Manu National Park 3 Day Tour from Cusco

1. Day 1 Cusco – Manu

   Departure from the city of Cusco very early in the morning in one of our buses.

   We will cross interesting inter-Andean valleys and picturesque peasant communities.

   At mid-morning we will visit the Pre-Inca Tombs of Ninamarca, known as “Chullpas” and then go to Paucartambo, a typical colonial town of great importance at that time and which still retains its flavor.

   Continuing the trip we will ascend to the Acjanacu pass at 3,850 meters above sea level. and from here we begin the descent through the Cloud Forest, an area very rich in endemic species such as the Spectacled Bear and Gallito de las Rocas, orchids, bromeliads, ferns, etc.

   Lunch on the route (box lunch) observing nature and then continue until we reach our Orquídeas de San Pedro Lodge, located in the cultural area of ??the Manu National Park, in the middle of the Cloud Forest at 1700 m.s.n.m. (5100 feet). Where we will spend our first night comfortably installed.

2. Day 2 Manu Tour

   Very early with luck we will be able to appreciate the interesting courtship dance of the Gallito de las Rocas, national bird of Peru, who has a striking plumage of a very intense red-orange color installed on a camouflaged platform.

   After breakfast we continue our trip by bus, crossing the high jungle, arriving at the town of Pilcopata (*), then at the port of Atalaya where we will have lunch, this place is located on the banks of the Alto Madre de Dios River, at 700 m.a.s.l. from where we will begin the descent down the river for approximately 15 minutes.

   We will be able to observe the enormous diversity of existing bird species, such as herons, vultures, cormorants, etc. until we reach our lodge where we will walk along the interesting trails of this transitional point between high jungle and low jungle.

   The lodge is located in a transitional zone between the High Forest and the Low Forest (500 masl – 1,550 masl), the different altitudes give rise to different habitats, thus explaining the high diversity of wildlife in the surroundings, we will walk along its interesting trails where the guide He will talk about mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, medicinal plants, etc.

   Overnight at the lodge.

3. Day 3 Manu – Cusco

   Very early we will board our boat in which we will navigate for 10 minutes to go to the Collpa, a clay wall of the river where the different species of parrots such as the blue-headed parrot, white-eyed parakeet and possibly the Maracano macaw (Ara severa) among others. They go down every morning to extract and lick pieces of clay that contain the minerals necessary for their dietary balance.

   At the end of this daily activity, we return to our lodge, have breakfast and then board the boat to the Port of Atalaya, where the bus awaits us that will take us to the city of Cusco, we have lunch en route arriving there at night. End of the Manu National Park Tour from Cusco.

   Note: The operator may take the liberty of changing the order of the activities.

Inclusions

Before you go

Packing list

• Long pants and cotton shirts with leaves (preferably in green or tan colors)
• Sneakers (covered shoes) or other low-heeled walking shoes Sunscreen Sunglasses Hat or cap
• Swimsuits Sandals Personal hygiene items
• Backpack or small backpack
• Personal prescription drugs (if that’s the case)
• Oilskin
• Flashlight or headlamp
• Mosquito repellent
• Photocopy of passport
• Yellow fever certificate and extra money in plastic bags
• Camera Binoculars
• Your own personal water container, to be refilled at any time (this way we can reduce the use of plastic)
• Note: During meals in the dining room, you can wear casual clothes and shoes or sandals. We offer rubber boots for walking in the rainforest

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