MANU BIO EXPERIENCE
5 nights
A program that offers us an excellent opportunity to enjoy and meet one of the regions of high diversity in the world, the Manu National Park located south-east of Perú, it extends from 300 m.a.s.l. at the confluence of the Manu River with the Alto Madre de Dios River, up to 3800 meters above sea level on the summit of the Apu Cañajuay mountain.
The Manu National Park is biodiverse, contains more than 20,000 types of plants, 1,200 of butterflies, 1,000 species of birds and 200 species of mammals which the Jaguar is undoubtedly the most mysterious. The Manu National Park is also the territory of various ancestral peoples, each with its own language, customs and traditions so unique that they have survived to our times.
Rosbert Challco
Explore Manu – Operations
and our Travel Specialist
Route
Day 01 : Cusco – Paucartambo – Cloud Forest
Day 02 : Cloud Forest – Atalaya Port – Shipetiari Native Community
Day 03 : Shipetiari Community – Manu Wildlife Center
Day 04 : Manu Wildlife Center – Trail System – Cocha Blanco
Day 05 : Manu Wildlife Center – Macaw Clay Lick Blanquillo – Puerto Maldonado
Day 06 : Puerto Maldonado – Cusco / Lima
Altitude
Max. 3550 m.s.n.m. – Min. 463 m.s.n.m.
Lenght: 6 days
Start: Cusco
Finished: Puerto Maldonado
Activity: Wildlife and Natural History
Ages: Min 12
Group Size : Min 1, Max 8+
Physical rating: Easy nature walk and light hikes.
Lodging: 1 Night in Cloud forest, 1 Night Pankotsi Lodge,
2 Nights Manu Wildlife Center, 1 Night Puerto Maldonado.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore Manu National Park
- Visit the Harákmbut Ccommunity of Shintuya.
- Learn basics of the Harakmbut language
- Explore the trail systems
- Visit Thermal water pools
- Visit the MachuWasi Lake
- Understand rainforest plants used for food and medicine
- See how tradition and modernity combine in Manu Native Community peoples’ lives
All accommodation, meals, guides and transport to activities as indicated in the itinerary.
We plan everything–making it easy for you.
MAKE IT YOUR OWN– This trip is fully customisable. Ask us for details!
Itinerary
Day 01: Cusco – Paucartambo – Cloud Forest
At the scheduled time we will pick you up from the hotel, and then head to the picturesque colonial town of Paucartambo (which in the time of the Incas, was a strategic commercial point between the valley of Kosñipata or Antisuyo and the capital of Tahuantinsuyo, Cusco.). We will ascend to the Acjanaco pass (3550 m / 11.647 ft), which is the entrance to the Manu National Park.
We will make a stop to enjoy the view of the forest and wildlife from the Manu road .We continue the travel until reaching the lodge, where we spend the night. (1,450 m.a.sl.).
Meals Included : Box Lunch, dinner.
Included Activities : Trail systems, Night walk
Transportation : Private transportation
Accommodation : Cloud Forest Lodge
Day 02: Cloud Forest – Atalaya Port – Shipetiari Native Community
On this day, activities will begin very early, we will visit the Lek of Cock of the Rock (Rupicola Peruvianus), Lek are strategic places where the Cock of the Rock come everyday to perform their colorful and noisy courtship dance, in which the males wait to be chosen by the female of the species.
We continue the journey until we reach the port of Atalaya, where we change transport by a motorized boat that will take us through the waters of the Alto Madre de Dios river, until we reach the Matsiguenka community of Shipetiari. The Matsiguenka community is adjacent to the Manu National Park, after the welcoming we will settle in our comfortable rooms.
Later we will have the opportunity to explore the jungle, in search of fauna, surrounded by the most extravagant sounds that make this place a mysterious place.
Meals Included : Breakfast, box lunch, dinner.
Included Activities : Visit the lek of the Andean cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruvianus), also known as tunki (Quechua), is a large passerine bird of the cotinga family native to Andean cloud forests in South America. – Jungle trail system
Transportation : Private transportation
Accommodation : Pankotsi Lodge – CN Shipetiari
Day 03: Shipetiari Community – Manu Wildlife Center
After breakfast we will be ready to continue the journey until we reach MWC. during the trip we have the opportunity to find wildlife along the river banks.
In the afternoon, we arrive at the lodge, where we accommodate in our comfortable rooms, the lodge has a trail system where we can find more wildlife.
Meals Included : Breakfast, box lunch, dinner.
Included Activities : Jungle trail system
Transportation : Private Boat
Accommodation : Manu Wildlife Center
Day 04: Manu Wildlife Center – Trail System – Cocha Blanco
Early in the morning we will visit Cocha Blanco. Here there are a family of giant river Otters and the black caiman, endangered species. We will be back by lunchtime and at the scheduled time we will go out to explore the trail system of the lodge, with a great possibility to see monkeys, many birds and butterflies among other species of the Manu jungle. We will visit the observation tower. Back in the lodge we will have the chance to walk through the forest by night.
Meals Included : Breakfast , lunch, dinner.
Included Activities : Cocha Blanco oxbowl lake, observation tower, jungle trail system.
Transportation : Private Boat.
Accommodation : Manu Wildlife Center.
Day 05: Manu Wildlife Center – Macaw Clay Lick Blanquillo – Puerto Maldonado
Early in the morning we will visit the Blanquillo Macaw clay-lick, after a boat trip we will arrive at the destination, this Macaw clay-lick is one of the largest in South America, in this place you can see species such as: Scarlet Macaw, Blue Yellow Macaw, Blue-headed Parrot, among other species of Psittacidae, it has also been possible to observe some primates, savoring the minerals of the clay-lick. We will enjoy this colorful show from a strategically located hiding place.
After a short walk through the trails, we embark towards the town of Colorado, where we will change transport to continue the travel by the Interoceanic Road, at midday we arrive to the city of Puerto Maldonado.
(Note: The Macaw Clay Lick has more activity during the months of August to October and less activity in May and June).
Meals Included : Breakfast, box lunch
Included Activities : Blanquillo Macaw clay-lick
Transportation : Private boat, from Colorado to Puerto Maldonado by car and boat
No Included : Hotel in Puerto Maldonado
Note : Flights to Cusco or Lima are not included but we will arrange this by request. Also you can take a bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cusco. (not included)
Day 06: Puerto Maldonado – Cusco / Lima
At the scheduled time we will pick you up from the hotel and then head to the airport or bus station.
Private transfer from your hotel to bus station or airport.
Important info
- Transfers as indicated in the itinerary
- Daily activities and excursions as indicated in the itinerary
- Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
- Private Transportation (Land and river transport allow them to carry 10/15 kilos of luggage per person)
- Private boat
- First aid kit
- Naturalist Bilingual Rainforest Wildlife Guides (English,Spanish)
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (vegetarian vegan, pescatarian option)
- Snacks (fresh fruits, cookies, chocolate)
- International and peruvian food prepared by a professional Chef.
- Unlimited Purified Water
- Rubber Boots
- Biodegradable soaps
- Local flights to Lima or Cusco (not included)
- Trip cancellation insurance or any other travel insurance.
- Extra nights during the trip due to flight cancellations or weather conditions.
- Tipping of local guides, telephone, laundry
- Alcoholic beverages
Note:
All programs in the jungle may have slight variations, depending on the reports of our experienced guides and weather conditions, in order to maximize the observation of wildlife.
For the jungle trip you will need the following equipment:
What to wear:
- Long pants & sleaved cotton shirts (preferably in green or tan colours)
- Sneakers (covered shoes) or other low heeled walking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat or cap
What to bring:
- Swimwear
- Sandals
- Personal hygiene ítems
- Daypack or small backpack
- Personal prescription medicine (if that’s the case)
- Rain coat
- Flashlight or headlight
- Mosquito repellent
- Photocopy of Passport
- Yellow fever certificate and extra money in plastic bags
Suggested:
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Your own personal water container, to be refilled at any time. This way we can reduce the usage of plastic
Note : During meals in the dining room you can wear casual clothing and shoes or sandals. We provide rubber boots for walk in the rainforest.
- Quick movements and loud noises are stressful to animals. Considerate travelers practice these safety methods:
- Learn about wildlife through quiet observation. Do not disturb wildlife or plants just for a “better look.” Observe wildlife from a distance so they are not scared or forced to flee.
- Considerate travelers observe wildlife from afar, give animals a wide berth.
- Avoid use of flash while taking snaps.
- Store food securely and keep garbage and food scraps away from animals so they will not acquire bad habits .Never feed wildlife. Help keep wildlife wild.
- Make sure the colors of clothing and gear blend with the environment.
Enjoy your trip!
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TRIP COST
Prices are per person, valid through December, 2024
$1313 (5+ members)
$1628 (3-4 members)
$1950 (2 members)
Make it your trip
We can arrange for longer or shorter stays, (see below for sample costs), or add an extension to additional places of interest. We can even add special activities or customize excursions depending on your interests. We invite you to contact us to discuss your options!
Optional Hotel upgrades
All upgrade pricing is per person, per night, based on double occupancy. Please call for single occupancy pricing.
WHEN TO GO
April to December
For our Private Journey trips, you choose your own group and your preferred dates—there are no set departure dates. Private Journeys are available to groups as few as two people or as large as you like. Contact us for availability, questions, or to book your adventure!
- FIXED DEPARTURES on: Monday and Thursday.
- 2 people minimun required.
- Looking for solo travel (Contact Us)
- Tour departs from Cusco
- Best time to go : From April to December.
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