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DAY 1 On the first day of our adventure into the Jungle of Manu, we will pick you up around 6:00 AM from your Hotels in Cusco, using the service of our private SAS transport. The first part of our excursion is will take us through the majestic Andean mountains, where we will take a quick opportunity to visit a really nice pleasant lake by the name of Huacarpay, a high Andean Lagoon that boasts heaps of flora and fauna typical of the Andean mountains. Afterwards, we will visit the town of Huancarani which contains the funeral towers of Ninamarca, a cemetery of the Lupaca Pre –Inca Culture, which we will visit briefly on our way to Paucartambo, which is known as the folkloric capital of the district of Cusco. In the face of modern times, this small colonial pueblo has managed to hold on to its rich tradition for centuries upon centuries. At mid-day we will arrive at the entrance of Manu National Park and access to one of the most protected natural areas in South America. We will continue on in our private transport down a dirt road and on through the thick fog from which this section of the forest takes it name. Eventually we will arrive at the home of the exotic Peruvian National Bird, the “Cock of the Rocks”, where it is known to gather with others of its kind for some sort of social gathering that seems reminiscent of a large courtship. You will find that this is quite an amazing spectacle complete with an impressive array of sounds and colours that can only be found in the jungle. For our first night, we will stay in the beautiful BAMBU Lodge, where we will arrive at approx. 5:00 p.m.
DAY 2 Very early, at 06:30 a.m., we will leave in the direction of Port Atalaya, on the way we will make a few stops to visit the small, native communities of Patria and Pilcopata. These communities are known to be producers of many varieties of jungle fruits even the famous Coca plant.
Later, we will begin the boating portion of our journey in a river excursion on the Madre de Dios, or “Mother of God” River, one of the tributaries of the mighty Amazon River.
During our day we will have the chance to witness many types of colorful birds such as parrots, Oropendolas, vultures and others species. Hopefully, we will make some sightings of some jungle mammals such as monkeys or the famous capybaras (jungle rodents that are as much as 2.5 ft long Towards the late afternoon, we will arrive to our next sleeping destination, the Piranha Tented Platforms, arriving approximately at 3:00 p.m. Here, there will be showers and services available.
DAY 3 At the crack of dawn we will go on an early morning trek through the jungle on our way to enjoy the one the Amazon Jungles most impressive spectacles, the amazing Mackaw Clay Lick. This is where hundreds of colorful parrots, Pericos and Guacamayos congregate to “lick” the clay thereby receiving its nutrients.
In the evening, we will visit a lagoon of ancient origin, this ecosystem will divulge to us diversity so profound that it is truly breathtaking. This portion of the journey will be made in a catamaran and for couple of hours, we will explore and appreciate this tropical paradise, all the while, enjoying the landscape and beauty of the lagoon. We will make it back to Piranha Tented Platforms for our dinner and our beds.
DAY 4 Continuing on with our adventure, we will now go to one of the main areas of the Manu National Park, the Tourist Zone. For the next 5 to 6 hours, depending on the level of the water in the Manu River, we will sail down the robust river in our river boat. Because of the lack of civilization in this part of the jungle it will make all that much easier for us to take notice of the rich wildlife to be found here. Animals such as Capybaras, Caymans, monkeys and with a little bit of luck, maybe we will be able to see the great, South American feline, the Jaguar, which may just resting in the sun some place along the river.
We will then arrive to our private area in the jungle, the Capybara SAS Tented Platforms, where we will spend the 3 following nights. If there is sufficient time, we will take a trail nearby the camp site, all the while with our guide feeding us information about the complicated amazonian forest.
DAY 5 We will begin this day with an early morning visit to one of the largest tourist pulls in all of Manu National Park, the stunning Lake Salvador, which is the natural habitat for any countless number of local species. This is the jungle at its best, boasting such animals as the Black Cayman and the Giant River Otters, both of which are endangered and at risk of extinction. This is one of the only areas in the entire world where we may see one, not in captivity, but instead in its natural home.
During the evening, we will continue on to yet another lake, this one equipped with giant towers alongside used for viewing the immense lake from a birds-eye-view. This will be a fantastic vantage point from which to soak up the amazing views of Lake Otorongo. Then it is back to the Capybara SAS Tented Platforms for dinner and sleep.
DAY 6 Today very early, we will head of to visit the Pakitza, which is known as one of the first Biological Stations created for the scientific studies being conducted in Manu. Aguila Arpia which means “Matchiguenga expression”, is an as of yet, still unknown and unvisited palace that will one day be a highly sought after tourist site. We will take you in and around its amazingly complex trail system as the forest exposes more and more of its natural beauty for us behind every bend. Maybe we will even have a chance to see a group of Tamarine Monkeys, which are the smallest monkeys in the entire world. Be aware of surroundings, because they could sneak up right behind you!!
Later on, in the night, we will visit another system of trails with a completely different set of characteristics than the first. Our guide will explain to us why and show us native plants from the area that can be used as traditional medicines. Back to the camp ground. Capybara SAS Tented Platforms
DAY 07: Very early in the morning we leave Lake Salvador to continue our adventure traveling down the Manu river to reach Boca Manu (approx 4 hrs) On this day it is still possible to find the famous Jaguar as we search along the beaches to find them perhaps resting placidly after their lunch. At Boca Manu part of the group may take the flight back to Cusco around noon.
Departures on: Wednesday & Saturday ( Minimum 4 people) Maximum 10 people with 1 Guide in the Tourist Zone ( Reserved Protected Area) ( Please Check Our Other Confirmed Departures )
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