREMA 4

DAY 1: CUSCO - CLOUD FOREST - RAIN FOREST - DORADO LODGE

Leaving Cusco early in the morning, we begin a 10-hour trip over the Andes in our private bus, on a road that partly climbs to 4000 meters above sea level. We travel through tradit

DAY 2: DORADO LODGE - RESERVED AREA - CASA MATSIGUENKA LODGE

This day is special, since we will visit the famous reserved area of the Manu National Park and we will tour the enigmatic Manu River, where you will be able to observe the wonderf

DAY 3: COCHA SALVADOR - COCHA OTORONGO

This day we will visit by catamaran the famous lake "Cocha Salvador", home of the giant otters, this Cocha Salvador is the highlight in the Manu park. Especially in the dry season,

DAY 4: MATSIGUENKA HOUSE - BOCA MANU - CUSCO

At dawn, we travel by boat, 5 hours along the Manu River, along the beaches of the river we can see more wildlife such as monkeys, caimans, birds, capybaras, etc. Breakfast is serv

Day by day

Your itinerary.

PARQUE DEL MANU AVENTURA EXTREMA 4

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Day 1
DAY 1: CUSCO - CLOUD FOREST - RAIN FOREST - DORADO LODGE
Leaving Cusco early in the morning, we begin a 10-hour trip over the Andes in our private bus, on a road that partly climbs to 4000 meters above sea level. We travel through traditional Quechua communities and through the spectacular Eastern Cordillera of the Andes, along the way, we have some stops, to see the pre-Inka cemetery of Ninamarca or to visit the famous folkloric village of Paucartambo (2900 m above sea level). from sea ). from sea). Then we continue to "Acjanaco", the entrance of the park from here we descend the eastern slopes of the Andes through the cloud forest with lush vegetation (bromeliads, ferns, orchids, etc.) in the cloud forest we can observe wildlife such as our bird national: the bright red Cock-of-the-Rock (Rupicola peruviana), displaying its mating dance. You can see quetzals, trogons, brightly colored tanagers and possibly the first monkeys, such as the capuchin monkey or woolly monkeys. In the afternoon we arrive at the town of Salvación, where we will change our car for a better and more suitable one to continue traveling in the Amazonian lowlands along the new Manu community integration road that crosses several Amazonian towns such as the native community of Shintuya, home of the town. Harakbut. In the evening we arrive at Dorado Lodge (500 m above sea level), where we will have dinner and then spend the night in double rooms with private bathrooms. Night walk along the lodge's trails to observe nocturnal fauna.
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Day 2
DAY 2: DORADO LODGE - RESERVED AREA - CASA MATSIGUENKA LODGE
This day is special, since we will visit the famous reserved area of the Manu National Park and we will tour the enigmatic Manu River, where you will be able to observe the wonderful fauna of this pristine place. In the morning if there is activity, we can visit a clay lick where many species of parakeets and parrots eat clay every day. You may also find smaller macaws, such as the chestnut-fronted macaw and the rare blue-headed macaw. After this we took our boat for about 45 minutes down the “Madre de Dios” river. Then we enter the reserved area of the Manu National Park and continue our journey for about 5-6 hours on the Manu River until we reach the Casa Matshiguenka Lodge, which belongs to the legendary Matshiguenka people. Along the way, from the boat, we can see a lot of biodiversity such as birds, capybaras and several species of monkeys, two species of alligators and tapirs. With luck we will also be able to see the largest cat in South America: the jaguar. We spent the night at Casa Matshiguenka Lodge located in the Manu National Park. Double rooms and shared bathroom.
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Day 3
DAY 3: COCHA SALVADOR - COCHA OTORONGO
This day we will visit by catamaran the famous lake "Cocha Salvador", home of the giant otters, this Cocha Salvador is the highlight in the Manu park. Especially in the dry season, it is full of nesting and feeding birds such as herons, egrets, caimans (South American relatives of alligators), terns, skimmers, capuchin monkeys, and large-headed capuchin monkeys that usually feed on nearby fruits. To name a few. In the afternoon we have time to explore the trails and walk in the primary forests of the Amazon rainforest, where the sensation is unique, since we are in an ecosystem that has remained unchanged since the formation of the Amazon. And a visit to Cocha Otorongo Lake is planned, where a 20-meter observation tower in the rainforest canopy overlooking the lake is available for wildlife viewing. We spent our second night at Casa Machiguenga Lodge. Double rooms and shared bathroom.
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Day 4
DAY 4: MATSIGUENKA HOUSE - BOCA MANU - CUSCO
At dawn, we travel by boat, 5 hours along the Manu River, along the beaches of the river we can see more wildlife such as monkeys, caimans, birds, capybaras, etc. Breakfast is served en route on the boat. We make a brief stop at the town of Boca Manu, the main settlement in Manu named after the confluence of the sediment-rich Manu River with the wider Madre de Dios River, after the town of Boca Manu, we will have to return to Cusco. , we will take our car From Boca Manu, on a trip of approximately 12 hours along the new community integration road of Manu, the road crosses the ecosystems of the Amazon rainforest, cloud forest and mountains, we make stops to continue observing the wildlife and ascend to the cloud forest where we will enjoy our last lunch together. We arrived in Cusco in the afternoon; transfer to your hotel.

Trip details

Included and not included.

Included

✔ Professional English-speaking guide (with binoculars, telescope and nature knowledge)
✔ Private transportation (bus and boat)
✔ Professional cooking and meals (vegetarian option), mineral water.
✔ Entrance to the “Cock of the Rocks” and entrance to the macaw parrot clay lick at Dorado Lodge.
✔ Overnight stays in hostels
✔ Overnight stays in hostels
✔ First aid kit and snake venom extractor
✔ rubber boots

Not included

✖ Alcoholic beverages, personal expenses.
✖ Binoculars

Prepare well

What to bring.

This is a practical starting point. Confirm the tour-specific packing list before departure.

◼ 1lt metal canteen01
◼ Towel for face and hands02
◼ Toiletries and personal medications03
◼ Trekking shoes, tennis shoes and flip flops04
◼ Flashlight, spare batteries, adapter and charger05
◼ Cabin or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen06
◼ Insect repellent (recommended with 40% or more DEET)07
◼ Raincoat, poncho and umbrella08
◼ Loose-fitting clothing in environmentally friendly colors (not white): long-sleeved shirts, long pants, cotton socks and underwear, swimsuit.09
◼ Warm clothing when there are cold fronts010
◼ Binoculars- Minimum magnification of 8×25, with strap to wear them around the neck011
◼ Imaging camera, adapter and charger - with strap to wear them around the neck012
◼ Large backpack and backpack, plastic bags013
◼ Toilet paper for the first day of the trip, in a plastic bag014
◼ Small denominations of money for incidentals and tips015