290 € / 420 US $ ( min. 2 Pers.) , in and
out by bus
DAY 1: CUSCO
TO MANU CLOUDFOREST OR PILCOPATA : We take an 10 hour private bus trip from the city of
Cusco ascending to the high mountain area at 4000 m (13,000 feet).
After a short stop in Ninamarca, to see the pre-Inca cemetery,
and Paucartambo village, we descend the eastern slopes of the Andes
through cloud forest with lush vegetation (ferns, orchids, bromeliads
etc.) to the lowland rainforest on the Madre de Dios River. You
will enjoy spectacular views of the Andes and may see wildlife
such as our national bird, the Cock of the Rocks (Rupicola peruviana)
inside a hiding place next to the lek, brilliantly colored Tanagers
and Hummingbirds and with some luck the first monkeys, as e.g.
the Wooly Monkey. We spend the night in a lodge in San Pedro cloudforest
(1500 m) or in Pilcopata ( 600 m).
Rio de Oro Lodge
DAY 2: SAN
PEDRO OR PILCOPATA TO RIO DE ORO LODGE : After breakfast we walk along the road increasing
with our list of flora and fauna. We continue 1 hour by bus to
Atalaya, at 500 m. Here we embark on a half hour journey in a 15-meter
motorized canoe down the Alto Madre de Dios River. We have the
opportunity to see wildlife along the rocky banks of the river,
such as Fasciated Tiger Herons, Purplish Jays, Skimmers, Vultures
and some of the 13 species of monkeys that live in Manu. In the
afternoon we walk on the trails around the lodge and visit Machuwasi
lake. Optional night walk to see caimans at the river. We spend
the night at Rio de Oro Lodge.
Rio de Oro Lodge
DAY 3: EXPLORING
AROUND RIO DE ORO LODGE : Very early in the morning we
travel by boat to see the parrot clay lick. This is a special
place where parrots, parakeets and small macaws ( Chestnut fronted
Macaw and the rarest Blue headed Macaw) go to eat minerals which
help them with digestion. After the natural show we walk on the
trails and climb up to a lookout from where we have a view over
the Alto Madre de Dios River. We can go fishing or have a bath
in the river. The night is spent at the lodge. Optional night
walk ( to see insects, frogs, snakes etc.).
DAY 4: RIO
DE ORO LODGE TO CUSCO : After breakfast we take the boat back to Atalaya where our bus
is waiting and start the return trip to Cusco. We arrive around
5 pm, transfer to your hotel.
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
Professional naturalist guide with telescope,
birding guide on request
Private bus and boat transport
Entrance fees to Machuwasi lake
Cook
all food (vegetarian on request)
Lodge accomodation
First Aid Kit, extractor (for poison)
Not included:
binocular
Programs with flights :
Regular Manu flights are only available from april to november.
Explore Manu Clay Licks, by Plane
4 days, 3 nights
Price per person :
670 € / 990 US$ (min. 2 pers.)
Macaw Clay Lick
DAY 1.- CUSCO TO BOCA
MANU AND BLANQUILLO/ CAMUNGO LAKE & TOWER : We pick you up from your hotel to bring you
to the airport for the flight to Boca Manu (45 min.) .Your guide
will be waiting for you at Boca Manu airstrip and from here we
travel by boat to Blanquillo ( 2 hours). In the afternoon we visit
Camungo Lake, looking for Giant River Otters, monkeys, caimans
and birds. Afterwards you can climb the 42 m canopy tower from
where you have a great view and can observe birds, e.g. toucans.
The night is spent at Blanquillo. Optional night walk ( to see
insects, frogs, snakes ).
DAY 2.- MACAW CLAY LICK
AND BLANCO LAKE (BLANQUILLO) : Early in the morning we go to the Macaw Clay Lick
where Parrots, Parakeets and Macaws arrive to eat the clay, which
is essential for their digestion. Breakfast at the blind. After
this natural show we walk on the trails. After lunch we explore
Cocha (lake) Blanco on a wooden catamaran, looking for Giant River
Otters. The night is spent at Blanquillo. Optional night walk.
(or we can go to look for caimans at night at the Lake).
Indigenous women
DAY 3.- MAQUISAPAYOJ TAPIR
SALT LICK : In the
morning we have the option to visit one of the lakes again, otherwise
we walk on the trails. Later we travel upriver for one hour to
Maquisapayoj ( Place of the Black Spider Monkey). From the dining
room close to the river we walk for one and half hour into primary
rainforest to the Mammal Salt Lick, where we spend the night on
an elevated platform (with mats and mosquito nets) to observe tapirs
(Tapirus terrestris) or other mammals during the night.
DAY 4.- BOCA MANU TO CUSCO
: By dawn we return
to the dining room close to the river and travel upriver to Boca
Manu airstrip to take the flight back to Cusco. From the plane
we have nice views of the rainforest. Transfer to your hotel.
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
Professional naturalist guide with telescope,
birding guide on request
Private boat transport
Entrance fees to Macaw clay lick, Tapir lick
and Blanco and Camungo lakes
Cook and food (vegetarian on request)
Camping equipment and Lodge stays
First Aid Kit, extractor (for poison)
Radio communication
flight Cusco - Boca Manu - Cusco
NOT INCLUDED:
Sleeping bag
Binocular
Airport tax Cusco and airstrip tax Boca Manu
Alcoholic drinks etc.
Note: Please consider that Manu
flights might be changed or - rarely - even be canceled due to
weather conditions or maintenance. Therefore please make sure that
you don't book your connecting flights the day after returning
from Manu.
Explore Manu Clay Licks, by Plane
3 days, 2 nights
Price per person :
630 € / 928 US $ (min. 2 pers.)
DAY 1.- CUSCO TO BOCA
MANU AND BLANQUILLO/ CAMUNGO LAKE & TOWER : We pick you up from your hotel to bring you
to the airport for the flight to Boca Manu (45 min.) .Your guide
will be waiting for you at Boca Manu airstrip and from here we
travel by boat to Blanquillo ( 2 hours). In the afternoon we visit
Camungo Lake, looking for Giant River Otters, monkeys, caimans
and birds. Afterwards you can climb the 42 m canopy tower from
where you have a great view and can observe birds, e.g. toucans.
The night is spent at Blanquillo. Optional night walk ( to see
insects, frogs, snakes ).
Tapir
DAY 2.- MACAW CLAY LICK,
BLANCO LAKE AND TAPIR LICK : Early in the morning we go to the
Macaw Clay Lick where Parrots, Parakeets and Macaws arrive to eat
the clay, which is essential for their digestion. Breakfast at
the blind.
Afterwards we explore Cocha (lake) Blanco on a
wooden catamaran, looking for Giant River Otters. From there we
travel one hour upriver to Maquisapayoj. From here we will walk
for one and a half hour into primary rainforest to the Mammal Salt
Lick, where we spend the night on an elevated platform ( with mats
and mosquito nets) to observe tapirs (Tapirus terrestris) or other
mammals during the night.
DAY 3.- MAQUISAPAYOJ TO
CUSCO : By dawn we walk
back to the river and travel upriver to Boca Manu airstrip and
take the flight back to Cusco. From the plane we have nice views
of the rainforest. Transfer to your hotel.
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
Professional naturalist guide with telescope,
birding guide on request
Private boat transport
Entrance fees to Macaw clay lick, Tapir lick
and Blanco and Camungo lakes
Cook and food (vegetarian on request)
Camping equipment and Lodge stays
First Aid Kit, extractor (for poison)
Radio communication
flight Cusco - Boca Manu - Cusco
NOT INCLUDED:
Sleeping bag
Binocular
Airport tax Cusco and airstrip tax Boca Manu
Alcoholic drinks etc.
Note: Please consider that Manu
flights might be changed or - rarely - even be canceled due to
weather conditions or maintenance. Therefore please make sure that
you don't book your connecting flights the day after returning
from Manu.
Explore MANU NATIONAL PARK by Plane
5 days, 4 nights
Price per person :
900 € / 1296 US $(min 4 pers.)
DAY 1 : CUSCO TO BOCA
MANU AND BLANQUILLO/ CAMUNGO LAKE & TOWER : We pick you up from your hotel to bring you
to the airport for the flight to Boca Manu (45 min.) .Your guide
will be waiting for you at Boca Manu airstrip and from here we
travel by boat to Blanquillo ( 2 hours). In the afternoon we visit
Camungo Lake, looking for Giant River Otters, monkeys, caimans
and birds. Afterwards you can climb the 42 m canopy tower from
where you have a great view and can observe birds, e.g. toucans.
The night is spent at Blanquillo. Optional night walk ( to see
insects, frogs, snakes ).
DAY 2 : MACAW CLAY LICK
AND BLANCO LAKE (BLANQUILLO) : Early in the morning we go to the Macaw Clay Lick
where Parrots, Parakeets and Macaws arrive to eat the clay, which
is essential for their digestion. Breakfast at the blind. After
this natural show we walk on the trails and later we travel upriver
for one hour to Maquisapayoj ( Place of the Black Spider Monkey).
From the river we walk for 1 ½ hour into primary rainforest
to the Mammal Salt Lick, where we spend the night on an elevated
platform (with mats and mosquito nets) to observe tapirs (Tapirus
terrestris) or other mammals during the night.
DAY 3 : MAQUISAPAYOJ
TO ALBERGUE MATSIGUENKA : Today we travel 9 hours upriver into the reserved zone of Manu
National Park. During this trip the wildlife viewing along the
banks of the Manu River is fabulous. White Caimans (Caiman crocodylus)
sunning on the beaches, fish in the shallows, turtles and plenty
of colourful birds as e.g. Black Skimmers and Terns may bee seen;
and there is always the possibility of seeing larger animals such
as Capybara, Tapir and Jaguar. In the afternoon we arrive at Albergue
Matsiguenka, where we spend two nights. Optional night walk.
DAY 4 : EXPLORING COCHA
SALVADOR AND OTORONGO : We leave early for a day trip to explore Cocha ( oxbow-lake)
Salvador by catamaran looking for Giant River Otters (Pteronura
brasiliensis), Caimans, Hoatzins and monkeys. In the afternoon
we go for a walk on some of the trails through the forest. You
can climb the 18 m observation tower at Cocha ( lake) Otorongo.
The night is spent at Albergue Matsiguenka, where we can meet the
Machiguenga indians. Optional night walk.
DAY 5 : ALBERGUE MATSIGUENKA
TO CUSCO: Today
we travel 6 hours down the Manu River to Boca Manu village. We
take our flight from Boca Manu airstrip to Cusco (45 min.) Transfer
to your hotel.
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
Professional naturalist guide with telescope,
birding guide on request
Private boat transport
Entrance fees to Macaw clay lick, Tapir lick and Camungo lake
Entrance fees to Manu National Park and Salvador
and Otorongo lakes
Cook and food (vegetarian on request)
Camping equipment and Lodge stays
First Aid Kit, extractor (for poison)
Radio communication
flight Cusco - Boca Manu - Cusco
NOT INCLUDED:
Sleeping bag
Binocular
Airport tax Cusco and airstrip tax Boca Manu
Alcoholic drinks etc.
Note: Please consider that Manu
flights might be changed or - rarely - even be canceled due to
weather conditions or maintenance. Therefore please make sure that
you don't book your connecting flights the day after returning
from Manu.
Manu is situated in the peruvian
part of the Amazon basin and
is one of the world´s great wilderness areas
where wildlife is still undisturbed and plentiful.
The Manu Biosphere Reserve protects Tropical
Alpine Grasslands ( Puna), Elfin ( temperate) and Cloud
Forests, High Rainforest and Lowland Rainforest. In
these different ecosistems we can find an extraordinary
variety of animal and plant species:
So far 15.000 plant
species, over
1000 bird species and 200 species of mammals have been
identified in Manu.
According to biologists no other
rainforest Park can compare with Manu´s biodiversity (
40 % more bird species than in the brazilian Amazon)
and opportunities to observe wildlife, e.g. at the
Mammal- and Macaw Salt Licks.
Manu is remote, away from civilisation
and scarcely populated,
which distinguishes Manu from other rainforest destinations
like Pto. Maldonado. Some of the indigenous
tribes in Manu have no contact to civilization.
Some birds are endemic to
this area as e.g. White tufted Sunbeam(Aglaeactis castelnaudii),
Red and white Antpitta (Grallaria erythroleuca), Puna
Thistletail (Schizoeaca h. helleri) and White cheeked
Tody Tyrant (Poecilotriccus albifacies).
No other area in America offers such
excellent viewing of rare or difficult to observe animals.
Macaws
· Why
go with Amazon Trails Peru?
We
were founded
by experienced, professional Manu guides- most
of them grew up in the rainforest - , who make
sure that you have the best opportunities to observe
wildlife without disturbing the animals.
Our
guides are bilingual and give you a comprehensive impression
of the rainforest ecosystem and provide you with an unique,
learning rainforest experience at a fair price.
Amazon
Trails Peru aims to train local people and work with
them, support lodges and enterprises owned
by local people and communities (e.g. Casa
Matsiguenka).
· Why go to Blanquillo
and Maquisapayoj?
Blanquillo
and Maquisapayoj are private
reserves, situated in pristine
primary rainforest, only
a short boat ride from Boca Manu. In
Blanquillo there is the big Macaw
Clay Lick and 2 oxbow
lakes with ideal conditions to observe giant
otters from a wooden catamaran.
Maquisapayoj
has an elevated platform to observe
tapirs at night – surrounded by dense
forest.
Nobody
else around in hundreds of kilometers of rainforest!
Both
places are surrounded by plenty of private walking
trails to discover, ideal to observe animals.·
Tapir
· Ecotourism
and Conservation
Manu
is a very rich/ biodiverse but fragile ecosystem.
Being home of several endangered
species, e.g. Giant Otter, Harpy Eagle, Giant
Anteater, Ocelot and Wooly Monkey, ecologically
sustainable tourism in Manu is imperative
and a low tourism flow is favourable.
Visitors
should be informed about rainforest
conservation and favorabletourism activities
have to be controled ( e.g. don´t get too close
to the animals).
Ecotourism also
is an important economic activity for the inhabitants
of the rainforest that permits its use without distroying
the rainforest resources.
That´s
why it´s very important to involve local people
in Manu tourism!
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