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7 Days - 6 Nights
JUNGLE ACTIVITIES
- Brief stop at the pre-Inca tombs of Ninamarca.
- A walk through the colonial town of Paucartambo and visit the site museum.
- Stop in Acjanacco, part of the mountains and entry to the Manu National Park.
- Exploration in the Cloud Forest, bird watching, especially the cock-of-the-rock, observation of endemic plants and small mammals.
- Walk and night photography at Orquídeas de San Pedro Lodge.
- Stop at coca leaf plantations and other tropical fruits.
- Canoeing, observation of animals on the river banks, swimming in tropical Amazonian rivers,
- motorized boat rides.
- Night walks and photography in the lower jungle.
- Sighting of parrots and parakeets in the clay lick.
- Visit to Lake Machuwasi, catamaran ride, bird watching in the low jungle.
- Walk to the oldest Ceiba tree in the Reserved Zone.
- Use of the catamaran on Lake Salvador and wildlife observation in a pristine jungle in the Reserved Zone.
- Walks and night photography in the Reserved Zone.
- Visit to the Otorongo Lake observation tower.
- Visit to the Shintuya hot springs.
- Visit to the hummingbird garden and more animals at the Pico de Hoz Viewpoint.
ITINERARY
ITINERARY SUMMARY:
- Day 1: Cusco – San Pedro cloud forest (1,400 m.a.s.l. – High Jungle)
- Day 2: San Pedro cloud forest – Hummingbird Lodge. – Low jungle)
- Day 3: Hummingbird Lodge – Reserved Zone (Lake Salvador)
- Day 4: Reserved Zone
- Day 5: Reserved Zone – Dorado Lodge
- Day 6: Dorado Lodge – Shintuya Hot Springs – Erika Lodge
- Day 7: Erika Lodge – Cusco
DAY 1. - Cusco (3,300 m.a.s.l.) – Andes- (3,650 m.a.s.l.) Cloud Forest (1,400 m.a.s.l.)
Departure from the city of Cusco very early in the morning in one of our vehicles. We will cross interesting inter-Andean valleys and picturesque peasant communities. We began our adventure by visiting the Chullpas of Ninamarca, they are pre-Inca funerary towers of the Lupaca culture, an Aymara cultural group that developed on the shores of Lake Titicaca, then we will visit Paucartambo, a picturesque colonial town and its interesting museum. Our next stop is at the Acjanacco pass, it is the first checkpoint and park ranger station. Upon crossing this natural border, we enter the “Amazon Basin” from there begins a gradual descent towards the Cloud Forest and different ecosystems, this The area is very rich in endemic species such as the Spectacled Bear and Cock of the Rock, orchids, bromeliads, ferns, lichens, etc. We will take walks observing nature and then continue to our Orquídeas de San Pedro lodge where we will spend our first night comfortably installed.
DAY 2.- Cloud Forest – Hummingbird Lodge (400m.a.s.l.)
Very early we will look for the national bird of Peru, the Rupicola Peruvianus / Gallito de las Rocas or Tunqui, which performs a unique courtship ritual. After breakfast we continue our descent through these dense and lush forests until we reach the town of Pilcopata*, then to the port of Atalaya, a place located on the banks of the Alto Madre de Dios River, at 600 meters above sea level. from where we will begin the descent by motor boat to the Hummingbird Lodge, where we will settle in, later we will be able to take some walks in the interesting trails that are around, spend the night at the Lodge.
*Optional Canoeing: From Pilcopata we will do 1 hour and a half of canoeing (classes I and II) along the Koñeq and/or Alto Madre de Dios rivers. You will enjoy the landscape and swim in its refreshing waters.
DAY 3. –Hummingbird Lodge – Reserved Zone / Lake Salvador (295 m.a.s.l.)
After having a delicious breakfast we will continue descending the Alto Madre de Dios River, we go towards the heart of the Park, one of the most pristine and protected areas on the planet, the Reserved Zone, it is a biosphere reserve, it is located on both sides of the Manu River. and is dedicated exclusively to tourism and research (400,000 thousand hectares), protected from the human impact it has interacted with since the creation of our planet.
During this part of our tour we will see birds such as skimmers, herons, several species of kingfishers, swallows and flytraps.
We will make a brief stop at the Limonal Ranger Station where we will register in the visitor book that controls entry to the Reserve. We will continue along the Manu River towards the heart of the reserve for approximately 4 hours to Lake Salvador, leaving behind all traces of civilization. We will spend the next two nights at our camp. During this trip it is common to observe a wide variety of bird species such as macaws, herons, rosettes, also capybaras, both types of alligators, river turtles, monkeys and with luck some felines that usually sunbathe on the beaches or feed on the surrounding beaches. In the afternoon/evening we will spend our time walking in search of wildlife in this pristine forest.
DAY 4. – Reserved Zone / Lake Salvador (295 m.a.s.l.)
We will most likely be woken up early by the howler monkey declaring its territory. Before breakfast we will take a morning walk since the temperature at this time is more pleasant and makes it a little easier to find animals that are in search of food. Later we will explore Lake Salvador by catamaran and try to see the giant otter, an endangered species, you can see them fishing, playing or swimming. We will also be looking for the Black Caiman, the hoatzin and the interesting surrounding flora. There will be the opportunity to visit a native community, La Casa Matshiguenka, in this way interact with that totally traditional life of hunters, gatherers, fishermen and farmers.
We will visit Lake Otorongo and the observation tower which is 15 meters high, allowing us to fully appreciate the landscape of the surrounding primary forest and we are more likely to see the families of otters that reside here. We will have the possibility of taking a short night walk to try to find American Bullfrogs, Horned Frogs, Tree Frogs and a large number of colorful insects.
DAY 5. – Reserved Zone / Lake Salvador (295 meters above sea level) – Dorado Lodge (565 meters above sea level)
We will get up early again to take a walk around our camp and Lake Salvador. You will be surprised by the gigantic Ceibas, the colorful butterflies and the curious squirrel, capuchin and woolly monkeys. After breakfast we will pack up, board our boat and sail down the Manu River. We’ll keep our eyes open for peccaries (native pigs), alligators, turtles, and birds. In the afternoon we will arrive at the Dorado Lodge, we will settle in, relax and have the opportunity to take a short night walk. Overnight at the Lodge.
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DAY 6. – Dorado Lodge – Shintuya Hot Springs – Erika Lodge
After a delicious breakfast, we will leave the Dorado Lodge and, crossing the Alto Madre de Dios River, we will head towards the Shintuya Hot Springs, where we will enjoy some relaxing natural springs of hot water. Then we will head towards our private Erika Reserve, where we will walk along the interesting trails that are in the transition zone between the high and low jungle, your guide will point out and explain the interesting diversity of wildlife that surrounds us.
In the afternoon we will visit Lake Machuwasi where we will calmly paddle a catamaran to observe an enormous diversity of bird species such as the hoatzin (prehistoric bird), Horned Screamers, Red-capped Cardinals, Herons, Capiteras, Vultures, Cormorants and others; Walking we can observe monkeys, capybaras, snakes and other species.
If time allows, we will hike along another trail where we will visit the Ceiba tree, one of the largest and oldest species of Amazonian plants that exist on the planet. In addition, we will have the opportunity to take an optional night walk to observe insects and amphibians. We will spend the night in our Erika Lodge.
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DAY 7. – Erika Lodge – Cusco
Very early we will board our boat and head to the Collpa, a clay wall next to the Alto Madre de Dios River, where a variety of parrots, such as the blue-headed parrot, the white-eyed parakeet, possibly the Maracaná macaw and others come every morning to replace your diet with minerals and salts
After breakfast, we will continue along the Alto Madre de Dios River, against the current, contemplating the beautiful landscapes of the Amazon jungle and the great diversity of bird species. Before noon we will be arriving at the Port of Atalaya where our vehicle will be waiting to take us back. On the way back to Cusco we will make a brief stop at the Mirador Pico de Hoz (750 meters above sea level), a self-sustainable environmental conservation center, to observe and photograph a wide variety of hummingbirds and other bird species such as toucans, royal vultures and perhaps some monkeys; and hopefully some sloths. Then we will continue our way back, arriving in the city of Cusco in the afternoon. END OF OUR SERVICES.
IMPORTANT: To meet your guide, receive last-minute recommendations and have any questions you have answered, before departure, it is important that you have a brief meeting with the guide (the place, date and time will be coordinated). Manu National Park is not an endemic area for malaria or yellow fever.
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:
- Land and river transportation.
- Specialized guide and complete rafting equipment.
- 01 Night at the Orquideas de San Pedro Lodge
- 01 Night at The Hummingbird Lodge
- 02 Nigths in The Reserved Zone
- 01 Night at The Dorado Lodge
- 01 Nigth at The Erika Lodge
- All meals (Vegeratian, vegan or options adapted to allergies or dietary restrictions)
- Mineral wáter throughout the tour.
- Specialized bilingual guide.
- First aid kit.
- Luggage storage
NOT INCLUDED:
- Breakfast for the First day.
- Water for the first day.
- Carbonated or alcoholic drinks.
- Souvenirs.
- Tips.
- Dinner on the last day.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT:
- Towel for the entire trip.
- Personal hygiene items and medicines for 7 days.
- Comfortable walking shoes and sandals.
- Headlamp or hand flashlight
- Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
- Insect repellent (recommended 35% DEET).
- Waterproof clothing, long-sleeved shirts, long trousers, and swimwear.
- Warm clothing for colder weather.
- Binoculars and camera.
- Large backpack and small daypack.
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Tour details:
7 Days - 6 Nights
Destinations visited: Paucartambo, Acjanacco Pass, Cloud Forest, lake Salvador, Dorado Lodge, Shintuya Hot Springs.
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