Manu Cultural Program 04 Days / 03 Nights
Duration
1Day
Tour Type
Daily Tour
Group Size
10 people
Languages
English, Espanol
Description
Manu, located in the Southeastern part of Peru, is one of the largest Parks in South America. The area of the Park encompasses parts of the Andean Department of Cusco and the Jungle Department of Madre de Dios. Manu protects over 2 million hectares (4.5 million acres) of territory rich in Flora and Fauna species in a variety of habitats including high Andes, Cloudforests, and Lowland Tropical Rainforests. The Manu National Park is the most biologically diverse protected Park on the planet.
This natural paradise, in 1977, was officially recognized and designated by the UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve because it contains the best existing example of biodiversity in a protected area of Rainforest, as well as endemic areas of Cloudforest.
ITINERARY
Day 1:- Cusco - Manu
We leave Cusco early in the morning in our specialized overland vehicles. On the way, we visit the interesting Pre- Inca tombs of Ninamarca, commonly known as “Chullpas” and Paucartambo, a picturesque Spanish colonial town, and then to the Acjanacu pass, which marks the beginning of the Cultural Zone of Manu Biosphere Reserve.
Here, a thick cloak of clouds provides perpetual humidity and makes an ideal habitat for epiphytic plants such as bromeliads. This varied and fascinating world is home of the Cock of the Rock, Spectacled Bear, Orchids, Tree Ferns (one of the oldest living plants), mosses and lichens. This cloud forest exists between 2000 and 3500 meters above sea level and at least 50% of the plant species found here are endemic to this region.
Overnight at “San Pedro” Lodge.
Meals Included: Lunch, snack and dinner
Day 2:- Manu: Cloud Forest
After breakfast we continue by bike down the narrow road between waterfalls and canyons toward the Town of Pilcopata to the Port of Atalaya where we will board our covered outboard motor boat and head down the Upper Madre de Dios River for approximately 30 minutes toward our Private Reserve of «Erika Lodge» where we will spend the next two nights.
Short walk around the Lodge.
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner
Day 3:- Manu: Walk Trhought the jungle
Early afternoon we will start a short ride by boat to visit a small lake near to the Upper Madre de Dios River; here we are going to have the chance to see the Hoatzin, a primitive bird, Spectacle Caiman, many species of birds, insects, etc. Short night walk. This will be our last night in the wonderful Amazon jungle.
Overnight in the Lodge.
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner
Day 4:- Manu - Cusco
Meals Included: Breakfast and lunch.
Included / Excluded
INCLUDED
- 01 Night accommodations at San Pedro Open Air Lodge
- 02 Nights accommodations at Erika Lodge
- All ground (Overland buses and 4WD vehicles) and river transportation (covered motor boats)
- All applicable taxes
- Specialised bilingual guides (English / Spanish)
- All meals (vegetarian meals as optional)
- Paperwork and payment for Park Permits
- Radio communication equipment in the Lodges
- Satellite telephone for emergencies
EXCLUDED
- International and Domestic flights
- Airport taxes
- Baggage excess
- Alcoholic drinks, soda or bottled mineral water
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- International or National personal telephone calls
- Additional nights for bad weather o flight cancellation
- Snacks
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