MANU 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS (IN BY BUS AND OUT BY PLANE)
DAY 01. CUSCO-CLUOD FOREST- PAITITI LODGE.- Leaving from Cusco very
early un the morning in our comfortable bus. 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
Peruviana) mating ritual. There are also possibilities to observe the
Amazonian Umbrella bird (Cephalopteros Ornatus), Trogons (Trogon sp.)
and many more. With luck the only South American bear, the Spectacled
Bear (Tremarctos ornatus). In the afternoom we arrive to the village of
Atalaya, where we take our boat 30 minutes by Alto Madre de Dios River
to our typical lodge. Showers and toilets available.
(L/D)
DAY 02: PAITITI LODGE - BOCA MANU. - After an early and delicious
breakfast, The rest of the day is spent traveling on the Alto Madre de
Dios River. On the way you can see a variety of bird life, like herons,
egrets, kingfishers, and the ever present vultures of which the most
spectacular is the condor of the jungle, King Vulture (Sarcoramphus
papa). In the afternoon a short stop at the village of Boca Manu to have
refreshing cold beverage. Later on the group arrives to the. Lodge near
the Boca Manu. Walks explore some of the many trails in the area. Night
in Lodge. Showers and toilets available. Optional flight in (M05).
(B/L/D)
DAY 03.- BOCA MANU- OTORONGO. LAKE- The boat trip goes on and one
will be able to understand why Manu is so famous for its wildlife. On
the river edges you will be able to observe groups of turtles, White
Caimans (Caiman cocodrylus), Capybaras (Hydrochaeris) and maybe a Jaguar
(Panthera Onca) resting on a log and observing its territory. Arriving
in the afternoon to our campsite in Otorongo. We will the only agency
camping there. Later on visiting the trails around the Otorongo Oxbow
Lake and the giant otter observation tower together with the guide to
learn the functions and secrets of the tropical rainforest. Camping on
covered platforms. Showers and toilets available.
(B/L/D)
DAY 04.- OTORONGO LAKE – SALVADOR LAKE .- Today the group visit
another oxbow lake called Salvador, which is half an hour boat trip from
Otorongo. Here paddling silently on a Catamaran, you have again
possibilities to observe a family of giant otters fishing and playing,
black caimans and many different rare bird life like the Hoatzins (Opisthocomus
hoatzin). Here in Manu the animals have never suffered hunting pressure
from man. In the afternoon we return to our campsite in Otorongo.
Camping on covered platforms. Showers and toilets available.
(B/L/D)
DAY 05 . OTORONGO – BOCA MANU - CUSCO.- Very early in the morning 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 might see many different animals, they did not
find on the way in. In the morning the group arrives to Boca Manu and
you take the plane from Boca Manu to Cusco.
(B)
Included
All terrestrial,.
Fluvial transport.
Team of security.
Professional guides and specialist.
Efficient team of motorists.
3 meals per day and snacks.
3 nights in Lodge
Excellent cook service.
Radio communication service during the whole trip.
