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Manu Jungle Expedition 5 days

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Summary

Embárcate en una aventura profunda hacia el corazón del Parque Nacional del Manu, uno de los lugares con mayor biodiversidad del planeta. Durante 5 días viajarás desde los Andes hasta la selva amazónica, cruzando bosques nubosos, ríos salvajes y territorios vírgenes llenos de vida.

Explorarás el bosque de neblina en busca del gallito de las rocas, tucanes, colibríes y monos, y te internarás en la jungla para observar tapires, venados y fauna nocturna desde una collpa de mamíferos. Navegarás por ríos amazónicos rodeados de playas y selva intacta, con oportunidades de avistar caimanes, tortugas, capibaras e incluso al majestuoso jaguar.

Visitarás lagos y collpas de guacamayos, recorrerás la selva a pie y en bote, subirás torres de observación para disfrutar vistas panorámicas del dosel amazónico y conocerás la riqueza natural y cultural de la comunidad Matsiguenka. Cada día ofrece nuevas caminatas, safaris fluviales y excursiones nocturnas para descubrir la increíble fauna del Manu.

Una experiencia inmersiva, salvaje y auténtica, perfecta para quienes buscan naturaleza en estado puro y aventura real en la Amazonía peruana.

Itinerary

DÍA 1 CUSCO – DORADO LODGE / NUEVO EDEN

We leave Cusco at 3:00 am in the morning in our private car adapted for the route with mountains and jungle we pass through the Paucartambo valley and a small town of the same name which is a folkloric town known as the folkloric capital of Peru, then we will arrive at the Ajanaco pass which is the beginning of the Manu National Park from this point we will descend to the Amazon jungle ; through a beautiful cloud forest. In this area we will take walks and stops to look for exotic birds of the cloud forest, especially the national bird of Peru, the Cock of the Rock, toucans, quetzals, hummingbirds and mammals, such as: Coaties, woolly monkeys and cappuccinos; With good luck you can see the sloth  and the spectacled bear, and a wide variety of flowers and orchids. At noon we will be arriving at the Salvacion Village for our lunch.

Then we continue the trip in a 4×4 traction car adapted for the area and during the trip we will be able to see more birds and different species of monkeys. Arriving at the lodge we will have a short break to take a cool shower and rest a little, then we will go to the mammal clay lick and spend the night in a camouflaged house to see animals during the night such as: tapir, porcupine, deer and other nocturnal rodents. B.L.D.

DÍA 2 DORADO LODGE - CASA MATSIGUENKA LODGE

On this day we left the Lodge very quickly and continued our trip in our 4×4 car towards Boca Manu, where we took a motorized boat. Along the river, early in the morning we can see many parrots eating the clay in a parrot clay lick.

This river is located within the Manu National Park and is a very special habitat with very warm waters. The beaches and river banks are the perfect place to see large caimans, such as the black caiman and white caiman, turtles, butterflies and other mammals, and with good luck you can see big cats such as: the Jaguar, the Puma and others. small felines, and a great variety of monkeys of different species, some of them eating clay on the river bank and many birds such as herons, seagulls, skimmers, toucans, macaws, eagles, etc. It will be  approximately 6 hours  trip with some short stops along the way. B.L.D.

DÍA 3 CASA MATSIGUENKA LODGE - SALVADOR LAKE - MACAW CLAY LICK

This day there we do full activity in the morning we explore the lake on a catamaran, here we can see the Giant Otter (river wolf) these mammals eat between 3 to 5 kilos of fish each day, and there are not many lakes anymore in the Amazon jungle with abundant fish, only in national parks like Manu. We will also see more Caimans, turtles, herons, many species of monkeys in large groups. Then we have the option of going to see the Matsiguenka macaw clay lick, to see the parrots and macaws eating clay, this clay lick is very rich in minerals and for that reason many species of birds and mammals visit frequently to obtain the minerals that they need for their metabolism.

In the afternoon after lunch we visit  Otorongo Lake, here we will climb a 20 meter high Tower to see parrots, macaws, eagles, toucans and many birds flying through the treetops and enjoy the panoramic view of the lake. and then we continue exploring this beautiful jungle looking for more species of animals, and the guide explains the relationship between plant, animal, insect and the function of different ecosystems and the medicinal functions of plants. At night an optional night walk. B.L.D.

DÍA 4 CASA MATSIGUENGUA LODGE – DORADO LODGE / NUEVO EDEN

Very early in the morning we left the Lodge and began to return along the same river, this day, a very cool morning we will have a very high chance of seeing the Magestic Jaguar, capybaras, sloths , caimans, turtles, Arriving at the checkpoint of the park rangers here we take a short walk to another observation tower to see yellow macaws and other swamp birds and monkeys. In the afternoon we will arrive to the Lodge, here after a rest we will go out to explore the jungle and do the night walk to look for frogs, snakes, night monkeys, spiders, tarantulas and many insects. B.L.D.

DÍA 5 DORADO LODGE - CUSCO

This day after breakfast we leave the Lodge and begin to return in our private car to Cusco making some stops for lunch and in places where we can see some animals or birds that we need to see. Arriving in Cusco approximately 6pm. B.L.

Includes
  • Private transportation Cusco – Manu – Cusco (vehicle and 4×4).
  • River transportation by boat along Amazonian rivers.
  • Accommodation in lodges (Dorado Lodge and Casa Matsiguenka Lodge).
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B.L.D. = breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
  • Guided excursions throughout the program.
  • Hikes in the cloud forest and Amazon rainforest.
  • Wildlife observation (birds, monkeys, caimans, jaguar, etc.).
  • Visits to clay licks (macaws and mammals).
  • Exploration of lakes (Salvador Lake and Otorongo Lake).
  • Boat and catamaran rides.
  • Access to observation towers.
  • Night walks for wildlife spotting.
  • Cultural experience with the Matsiguenka community.
Not Included
  • Additional drinks.
  • Snacks outside the included meals.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Tips.
  • Entrance fees or permits not specified.

Before Travel

  • Light and comfortable clothing.
  • Long-sleeve clothing (for insect protection).
  • Rain jacket or poncho (for rain).
  • Trekking boots or sturdy shoes.
  • Insect repellent.
  • Sunscreen.
  • Hat or cap.
  • Flashlight (for night walks).
  • Camera or phone.
  • Binoculars (optional for wildlife observation).
  • Water bottle.
  • Swimsuit.
  • Cash for personal expenses.

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