Manu Cultural Zone 4 Days and 3 Nights
Tour Description | Detailed Itinerary | Includes | Doesn't Include | Prices | Reserve
Tour Description
Manu is located in the south east of Peru. It includes part of the Peruvian sierra or mountain area as sell as rainforest in the department of Madre de Dios. With an area of over 2 million hectares it is rich in flora and fauna and has a great variety of habitats including high andes, cloud forests and tropical rainforest.
Access to the Manu National Park is restricted. However, the adjacent "Reserved Zone" and "Cultural Zone" have the same attractions and several lodgings for tourists. There are various ways of reaching Manu. The two main ones leave via Cusco. One is first by land (approximately 12 hours) to Atalaya or Shintuya and then by river (approximately 6 hours) along the river Alto Madre de Dios and river Manu. The second is by aeroplane (30 minutes) to Boca Manu and then going up the river Manu (approximately 4 hours).
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1:
We leave Cusco early in the morning, visit the interesting pre-Inca tombs of Ninamarca, the colonial town of Paucartambo, and then down to the Cloud Forest. 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, the Spectacled Bear, Orchids, Tree Ferns (one of the oldest living plants), mosses and lichens. At least 50% of the plant species found here are endemic to this region. Overnight in our open air lodge "San Pedro".
Day 2:
We observe the ritual mating dance of the Cock of the Rock (Rupicola peruviana), Peru's national bird, from the platform ( "lek"). After breakfast we continue in our overland transport *1 down the narrow road between waterfalls and canyons toward Pilcopata town *2. After 30 minutes bus ride we will arrive to the Port of Atalaya, board our covered motorized boat and head down the Alto Madre de Dios River for approximately 30 minutes toward our private reserve "Erika Lodge" where we will spend the next two nights. Short walk around the lodge.
- (*) Opcional mountain bike: Descend with mountain bikes from San Pedro lodge (1700 m.a.s.l)- Cloud Forest to Pilcopata- High Jungle (700 m.a.s.l.).
- (*) Opcional rafting: A 3 hour rafting trip down the Kosñipata river where we will have the opportunity for a dip and of course enjoy the spectacular view of the Koñeq canyon. Continuing down the Alto Madre de Dios river to Erika Lodge.
Day 3:
The great diversity of wildlife around the lodge is due to the wide altitude range of this beautiful site. Immediately after breakfast, we start walking and our guide will explain us about insects, medicinal plants, trees, reptiles, mammals, etc. Before returning for lunch we can have the chance to swim in the clear water of natural pools of a stream close to the lodge. Early in the afternoon we will have a short boat ride to visit a small lake near the Alto Madre de Dios River. Here we will have the chance to see the Hoatzin, a primitive bird, black caimans, many species of birds, insects, etc. This will be our last night in this wonderful Amazon jungle. Overnight in the lodge.
Day 4:
Early wake up to board our boat. After five minutes ride, we will arrive to a small "Collpa", which is a wall of clay in the riverbanks where many species of parrots feed for mineral and salt supplements to their diet of seeds and fruits. After this colourful and noisy show we continue by boat to Atalaya Port and then the bus back to Cusco arriving late in the afternoon.
Includes
- Specialized and bilingual guide.
- Camping equipment.
- 1 night in San Pedro open air lodge.
- 2 nights in Erika Lodge.
- Meals.
- First aid kit.
- All land and river transportation.
- Rafting equipment.
- Safety box for values and storage for luggage.
Doesn't Include
- Personal Articles.
Prices
| Private Service | Shared Service |
|---|---|
| Upon request | 390.00 |
| Prices For a Person in US$ Dollars | |
