MANU AREA 08 DAYS / 07 NIGHTS

FIRST DAY: Cusco / San Pedro

Early Departure from the city of Cuzco in the morning at one of our vehicles specially equipped for the route. We pass through picturesque valleys peasant communities. A mid-morning visit the Tombs of Pre-Inca Ninamarca, known as the "Chullpas" and then turn to Paucartambo typical colonial town of great importance at the time and still retains its flavor. 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 and Cock of the Rock, orchids, bromeliads, ferns, etc.. Among others where we spend our first night comfortably installed in our San Pedro Inn.

SECOND DAY: San Pedro / Private Reserve

Very soon we will see the interesting dance of courtship of the Cock of the Rock, Peru's national bird, who has a striking plumage of red-orange very intense installed on a platform; After breakfast we continue our bus journey through the high jungle , arriving at the town of Pilcopata *, to Atalaya port situated on the banks of Upper Madre de Dios River, 700 meters Where we start falling on the river by 15 minutes. We can see an enormous diversity of bird species exist, as King Vultures, etc.. Reaching our Private Reserve Erika where we walk by the trails of this interesting transition point between high and low lying jungle. Overnight at the hostel.

* Option 1: Descent on mountain bike from our hostel San Pedro (1700 meters) toward Pilcopata Cloud Forest (700 meters) High Jungle.

* Option 2: From Pilcopata undertake a distance of approximately 1 ½ to 3 hours of canoeing (Class II and III) by rivers and Koshñipata Upper Madre de Dios, through the spectacular Pongo Koñeq where the stop to enjoy the landscape and a swim in its crystalline waters. We continue to reach our hostel.

THIRD DAY: Private Reserve / Manu

This day will start again in our boat on the river Upper Madre de Dios for the airfield Manu. (Flight optional Cusco plane - Manu - possibility that some passengers will join the group departed by land, the flight takes 45 minutes). In the village of Boca Manu can buy groceries and beverages last frost. Immediately after sailing in the waters of the river and in Manu Reserve Area camping on a beach of white sand, short walk through the woods we can observe a variety of insects, birds, monkeys, etc.. In the surrounding area.

FOURTH DAY: Manu / Lake Salvador (Reserved Zone)

Early we stop briefly at the post Monitoring Limonal where present the necessary documents to enter the Restricted Area. Undertake the journey by Manu River upstream direction Cocha Salvador, where we spend the next two nights at our base camp that has kitchen, toilets including showers, radio communication. During this trip we will see countless species of birds, alligators, turtles and some river mammals soleándose often on the beaches or feeding in the surrounding trees.
Early in the afternoon we trek in search of wildlife in the pristine jungle and Lake Salvador, until nightfall. Ability to make a short night walk around the camp on a catamaran in Lake Salvador (optional) and with the help of our flashlights will be able to see Black Cayman leaving in search of their prey.

FIFTH DAY: Lake Salvador and Surroundings

At first hour we will have a chance to visit again Cocha Salvador using the catamaran can appreciate some species of wildlife such as the Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) an endangered species, important inhabitant that it can be seen fishing, playing or swimming, in the same way the Cayman Black (Melanosuchus niger), Hoatzin (Ophisthocomus hoatzin), the Spider Monkey (Ateles paniscus), and so on. Flora and the surrounding area, then return to the camp where our friendly staff will be waiting to give a repairer breakfast.
Cross a primary forest with greater diversity of species, arriving after 4 hours of hiking a trail Otorongo, lagoon where there is an observation tower of 15 meters height from which we will have the opportunity to appreciate the scenery in the surrounding forest and greater possibilities seeing family resident giant otters.

SEXTO DIA : Lago Salvador / Blanquillo

This day will address our boat in which we navigate the Manu River reaching Manu, a small community located at the confluence of the rivers Manu and Upper Madre de Dios. At that point, the river takes the name of Madre de Dios, becoming the hydrographical axis of the department of Madre de Dios, when evening falls, after a voyage of 4 hours arrive at the Private Reserve Blanquillo where walked by interesting trails, spend a night more enveloped by the magic of the Amazon forest. Overnight in camp on the beach.

SETIMO DAY: Blanquillo / Manu

Early before breakfast, using a camouflaged hideout totally off the COLLPA, a clay wall of the river, where the various species of parrots and parakeets descend each morning to extract minerals needed for dietary balance. The parakeets, Amazon parrot, the parrot head blue, they start an unforgettable spectacle of colorful wildlife and finally the fabulous Macaws.
At the end of this daily activity, surcaremos the Madre de Dios River until it reaches the airport Manu where there is the option of a return flight to the city of Cusco; Otherwise surcaremos the Upper Madre de Dios River to spend the night camping at the beach.

EIGHTH DAY: Return to Cusco

From the Watchtower that arrive at dusk and then take the bus back to the city of Cusco coming to it late at night or the next day early morning.

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