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We pick you up from your hotel bright and early between 5:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. in our comfortable, private bus to kick off your Manu Tours. Along the way, we will visit the Ninamarca funerary towers (Chullpas) at 3,750 meters above sea level and take a brief stop in Paucartambo, a folkloric town featuring a colonial bridge, before ascending to the Acjanaco sector (4,000 m.s.n.m.), the official entrance to Manu National Park. From there, we descend through the mystical cloud forest, a vibrant sanctuary of flora and fauna rich in orchids, heliconias, and primitive ferns. During a guided walk, you'll have the chance to witness the mating ritual of the Cock-of-the-Rock (Rupícola peruviana), spot trogons and quetzals, and—if we're lucky—catch a glimpse of the Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos ornatus). By late afternoon, your Manu Tours adventure brings us to the village of Pilcopata (550 m.s.n.m.), where we will spend the night at our rustic yet comfortable lodge equipped with private bathrooms and showers.
After the delicious breakfast we continue our trip 45 minutes by bus to watchtower on the way we observe coca plantations and fruit trees and orchids, we embark on motorized boat by the Madre de Dios river , On the way we can observe a great variety of birds, such as herons, Kingfisher and always the presence of the vultures of which the most spectacular is the condor of the jungle, the king of the vultures (Sarcoramphus papa) and the Jaguar (Pantera Onca) we have a stop at Boca Manu (280 m.s.n.ml) and then a short stop at the control of rangers station. The boat trip continues and one begins to realize why Manu is so famous for its wildlife. On the river, there are groups of turtles, white alligators (Cayman cocodrylus) or perhaps some ronsocos (Hydrochoerus, hydrochaeris) and many more. In the afternoon we arrive at our safari camp in Cocha Otorongo (250 m.s.n.m) (double beds inside platforms) shortly after we organize a walk to visit the lake and the observation tower of 30 meters from where we have the opportunity to observe the river giant otters, turtles and birds. Here in the Manu the animals have never suffered hunting persecution by men. Night in safari camping on platforms with roof double beds with mosquito net. Showers and shared bathrooms.
The group visits Cocha Salvador today, which is 30 minutes away from Cocha Otorongo. Today they explore walking in the virgin primary forest; we visit the lake to paddle silently on a catamaran that gives us the chance to observe the river giant otters again and a variety of strange birds, the sultana (Porphyrula Martinica or Garza Agami). Agamia) and monkeys of different species are almost certainly observed 9 species. We later walk on the main trails with the guide to learn the operation and secrets of the tropical forest. In the afternoon we return to our camp in Cocha Otorongo. On platforms with a roof Beds with mosquito net Shared showers and baths available Optional night walk.
Very early in the morning, the group will visit the macaw clay lick is in Quebrada salvadorcillo then return by the river MANU OBESERVING THE BIODIVERCITY TO BOCA MANU brief visit to Cocha Brasco to be able observe giant otters. NIGHT IN lodge. With bathrooms and showers.
We continue back by boat on the Alto Madre de Dios River. On the way, we have again the option of seeing many birds and likewise with very lucky animals. In the afternoon, we are arriving at our Paititi lodge. We spent the night in the lodge. Showers and private bathrooms available.
This day is very sad because we have to leave our wonderful jungle full of mysteries and return by boat to Atalaya, then we travel by bus to Cusco. On the way, we can observe the Cloud Forest again, with immense variety of flora and fauna. In addition, arrive at the city at 6:00 p.m. at 6:30 p.m.
This 6-day trip starts in Cusco, we go through Paucartambo and we enter the jungle where we observe species such as spectacled bear and gallitos de los rocas. During the way to enter the Reserved Zone we will observe a large number of species between mammalian and reptile birds. In Cocha Otorongo we will enjoy the wild life of Manu, we will see white alligators and turtles, as well as ronsocos, we will see more species from an observation tower. We will go to Cocha Salvador where on board catamarans we will observe giant otters and several species of monkeys. In Quebrada Salvadorcillo we will see macaw clay licks.