Manu Reseved Zone 6days 5nights

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
CUSCO – CLOUD FOREST – PARAISO LODGE
1 stop
1
Manu National Park
To begin the Manu Reserved Zone Leaving from Cusco very early in the morning in our comfortable bus,5 am. Ascending to the high mountain area of Paucartambo. On the way we visit the funeral towers or chullpas of Ninamarca. The bus then descents through the mysterious cloud forest full of beautiful orchids, heliconias and primitive ferns. Stopping to give you an opportunity to witness Cock of the Rocks (Rupicola Peruvian) mating ritual. There are also possibilities to observe the Amazonian Umbrella bird (Cephalopteros Ornatus), Trogons (Trogon sp.) monkeys and many more. With luck the only South American bear, the Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos ornatus). In the afternoon we arrive our typical lodge. Showers and toilets available.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
DAY 2: ATALAYA-BOCA MANU – OTORONGO LAKE-CASA MACHIGUENGA-MANU RESERVED AREA.
1 stop
2
This day will be the most adventure day,we will start 4:00 am,breakfast,30 minutes driving to the port of Atalaya,boat ride 8 hours. The boat trip goes on and one will be able to understand why Manu is famous for its wildlife. On the river edges you will be able to observe groups of turtles, White caimans (Caiman cocodrylus),Capybaras (Hidrochaeris hydrochaeris) and maybe a Jaguar (Panthera onca) resting on a log and observing its territory. Arriving in Oxbow Lake called Otorongo, Here we have possibilities to see the giant otters from the Otorongo observation tower. Later on, visiting the trails around the lake together with the guide to learn the functions and secrets of the tropical rainforest. We spend the Night at the Camping in casa machiguenga Showers and toilets available.here we have a very good chances to find the king of the jungle (Jaguar -otorongo). About the Casa Matsiguenka The Casa Matsiguenka is designed using the indigenous people’s building techniques.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
DAY 3: CASA MACHIGUENGA – SALVADOR LAKE – CASA MACHIGUENGA
1 stop
3
Today the group visit another oxbow lake called Salvador, here paddling silent on a catamaran, you have again possibilities to observe a family of giant otters fishing and playing, black caimans and many different rare birds like the Hoatzins (Opisthcomuns hoatzing).Here in Manu the animals have never suffered hunting pressure from man. In the afternoon we return to our campsite. Showers and toilets available. Night walk optional.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
DAY 4: CASA MACHIGUENGA– BOCA MANU- LODGE.
1 stop
4
Manu National Park
The call of the Red Howler monkeys (Alouatta seniculus) will wake us up. After a delicious breakfast we unfortunately need to start our return on Manu river , the group will see many different animals as caimanes,pecaries,tapirs,capybaras,a lot of monkeys. In the afternoon the group arrives to our Lodge boca manu.Walks in the afternoon, and a night walk . Night in lodge. Showers and toilets available.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
DAY 5: BOCA MANU – SOGA DE ORO LODGE.
1 stop
5
Manu National Park
This day we will continue our expedition on the alto madre de dios river 6 hours,always in our boat ride we have a lot of chances to see more animals on the river board ,like capybaras,monkey,parrots,caimans,we can swim in the river. We will arrive to soga de oro lodge,optional night walk
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
DAY 6: SOGA DE ORO ECOLOGICAL RESERVE – CUSCO
1 stop
6
We will leave the Lodge early in the morning to arrive to the port Atalaya from here; we will take the van directly to Cusco Passing through Cloud Forest and the Andes, arriving to Cusco at 6:00 pm.
6 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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