Magical Manu 05 Days / 04 Nights

Duration

1Day

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English, Espanol

ITINERARY

Day 1:- Cusco - Boca Manu

Reception from the airport. We will start our journey boarding a boat in which we will appreciate beautiful bird’s endemic of this region of the world. We will be able to buy our last provisions in Boca Manu before we enter the Manu River and the Reserved Zone. Later on, in our way we will stop in a white sand beach where we camp along the riverbank. Here we will have the opportunity to do the Canopy Tour. It consists on having our guests traverse from tree to tree and platform to platform using pulleys on horizontal traverse cables zip lines as they sail through the treetops of the tropical rainforest canopy, and over the trails far below. Expert guides assist you in this exciting journey through the different layers of the virgin rain forests and explain what’s going on around you, from the time you leave the ground, until you rappel back down to the forest floor. We will arrive to the lodge to spend the rest of the evening there and in the surroundings.
Overnight in the lodge.

Day 2:- Parrot Lick Collpa – Limonal – Salvador Lake

Very early and after a ten minutes boat ride, we will arrive to a Parrot Lick Collpa, which is a wall of clay in the riverbanks, where many specimens of parrots such as the blue headed parrot, the white-eyed parakeet, the dusky-headed parrot the chestnut fronted macaw and others search for mineral and salt supplements to their diet of seeds and fruits. After registering in the official tourist logbook at Limonal, the Park Rangers Headquarters and eating an early breakfast, we will continue travel up the Manu River for 4 hours approximately into the pristine heart of the reserve. We will leave the final human domains behind us and enter the virgin jungle. We will arrive to Salvador Lake, our base safari campsite (screened dining room, toilets / Fungi in Manushowers and radio communication is available). Differences in wildlife abundance will be noted immediately. We will begin to sight macaws, herons, kingfishers and cormorants frequently and improve our chances of encounters with capybaras, caiman, storks, ducks and other wildlife. You will often see animals sunning themselves on beaches, or foraging for food in the trees lining the riverbanks. This canoe ride gives us the opportunity to observe the immensity of the rainforest. We will arrive early in the afternoon and have lunch before setting off on a jungle trail although at this time of the day mammals and birds are not as active as in the early morning. We will concentrate on the forest itself and discuss general rain forest ecology. Return to the campsite. Overnight.

Day 3:- Salvador Lake – Otorongo Lake

We will get up early in the morning, as the forest is awakened by the Red Howler monkey (Aloatta seniculus) declaring its territory. A morning walk before breakfast is a great way to catch wildlife in the pursuit of food, as the temperature is very pleasant at this time of day. We will explore Salvador Lake by paddling quietly along on a catamaran, giving us the opportunity to observe unique specimens of birds, monkeys, caimans and, if we are lucky enough, the Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis). This endangered specimen can be seen swimming, fishing, eating and playing. After lunch, we will cross the river to walk an 8-km trail to another oxbow lake called Otorongo. This forest, which is estimated to be 200 to 300 years old and includes truly huge Ceiba trees and Strangler figs is home to several mammals that are occasionally encountered: Saddleback tamarins, Squirrel, Spider and Brown Capuchin Monkeys, the Collared and the white lipped peccaries. At the lake, a strategically located observation tower rises 15 meters above the lake and the jungle floor. From the top you not only get spectacular view of the lake and the surrounding forest but also excellent opportunities to observe birds from the canopy. This also gives us more chances to observe wildlife including the Giant Otter. Back at Salvador Lake, late in the afternoon, we will use the catamaran and with the help of flashlights we can observe the black caimans rise from the depths of the lake and begin their search for prey. Return to the safari campsite. Overnight.

Day 4:- Salvador Lake – Boca Manu

National Park Once again we will wake up early, enjoy walking around Salvador Lake and then pack up and slowly go downstream the interesting Manu River. We will arrive at approximately 3pm. to the Valley’s Island that belongs to a Native family and it’s possible to do a short walk through the forest to observe American bullfrogs, horned frogs, tree frogs and an incredible variety of colorful insects. We will continue to Boca Manu’s Village, situated a short distance from the confluence of the Manu and Alto Madre de Dios rivers. From there we will descend the Madre de Dios River arriving to Juan de Dios Reserve and spend one more night at the Lodge in this magical Amazon jungle.
Possibility to do a short night walk.
Overnight.

Day 5:- Boca Manu - Cusco

Around mid morning we will board our canoe to return to the airstrip at Boca Manu where we will take our flight back to the city of Cusco.

Included / Excluded

INCLUDED

Transporte Terrestre (Camiones tipo overland y camionetas 4×4)
Fluvial Transportation (Motorized and covered boats)
02 nights accommodation in Lodge
02 nights accommodation in camp base.
Camping Equipment / two-person tents
All meals (Vegetarian option available)
Paperwork and payment for Park permits
Radio communication equipment in all lodges and campsites
Satellite telephone for emergencies
First Aid Kit
Professional Guide (Spanish – English)
Personalized Attention

EXCLUDED

Air tickets: Cusco – Boca Manu – Cusco
Airport taxes
Sleeping bag
Baggage excess
Alcoholic drinks, soda or bottled mineral water
Personal expenses
International or National personal telephone calls
Additional nights for bad weather o flight cancellation
Tips
Entrance to the Manu National Park Reserve Area

reviews

    
 
 
        
   Safari800250 
 2024-05-04
 
 
  The magical trip of my life
I met Cusco Wonder travel through Facebook. Rubén called me and gave me the best explanations to clear up my doubts. He is very friendly and super reliable, all the reservations I made from Argentina were fulfilled. I dreamed of Machu Picchu, and this tourism agency made it come true and at the best price. Consider that I was traveling alone to an unknown country. They went to pick me up at the bus station, they gave me the bus and train tickets to get to Aguas Calientes. They accompanied me to get the ticket and to the accommodation. The next day we left with our guide towards the fabulous ruins. The explanation was brilliant and entertaining. At the height of that unique moment in the life of each of the passengers. I visited Puente del Inca and I was looking forward to returning to do the Inca Trail with them, which takes 4 days with everything included. I recommend them, they are the best. They took care of all the details so that I could fully enjoy it. Don't hesitate to hire them.
  
 
       
   Juana B 
 2024-05-03
 
 
  Spectacular!!!!
We recently visited Peru and I want to express the satisfaction with which we returned. Our guide Rubén Bernal Huallpa made sure that our stay was unforgettable. We were a small group so it made us as comfortable as possible. It should be noted that he is a great communicator and knowledgeable about the history and culture of Peru and transmits it with enthusiasm. We will not hesitate to return to continue discovering the wonders of Peru.
  
 
       
   jocelyn r 
 2024-04-30
 
 
  Excellent service
Excellent service, very attentive to all the details of the service, Ruben attentive with all our transfers and provision of his team
  
 
       
   Wanderer15920590361 
 2024-04-29
 
 
  An experience to repeat!
Ruben helped us by putting together a package tailored to us since we were traveling as a family, we made the most of our time and the places we went to were incredible (Paracas, Huacachina, Machupichu, Montaña de 7 Colors, among others). We felt very well cared for and advised.
  
 
       
   Jorge P 
 2024-04-27
 
 
  Very grateful for your attention Rubén
We have recently visited Peru and we want to reflect in these lines the satisfaction with which we returned. Our guide Rubén Bernal Huallpa made sure our stay was unforgettable. Being a small group, it provided us with maximum comfort and the utmost attention. He is also a great communicator and knowledgeable about the history and culture of Peru and transmits it with enthusiasm. On behalf of the entire group, thank you very much and we will not hesitate to return.
  
 
       
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 2024-04-25
 
 
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 2024-04-25
 
 
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 2024-04-25
 
 
  We were visiting Lima, the Nazca lines, Arequipa, Cruz del Condor, Colcha Valley, Cuzco, Machu Pichu
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