day 1
DAY 1 - Cusco – EcoManu Lodge
Cusco – EcoManu Lodge
Tour Manu cultural zone
Early in the morning I pick you up from your Hotel in Cusco, to start our trip through Andean mountains, beautiful landscapes, folkloric rural communities such as Paucartambo and Ninamarca (chullpas or funerary tombs) that belong to the pre-Inca LUPACAS culture. Immediately we climb the last mountain to reach Acjanaco, entrance to the MANU NATIONAL PARK, from where we will descend to the lush cloud forest that is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Being an ideal place for epiphytes, orchids, jokes, etc. It is there where we will explore the cloud forest and we can appreciate the National bird of Peru, the colorful Cock of the Rock in its ritual mating dance, as well as toucans, trogons, quetzals, monkeys and with luck the South American spectacled bear (Tremantus ornatos ). Continuing our excursion of the day, we headed to the Patria Valley, Pilcopata small towns in the Amazon and then to the expected tourist port of Aatalaya, where our motorized boat awaits us to take us along the Madre de Dios River in the direction of the EcoManu lodge. We will have dinner and free time to enjoy some cold drinks. To then spend the night in our comfortable rooms.
Swimming and fishing in the rivers and using the hammocks in the hostels is free and safe for all clients.
What is this day like? check our photos
day 2
DAY 02: EcoManu lodge.
EcoManu lodge.
Tour Manu cultural zone
In the morning we wake up under the song of the birds and the exuberant Amazon jungle, it is time to enjoy our healthy breakfast to explore the lush Amazon forest through the different trails and appreciate the giant rubber trees, tonillos, ficus, which They are home to groups of capuchin monkeys, woolly monkeys, howler monkeys and dozens of bird species such as colorful parrots, parakeets, woodpeckers, etc.
In the afternoon we headed to the mammal clay lick, a very special place in the Amazon jungle. After 35 minutes walking in the middle of the forest we will arrive at the hideout and as the day turns to darkness begins a truly fascinating and unforgettable new experience, you will have completely immersed yourself in the Amazonian world.
The hideout is a wooden platform more than 4 meters high, it is perfectly camouflaged among the trees, located in front of the mammal clay lick, there we will observe the mythical Amazonian tapir, peccaries, deer and with luck the largest cat in South America Jaguar (onca panther). The observation platform includes mosquito netting mats to wait until the arrival of the mammals.
Night walks or activities are possible every night, which will be available and organized by our guides. Night in our comfortable EcoManu lodge.
day 3
DAY 03: EcoManu Lodge.
EcoManu Lodge.
Very early in the morning we board our boat to go to the small clay lick (clay wall with mineral salt content) very important in the place, where many noisy parakeets, parrots and small macaws or green parrots ingest the clay as a final diet for their detoxification. . After this fantastic show, we will enjoy our healthy breakfast at the venue. Continuing our expedition in the Amazon we headed to the important lake or lagoon Machuwasi, with the help of the telescope we will observe a great variety of lake birds such as herons, hawks, ducks, hoatzins, orioles, families of capybara (the largest rodent in the world ) and hopefully an impressive anaconda or boa. In the afternoon we will enjoy the tropical waters (swimming and fishing).
At night we can have a short walk along the river, entering a bit into the forest to find small abandoned lakes full of vegetation. here we can find one of the largest reptiles in the Amazon. Our search begins with the preparation of our lamps and headlamps to look for the red eyes of the alligators and with the help of our guide we will closely observe these impressive reptiles.
Our last night in the jungle.
day 4
DAY 04: EcoManu Lodge – Port of Atalaya - Cusco.
EcoManu Lodge – Port of Atalaya – Cusco.
Tour Manu cultural zone very early we return by boat to the port of Atalaya and then by bus back to San Pedro to appreciate once again the famous Gallitos de las rocas, continuing our return to the ancient capital of the Incas Cusco, and we arrive at 4:00 p.m. p.m. approx.
WHAT INCLUDED?
- Professional guide (English and Spanish). with Telescope, Binoculars.
- Prepared bus and boat transportation with safety equipment.
- Observation of the cock of the rocks.
- Entrance ticket to the Machuwasi lagoon.
- Entrance ticket to the Hot Springs.
- Accommodation at EcoManu lodge with all services included
- First aid kit.
- Mineral water.
- Food (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and vegetarian option) & snack.
- Long rubber boots.
NOT INCLUDED
- Frozen drinks and extra expenses.
- Travel insurance
- first breakfast
- last lunch
- extra binoculars
- Food not mentioned: These can be requested.
- Personal expenses and Tips: How to buy handicrafts, clothes, drinks, etc. Tips are not included either, these are voluntary according to the service received.
- Travel insurance: It is a very important requirement in the event of any unforeseen event that may occur during a trip: Such as medical assistance during your trip, Stay due to illness or accident, Loss of luggage, Forced cancellation of the trip due to protests or natural disasters.
PACKING LIST
- Towel for the whole trip.
- Personal medications and personal hygiene products
- Sneakers or hiking shoes, sandals
- Lantern
- hat or cap
- Sun glasses
- sunscreen
- Insect repellent (recommended with 40% or more DEET)
- Waterproof
- Long sleeve shirts
- cotton pants
- Swimsuit
- Warm clothes, in case of cold
- optional binoculars
- photographic camera
- Luggage backpack and small backpack
RECOMENDATIONS
What is the best time to travel?
The best time to visit the Manu National Park is between October and May, which corresponds to the dry season. Both in the Andes and in the southern jungle there is this season, which runs from May to October and is characterized by warm days and cold nights; and the rainy season. The latter runs from November to April and has more regular temperatures both day and night.
The dry season provides greater security when traveling and better possibilities of sighting wild animals. In the rainy season the flow of the rivers increases and there may be landslides on the roads, hence it is not recommended.
Regarding the temperature, it will depend on the altitude. The high Andean sector has an average temperature of 12 °C, while in the Amazon part it rises to 21 °C on average.
F.A.Qs
What is the best time to travel?
The best time to visit the Manu National Park is between October and May, which corresponds to the dry season. Both in the Andes and in the southern jungle there is this season, which runs from May to October and is characterized by warm days and cold nights; and the rainy season. The latter runs from November to April and has more regular temperatures both day and night.
The dry season provides greater security when traveling and better possibilities of sighting wild animals. In the rainy season the flow of the rivers increases and there may be landslides on the roads, hence it is not recommended.
Regarding the temperature, it will depend on the altitude. The high Andean sector has an average temperature of 12 °C, while in the Amazon part it rises to 21 °C on average.
