Manu Reserved Zone 6 Days 5 Nights
Manu National Park covers an area of 1,716, 295.22 hectares (17,162.95 km2) which comprises mountainous onsi (traversed by creeks and valleys) with elevations close to 4000 m above sea level and a portion of the Amazon Basin plains. The park is divided into the following onsi: the restricted use zone with pristine forests and native communities, onsid is granted to reasearchers only; the onsider zone for tourism; the recuperation zone for the recovery of disturbed onsi and the cultural zone for human settlement. About 160 species of mammals have been reported in the park, More than 1000 bird species have been estimated to exist in the park, The 155 amphibian species found in the park include, There are 132 species of reptiles in the park In addition, 210 species of fish, 300 species of ants, 650 species of beetles, 136 species of dragonflies and more than 1300 species of butterfiles have been reported in the park so far come with us and we guarantee you a 100 % satisfaction.
Itinerary
DAY 01: CUSCO – BAMBOO LODGE
Our trip starts early in Cusco, the trip will last 8 hours approx. by private minibus to the high mountain area at 3900 masl = 13,000 feet. We will make a brief stop in Ninamarca, to see the pre-Inca cemetery and the colonial town of Paucartambo, then we will descend through the eastern slopes of the Andes through a cloud forest with lush vegetation (ferns, orchids, bromeliads, etc.) During the trip we will enjoy spectacular views of the Andes and we can see the wildlife of our national bird: the rooster of the bright red rocks (Rupicola peruviana). We can also see tangaras, quetzales, trogons and hummingbirds of bright colors and the first monkeys, like woolly monkeys. In the afternoon we arrive at Bamboo Lodge (700 masl = 2296.59 feet), in this place we will spend the night (double rooms and private bathroom). After dinner the guide will inform you about the activities of the next day.
DAY 02: BAMBOO LODGE – DORADO ECOLOGICAL LODGE
Very early we will have our breakfast and then we will continue in our minibus to the port of Atalaya (600 masl = 1968.50 feet). On the way we will stop at an animal rescue station and look for orchids and we will also walk along the road to look for monkeys and birds. Then from Atalaya we will sail for 8 hours approx. in a 15-meter motorized canoe along the Alto Madre de Dios River until you reach the lowland rainforest. On this day we enjoy the changing landscape and we have the opportunity to see wildlife along the rocky banks of the river, such as Fasciated Tiger Herons, Kingfisher, Vultures, alligators and some of the 13 species of monkeys that live in Manu. Then we will visit a local town where you can appreciate typical houses and the way of living of this people. In the afternoon we arrive at the Dorado Lodge (Place of the black spider monkey; double rooms with private bathroom). At night we will have a night walk to see insects, frogs, snakes, etc. and the main attraction in this lodge, which is a tapir clay lick.
DAY 03: DORADO ECOLODGE – CASA MATSIGUENKA LODGE
After breakfast we continue our journey river down (Alto madre de Dios) to our first stop in the Control (Puesto de vigilancia Limonal) and them we continue our trip by boat to Casa Matsiguenka Lodge, but in the way we will aprecite many different kind of animals such as Capybara, peccaries monkeys brilliant birds and the adult Black, white Caiman, or even a pair of Jaguar. Late afternoon we arrive at Casa Matsiguenka Lodge, which includes the same amenities while still rustic, cozy and intimate in its surroundings of the Jungle of Manu. Exclusively managed by indigenous Matsiguenka, original caretakers of the Manu wilderness. (Optional Night Walk).
DAY 04: CASA MATSIGUENKA LODGE – SALVADOR LAKE – OTORONGO LAKE
This day we will explore the jungle most of the day, on the way we will appreciate many different kinds of animals; such as tapir, collared peccaries, monkeys, coati, birds such as eagles, parrots, toucans, medicinal plants, flowers, and the giant trees of the jungle. We will have our lunch in the jungle, and follow that we go to visit to beautifull lake; Salvador Lake And Otorongo Lake where we will be travelling in Catamaran and enjoy watching the wild population of the amazing lake such as White and Black Caimans, and the famous Giant river Otter and hundred of birds. We will return to Casa Matsiguenka Lodge and spend the night here.
DAY 05: CASA MATSIGUENKA LODGE – SOGA DE ORO LODGE
We leave after Breaskfast the Casa Matsiguenka Lodge to continue our adventure traveling river down to Soga de Oro Lodge, on the way if we are very lucky we might see famous Jaguar along the beaches. We will stop at the Native Community of Isla de los Valles (optional), and we are going to appreciate their culture and life style if you are interested in handicrafts and meeting the local people, crafts can be purchased from the people of Isla de los Valles community, after this we take our boat river up (Alto Madre de Dios) to our Soga de Oro Lodge. In the evening we can do a night walkign in order to see more wildlife. We will spend the night here.
DAY 06: SOGA DE ORO LODGE – CUSCO
We will get up early to take our motorized boat river up to Atalaya port where our private transportation will be waiting for us to take us back to Cusco, we arrive in Cusco in the afternoon around 5:00 pm. We will leave you are you hotel.
Map
Inclusions
Includes:
- Bilingual and certified Tour Guide
- A briefing about the trek with your guide the day before
- Pick up from your accomodation
- Private transportation to go to the Park (First and last day)
- Mineral water and snacks for the whole tour
- Lodges (Private, double, triple, quadruple rooms availables)
- Confortable Matrasses and mosquito nets
- Blankets
- Rubber boots to walk inside the jungle
- Permits and entrances fees to the Manu National Park
- Permits and entrances for the Reserved Zone
- 2 nights inside the Reserved Zone at Casa Matsiguenka Lodge
- Boat to move along the river
- Boat driver and his assistant
- Professional Cook
- Snack for each day of trip
- Availability of meals to your preference (vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, pesquetarian, etc)
- First Aid kit
- Survivor T – Shirt for each member of the group.
Doesn’t includes:
- Extra expense if you want to buy things during the tour
- First Breakfast and last dinner
- Tips for the team (Is not obligatory but if you wish to do it, it will be welcome).
packing list
- Original Passport
- Travel Insurance card (you have to le tus know the name of your Travel Insurance company and you travel Insurance Number)
- A back pack
- Rain coat or Rain Poncho
- Cold Clothes (For the first day)
- Bottle of Water
- Sandals
- Bottle of Water
- Flash Light with extra batteries
- Insect Repellent (30% Deet as minimum Recommended)
- Towel
- Toilet Paper
- Sun Block
- Sun Glasses
- Caps or Hats
- Binoculars
- Rain Pants
- Medicines for Personal Use
- Personal use stuff (Face moisturizer, Handsanitizer, Tooth brush and paste, etc)
- Camera with extra bateries (electricity available in some lodges)
- Extra money especially in soles to buy thing along the trek
POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE.
Price
PRICES FOR 2024-2025
Number of People for GROUP SERVICE : | ||||
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2 | 3 | 4 | 5-6 | 7-10 |
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1200 USD$ | 1150 USD$ | 1100 USD$ | 1000 USD$ | 950 USD$ |
Number of People for PRIVATE SERVICE: | ||||
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2 | 3 | 4 | 5-6 | 7-10 |
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1350 USD$ | 1300 USD$ | 1250 USD$ | 1200 USD$ | 1150 USD$ |