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Amazon Jungle Tours
Manu National Park Tours
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Manu Bio-Trip ( 6 Days 5 Nights )
Price per person
| 1 pxs |
2/4 pxs |
5 pxs |
| 2960 |
1495 |
1435 |
With this new
Bio-Trip itinerary we have prepared an exciting and rewarding
journey overland across the high Andes Mountains from Cusco into the private
Selva Sur Cloud Forest Reserve then continuing by riverboat into the
wildlife intensive Amazon Lowlands. Your lodging on this trip includes stays
in the very best Amazon lodges: Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge in the Cloud Forest,
Amazonia Lodge, and Manu Wildlife Center, considered the ultimate Amazon
nature destination. Your return to Cusco is by chartered flight from Boca
Manu (airfare included).
Fixed departures every Wednesdays, Saturdays (Minimum 02 passenger)
Day 1: CUSCO – COCK-OF-THE-ROCK
LODGE
We pick you up by bus from your hotel, after your breakfast, and
set off for the cloud forest. We pass over two Andean chains of
almost 13,100 feet elevation through a steppe-like landscape, or
Puna. On the way we pass stone Chullpas, or burial chambers, of
the Pre-Inca people and will hope to catch sight of some of the
bird species of the high Andes, including the Giant Hummingbird
and Mountain Caracara. We plan on a delicious boxed lunch at the
edge of the cloud forest, Ajanaco, which if clear affords views
over the cloud forest and the vast sprawling expanse of the
lowland rain forest. From here the road suddenly descends the
eastern slope of the Andes. We plunge downwards, past remnant
patches of elfin forest, through swirling mist and cloud, to
emerge in a forest of stunted, evergreen trees, festooned with
mosses, lichens, bromeliads and other epiphytes. Nestled in this
forest within a 2-minute walk of the road, and within earshot of
a rushing mountain stream, lies the Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge, If
there is time available, we will have a chance to briefly began
our exploration of the surrounding forest before dinner. (Box
Lunch,D)
Day 2: COCK-OF-THE-ROCK LODGE – PANTIACOLLIA LODGE
We need to get up before sunrise to visit the lek of the Andean
Cock-of-the-Rock. Next, we spend some hours of the morning
searching from the road looking for cloud forest birds, and with
luck, Common Woolly Monkeys. Then continue by bus for Atalaya.
After a 3-4 hour bus ride we reach the Alto Madre de Dios River,
where we may have box lunch in Atalaya or choose to eat on the
River. From here we switch over to a cargo canoe with a 55 hp or
65 HP outboard motor and continue for 1.5 - 2 hours on the Alto
Madre de Dios River to the Pantiacolla Lodge. If there is time
before dark you will be able to start you exploration of one of
the 20 km of gridded forest trails which surround the lodge.
(B, Box Lunch, D)
Day 3: PANTIACOLLIA LODGE – MANU WILDLIFE CENTER
You can take a small hike on the Lodge trails before leaving
early for Manu Wildlife Center. On the way we have wildlife
viewing possibilities throughout the morning until you stop for
a visit at an Indigenous Piro Indian Village. Later after
passing the entrance to the Manu National Park, we take a break
at Boca Manu. Now on the River Madre de Dios, after traveling
today approximately 6 hours by boat, you arrive at Manu Wildlife
Center. A Wildlife Center Reception and Orientation are planned
before unpacking in your private bungalow and resting to escape
the afternoon heat.
Today, at one of the top ten wildlife lodges in the world, we
begin your exploration through 48 kilometers, almost 30 miles,
of diverse forest trails. (B, Box Lunch, D).
Day 4: MANU WILDLIFE CENTER
Rising before dawn, we take a 25 minute boat journey downstream
to the only large parrot and macaw clay lick in the Manu area.
From a floating catamaran blind we are afforded excellent views
and photo opportunities of hundreds of medium-sized and large
parrots arriving first at the lick, followed by the large
Red-and-Green Macaws arriving to eat the clay. Please note that
the
clay lick is not as active in May, June and July. After lunch at
the Center we continue to explore the forest trails surrounding
the lodge, and plan to spend the late afternoon up a 34 meter
canopy platform. Here, we watch the last frantic activity in the
rainforest canopy, or rush hour, before night settles.
We can return for dinner back at the Center, or pack our meal
for the leisurely hike about 60-75 minutes through the night
forest to the Amazon's largest known Tapir clay lick. We climb
up a 17 by 17 foot observation platform perched 17 feet above
the lick itself where we wait for the lumbering Tapirs to arrive,
then using powerful flashlights we hope to observe and
photograph them in action. (B,L,D)
Day 5: MANU WILDLIFE CENTER
After another early morning departure by boat and short hike
from the river, you have what promises to be an exciting visit
to Blanco Oxbow Lake. This lake has populations of a variety of
aquatic life and water birds, including the prehistoric-looking
hoatzin and the possibility to see the resident family of giant
otters.
After returning for lunch at the Center your guide is available
to further explore the forest trails for more wildlife
encounters. Alternatively, time is available to independently
practice your abilities and experience this expanse of
rainforest habitats on your own. This evening, from the late
afternoon until after Dinner, we offer an opportunity to search
for caiman and other nocturnal life along the riverbank by boat.
(B,L,D)
Day 6: MANU WILDLIFE CENTER - CUSCO
After early breakfast, we leave near dawn by motor canoe for the
two hour return trip to the Manu landing strip, taking advantage
of valuable early morning wildlife activity along the river.
From here you fly to Cusco, where your jungle adventure ends.
Arrival at Cusco Airport, reception and transfer to your hotel.
(B)
END OF OUR SERVICES
Important Note: Please note that the program may vary slightly
so as to maximize your wildlife sightings, depending on the
reports of our researchers and experienced naturalist guides
based at the lodge. |
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Area Map, click to enlarge |

View from the Manu wildlife center |

Roomy floating blind |

Macaw clay lick |

Tamarin monkey |
INCLUDES: All hotel and lodge
accommodations based on double occupancy. All scheduled land, lake and river
transportation. All transfers. All scheduled excursions with English-speaking
guide services. All entrance fees. Meals and domestic airfares as specified in
the itinerary. B=Breakfast;L=Lunch;D=Dinner.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE
International airfares, airport departure taxes or visa fees, excess baggage
charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations,
alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or bottled water, snacks, insurance of any
kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or messages, reconfirmation of
international flights and items of personal nature.
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for the availability by sending an e-mail to orquidea@orquidea.net
,we will answer within 48 hours.
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and the confirmation of your reservation
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