Early morning Leaving Cusco at one of our vehicles specially equipped for the route. We pass through valleys and picturesque rural communities visiting the Tombs Pre-Inca "Chullpas" Ninamarca. A half day will pass by Paucartambo typical colonial town of great importance at the time and still retains its colonial style. Continuing the journey ascend to the opening of Acjanacu to 3850 meters From here we started descend through the cloud forest, an area rich in endemic species such as the Bear Eyeglasses, Cock of the Rock, orchids, bromeliads, ferns, etc.. Among others where we spend our first night comfortably installed in our platform outdoor "Saint Peter".
| SECOND DAY: Cloud Forest / Private Reserve |
Very soon we will see the interesting Dance Cortejo the Cock of the Rock, Peru's National Bird, who has a striking plumage of red-orange very intense comfortably installed in an observation deck called "Lek". After breakfast we continue in our bus, crossing the high jungle, arriving at the town of Pilcopata * and then continue to the port of Atalaya (600 meters), situated on the riverside Upper Madre de Dios, where we hoped our boat with outboard motors, tackle the vessel is loaded with the equipment necessary for the trip, thus beginning our descent to the river where we can see the huge variety of birds exist, as King Vultures, etc.. To reach our Private Reserve Erika where we spend the next 2 nights. Short walk appreciation for the surrounding area.
* Optional :
From the town of Pilco leg recorreremos approx. 3 hours of canoeing (Class II and III) by rivers and tropical Kosñipata Upper Madre de Dios, through the spectacular Pongo de Koñeq where stop to enjoy the scenery and a swim in its crystalline waters. It will continue until our Private Reserve Erika.
| THIRD DAY: Reserve Erika and Surroundings |
Erika is located in Zone between Transitional High Jungle and Jungle Low (600 meters - 1550 meters), the different altitudes give rise to various habitats, explaining the high diversity of wildlife in the surrounding area. Immediately after breakfast we start hiking trails for their interesting where the guide will talk about mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, medicinal plants, etc.. In the afternoon we visit a small lake to observe alligators, hoatzines (prehistoric bird, etc.). Short walk night and last night in this wonderful Amazon jungle.
| FOURTH DAY: Reserve Erika / Cusco |
After breakfast, we will address in our boat which will sail for 10 minutes drive to the Collpa, a clay wall of the river where the different species of parrots as the parrot head blue and white parakeet eye to possibly Maracano macaw (Ara severe) among others descend each morning to extract and lick pieces of clay that contain minerals necessary for their dietary balance. At the end of this daily activity, we will continue on the boat to the Port of Atalaya, where we were waiting for the bus that will take us to the city of Cusco, arriving this evening.
Note: The 5th day activities are carried out diverse as Canopy, hiking and spent the night in Erika
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