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Overview
Named after female greek warriors, the Amazon is one of the biggest territories in south america which exotic beauty attracts visitors worldwide. This time we want to take to the incredible and amazing beauty of the Amazon on the peruvian side of the Manu National Reserve. The Manu tour 3 days will begin in Cusco and travel to the jungle, passing a numerous landscapes very different from the Andean region.
During the Manu tour 3 days, we will be visiting colonial towns, jungle villages and the expansive Amazon basin.
There will be an optional activities of mountain biking or water rafting to choose from once we settle in the National Reserve. For those looking to relax, forest walks provide the opportunity to study forest life. Whatever you choose, the cloud forest's fantastic array of plants, animals and bird life will be revealed to you on this Manu tour 3 days.
What's included
Private bus transportation
Lunch
Specialized books are available during the trip
Dinner
Basic first-aid kit
Breakfast
No additional charge for vegetarian diets
Specialized bilingual guide
Fuel surcharge
Accommodation in Paradise Lodge in the cloud forest (2 nights)
Single supplement fee $ 305.00
Domestic flight tickets and airport taxes
Personal items and medicines (e.g., gear, clothing, laundry, telephone calls)
Tips to local staff (we recommend $8-10 USD per day of service per guide or driver)
What to expect
Day 1: Cusco – Andes - Cloud Forest
Paucartambo
Pass by
We leave Cusco early in the morning in one of our vehicles. We will pass through interesting valleys and picturesque communities. We will stop in Paucartambo, a beautiful colonial town. Here we will visit a very interesting museum. We will have a packed lunch en route.
Pass by
We continue to the Cloud Forest, an area rich with endemic species like the Spectacled Bear, the Cock of The Rock, a variety of orchids, bromeliads, lichens and ferns etc. Take in the beautiful nature as we make our way to San Pedro de Orquideas Lodge where we will spend our first night in our comfortable accommodation.
Day 2: Cloud forest - Erika Lodge
Manu National Park
8h
Very early we will go in search of the Cock of the Rock, the National bird of Peru, that has a very unique courtship dance. After breakfast we will continue to the small town of Pilcopata*, then to the Port of Atalaya, which is located on the shores of the Madre de Dios River (700 m.s.n.m).
Here we will take a boat to our Private Reserve of “Erika”*. From the boat we will be able to see an enormous diversity of bird species such as Herons, vultures and cormorants etc. We will walk along the interesting trails that are in the transistion zone between high and low jungle and your guide will point out and explain the interesting diversity of wild life that surrounds you. We will have the chance for a night walk to catch a glimpse of insects and amphibians. We overnight in our Erika Lodge.
Day 3: Erika Lodge
Cusco
Pass by
Very early we board our boat and make our way to Collpa, a clay wall by the river where a variety of parrots such as the blue headed parrot, the White eyed parakeet, possibly the Maracana Macaw and others come every morning to subsitute their diet with minerals and salts.
After this activity we return to Erika for breakfast. After breakfast we pack up and take our boat back to Atalaya Port where our vehicle will be waiting to take us back to Cusco. We have lunch en route to Cusco and arrive early evening.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Please, provide your flight details or hotel details to arrange the picking up.
Additional information
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
