Manu Cultural 3 days/2 nights

Manu
3D/2N

Overview

Discover the diverse landscapes of Manu on a 3-day journey from the Andean highlands to the Amazon rainforest. Travel through the historic town of Paucartambo, descend into the mysterious cloud forest, and continue by boat along the Alto Madre de Dios River surrounded by lush vegetation and abundant wildlife.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Cloud forest - Paucartambo - Pilcopata Lodge
  • We pick you up from your hotel early in the morning from 5:30 a.m. at 6:00 a.m. in our comfortable and private bus. On the way we visit the funerary towers or Chullpas de Ninamarca at 3750 meters above sea level and a brief visit to Paucartambo, a folkloric town, a colonial bridge.
  • We ascend to the upper area of ​​Paucartambo, the Acjanaco sector. (4000 m.s.m) This is the point of entry to the Manu National Park. Then we descend through the mysterious cloud forest, which hosts a great variety of flora and fauna, full of beautiful orchids, heliconias and primitive ferns. There are also possibilities to observe Trogones (Trogon sp.), Quetzales (Pharomachrus sp.) And much more.
  • In the afternoon, we arrive at a village called Pilcopata at 550 meters above sea level in our typical lodge that is outside the town with private bathrooms and showers where we will spend the night.
  • Meals L-D

***B: Breakfast, BL: Box Lunch, L: Lunch, D: Dinner

Day 2: Pilcopata - Atalaya - Machuwasi Lake - Paititi Lodge
  • After a delicious breakfast, we continue our trip by bus to Atalaya for 45 minutes, altitude of 490 m.s.m, where we will embark by boat for 30 minutes to the lodge Paititi lodge,where we will spend the night in our typical lodge with private bathrooms and showers. On the way, we will observe a variety of animals.
  • Meals B-L-D
  • After the delicious lunch, in the afternoon we will go to the Cocha Machuwasi, where we will ride a catamaran typical of the area, to observe a variety of birds such as the Shansho (Ophisthocomus hoazín), monkeys, reptiles, dwarf alligators and insects, and perhaps some ronsocos (Hydrochaerus hydrochaeris).
  • At night, we have the optional night trekking program. Night in Hostel with private bathrooms and showers available.

***B: Breakfast, BL: Box Lunch, L: Lunch, D: Dinner

DAY 3: PAITITI LODGE - PARROTS CLAY LICK - CLOUD FOREST - CUSCO

  • Early in the morning we go by boat for 45 minutes to the lick of parrots (wall of clay with minerals), to be able to appreciate 3 to 4 species of green parrots, that they attend by hundreds to this place to be able to be nourished of the clays of the place with salts and natural minerals.
  • Afterwards we will have a delicious breakfast to continue our trip, leaving the boat to Atalaya, and continue our tour by bus passing through Pilcopata (550 m.s.n.m), Patria, Chontachaca, again passing through the mysterious cloud forest to the Imperial city. Approximate arrival from 6.30 to 7:00 p.m. to the city of Cusco.
  • Meals B

***B: Breakfast, BL: Box Lunch, L: Lunch, D: Dinner

What does it include?

  • Private bus transport.
  • Private river transport.
  • Specialized professional guide.
  • With telescope and binoculars.
  • Food, D.A.C. and snack.
  • Security team
  • nigths in comfortable lodges and private bathrooms.
  • First aid kit
  • Mineral water.
  • Efficient boat biker team
  • Professional chef
  • Entrance ticket to tourist attractions.
  • Recharge of batteries to solar panel.
  • A pair of hiking boots.

What is not included?

  • Breakfast on the first day
  • Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and water the first day

Recommendations

  • Thick clothes (cold sunrise by the river)
  • Rain gear
  • Water bottle
  • Binoculars
  • Sunblock
  • Flashlight or torch with extra batteries
  • Hat or hat
  • Shirt with long sleeves and long pants
  • Mosquito repellent at least 10% deet
  • Sandals, swimwear and towel
  • Personal hygiene equipment (toilet paper)
  • Extra money.

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