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INKA TRAIL 2-DAYS
CUZCO / MACHU-PICCHU / CUZCO
( best season: April through October)
- Day
1 CUSCO- CHACHABAMBA- WIÑAYWAYNA
We
pick you up from your hotel in order to direct us to
the train station to board the train to the KM. 104
of the railroad to Machu-Picchu, where we begin our
walk. After approximately two hours of walk, we will
have a rest and lunch, and then continue toward Wiñaywayna
where we will camp. We will have a guided visit of this
important archaeological center. Lunch, dinner and camping.
- Day
2 WIÑAYWAYNA- MACHUPICCHU- CUSCO
Breakfast and beginning of the walk/trek to Machupicchu
arriving to the sector of Inti Punku, from where we
will appreciate the citadel of Machupicchu. We will
register our arrival to this citadel, and began our
guided visit to the magnificent citadel.
Meeting of the group in order to descend toward the
town of Aguas Calientes (Hot Waters), lunch and return
to the city of the Cusco by the local train.
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PRICE
PER PERSON - U$D
( regular service - mínimum 2 persons
) |
DOUBLE
ROOM U$ |
SINGLE
ROOM U$ |
CHILDS
Under 10 years |
CHILDS
Under 8 years |
|
Class
"A"
|
PRIVATE
SERVICE Daily departures
|
555.50
|
565.50
|
460.50
|
445.50
|
|
Class
"B"
|
STANDARD
SERVICE: SEMI - PRIVATEDep: Monday, Wednesday,
Friday
|
306.00
|
316.00
|
296.00
|
281.00
|
|
SIB
|
STANDARD
SERVICE: SEMI - PRIVATEDep: Monday, Wednesday,
Friday
|
238.00
|
|
228.00
|
213.00
|
CHILDS: Price includes own bed but must share tent
with MIN 2 adults. Services + meals will be the same
as adults.
-
-
SERVICE
"A"
SERVICE
"B"
SERVICE
"S.I.B"
"A"
Private service
Backpacker train Cuzco / Km. 102 of the railway
to MachuPicchu
Autowagon train MachuPicchu / Cuzco
Lunch of 2nd day at Café Amazónico
Restaurant
Entrance fees, guide & cooker
Porters ( for carrying tents & cooking equipments
)
Extra porters [carry backpacks and sleeping
bags] max. 18 kilos
Double tents
Dinner tent, kitchen tent, tables, chairs and
bathroom tent
Bus Machupicchu - Aguas Calientes |
 |
-
"B"
Standard Service (could be shared with other paxes)
Round Trip Backpacker train
Lunch of 2nd day at Indio Feliz Restaurnat or similar
Extra porters [carry backpacks and sleeping bags]
max. 8 kilos ( 1 porter for each 2 passengers )
Porters ( for carrying tents & cooking equipments
)
Double tents, kitchen tent, tables, chairs and bathroom
tent
Bus Machupicchu - Aguas Calientes.
-
-
"SIB"
Economy Service ( shared with other paxes)
Round Trip Backpacker train
Lunch of 2nd day at a local restaurant of Aguas Calientes
(economy)
Porters ( only for carrying tents & cooking equipments
)
Double tents, kitchen tent, tables, chairs and portable
bath.
INKA TRAIL 3-DAYS
CUZCO / MACHU-PICCHU / CUZCO
( best season: April through October)
- Day
1 / CUSCO - PISCACUCHO - LLULLUCHAPAMPA
Excitement begins to build as we board our bus
for the two-hour ride to the trailhead at Piskacucho
(km marker #82). Here, we meet our Quechua Indian
porters and begin trekking the Inca Trail. With
snow-capped Mount Veronica (18,865') and the
rest of the Urubamba range as a backdrop, we
follow a well-marked path past the ruins of
Llactapata and through some small Indian villages
on the way to our campsite after Wayllabamba
and near to Lulluchapampa. (Hiking distance/time
- 5.7 miles/5.5 hours, between 7,900' - 9,678')
All meals are included today and for the duration
of the trek.
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|
- Day
2 / LLULLUCHAPAMPA - PHUYUPATAMARCA - WIÑAYWAYNA
-
| A
nutritious camp breakfast prepares us for today's
challenging trek along the narrow Llullucha
gorge and over the first pass on the trail.
We hike through dense forest encountering abundant
bird life and flowering plants before reaching
the open meadows of Llulluchapampa. The final
approach to the high pass begins here with a
long, steep ramp leading to Warmiwanusca (13,780').
At the top, the views of the surrounding peaks
and verdant forest canopy are spectacular. The
trail then descends steeply and passes through
a meadow rife with lakes, waterfalls and Andean
wildflowers. We cross the Runkurakay |
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| Pass
(12,631') enjoying excellent views of the glacier-clad
peaks of the Pumasillo mountains and deep gorges
of the eastern Andes, and then descend gradually
through a unique ecological zone - a high jungle
transition area rich in plant and animal life.
After entering the cloud forest, our route takes
us past the ruins of Sayacmarca and then through
a natural tunnel elaborated on by the Incas.
This portion of the trail is well paved with
Inca stonework and leads us to the spectacular
area at Phuyupatamarca descending to Wiñaywayna
for camping. Meals included. |
- Day
3 / WIÑAYWAYNA - MACHUPICCHU - CUSCO
| Our
anticipation rises as we make our way to Intipunku
(the Sun's Gateway). We arrive in the early
afternoon and are rewarded with our first views
of Machu Picchu. After spending some time at
the lookout point, we descend to the ruins and
briefly explore some areas close to the trail.
Lunch incuded. |
 |
| Meeting
of the group in order to descend toward the
town of Aguas Calientes (Hot Waters ) and return
to the city of the Cusco by the local train. |
PRICE
PER PERSON - U$D
( regular service - mínimum 2 persons ) |
DOUBLE
Tent |
SINGLE
Tent |
CHILDS
Under 10 years |
CHILDS
Under 8 years |
|
Class
"A"
|
PRIVATE
SERVICE Daily departures
|
694.50
|
709.50
|
571.00 |
546.00 |
- CHILDS:
Price includes own bed but must share tent with MIN
2 adults. Services + meals will be the same as adults.
- SERVICE
"A"
- "A"
Private service
Private bus to KM 82 of the railway to MachuPicchu
(Piskacucho)
Autowagon train MachuPicchu / Cuzco
Lunch of 2nd day at Café Amazónico Restaurant
Entrance fees, guide & cooker
Porters ( for carrying tents & cooking equipments
)
Extra porters [carry backpacks and sleeping bags]
max. 18 kilos
Double tents
Dinner tent, kitchen tent, tables, chairs and bathroom
tent
Bus Machupicchu - Aguas Calientes.
INKA TRAIL 4-DAYS
CUZCO / MACHU-PICCHU / CUZCO
( best season: April through October)
- Day
1 / CUSCO - PISKACUCHO - YUNCACHIMPA
Excitement
begins to build as we board our bus for the
two-hour ride to the trailhead at
Piskacucho (km marker #82). Here, we meet our
Quechua Indian porters and begin trekking the
Inca Trail. With snow-capped Mount Veronica
(18,865') and the rest of the Urubamba range
as a backdrop, we follow a well-marked path
past the ruins of Llactapata and through some
small Indian villages on the way to our campsite
near Wayllabamba. (Hiking distance/time - 5.7
miles/5.5 hours, between 7,900' - 9,678') All
meals are included today and for the duration
of the trek. |
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- Day
2 / YUNCACHIMPA - WARMIWAÑUSCA - RUNCURACAY
A nutritious camp breakfast prepares us for today's
challenging trek along the narrow Llullucha gorge
and over the first pass on the trail. We hike through
dense forest encountering abundant bird life and flowering
plants before reaching the open meadows of Llulluchapampa.
The final approach to the high pass begins here with
a long, steep ramp leading to Warmiwanusca (13,780').
At the top, the views of the surrounding peaks and
verdant forest canopy are spectacular. The trail then
descends steeply and passes through a meadow rife
with lakes, waterfalls and Andean wildflowers. Tonight
we make camp in the upper meadows of Pacaymayo. (Hiking
distance/time - 7 miles/7 hours, final elevation 11,750').
 Day
3 / RUNCURACAY - CHAQ'ICOCHA - WIÑAYWAYNA- We
cross the Runkurakay Pass (12,631') in the morning,
enjoying excellent views of the glacier-clad peaks
of the Pumasillo mountains and deep gorges of the
eastern Andes, and then descend gradually through
a unique ecological zone - a high jungle transition
area rich in plant and animal life. After entering
the cloud forest, our route takes us past the ruins
of Sayacmarca and then through a natural tunnel elaborated
on by the Incas. This portion of the trail is well
paved with Inca stonework and leads us to the spectacular
campsite at Phuyupatamarca. This spot offers superb
sunrise views over the Urubamba and Anobamba River
Valleys and the glacier-covered Mount Salcantay (20,575').
(Hiking distance/time - 6.1 miles/5.5 hours, final
elevation 11,975').
- Day
4 / WIÑAYWAYNA - MACHUPICCHU - CUSCO
As we leave Phuyupatamarca we have a steep stone staircase
descent (approximately 2,000 steps cut in the rock),
followed by a gradual descent and then another steep
descent to Winay Wayna ruins where we stop for lunch.
During the afternoon, our anticipation rises as we
make our way to Intipunku (the Sun's Gateway). We
arrive in the early afternoon and are rewarded with
our first views of Machu Picchu. After spending some
time at the lookout point, we descend to the ruins
and briefly explore some areas close to the trail.
Lunch incuded.
Meeting of the group in order to descend toward the
town of Aguas Calientes (Hot Waters ) and return to
the city of the Cusco by the local train.
PRICE
PER PERSON - U$D
( regular service - mínimum 2 persons
) |
DOUBLE
Tent |
SINGLE
Tent |
CHILDS
Under 10 years |
CHILDS
Under 8 years |
|
Class
"A"
|
PRIVATE
SERVICE Daily departures
|
937.50 |
957.50 |
748.50 |
723.50 |
|
Class
"B"
|
STANDARD
SERVICE: SEMI - PRIVATEDep: Monday, Wednesday,
Friday
|
435.50 |
455.50 |
410.50 |
385.50 |
|
SIB
|
ECONOMY
SERVICE: S.I.B.Dep: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
|
344.00 |
|
320.00 |
295.00 |
- CHILDS:
Price includes own bed but must share tent with MIN
2 adults. Services + meals will be the same as adults.
- SERVICE
"A"
- SERVICE
"B"
- SERVICE
"S.I.B"
- "A"
Private service
Private bus to KM 82 of the railway to MachuPicchu
(Piskacucho)
Autowagon train MachuPicchu / Cuzco
Lunch of 2nd day at Café Amazónico Restaurant
Entrance fees, guide & cooker
Porters ( for carrying tents & cooking equipments
)
Extra porters [carry backpacks and sleeping bags]
max. 18 kilos
Double tents
Dinner tent, kitchen tent, tables, chairs and bathroom
tent
Bus Machupicchu - Aguas Calientes
- "B"
Standard Service
(could be shared with other paxes)
Round Trip Backpacker train
Lunch of 2nd day at Indio Feliz Restaurnat or similar
Extra porters [carry backpacks and sleeping bags]
max. 8 kilos ( 1 porter for each 2 passengers )
Porters ( for carrying tents & cooking equipments
)
Double tents, kitchen tent, tables, chairs and bathroom
tent
Bus Machupicchu - Aguas Calientes.
- "SIB"
Economy Service ( shared with other paxes)
Round Trip Backpacker train
Lunch of 2nd day at a local restaurant of Aguas Calientes
(economy)
Porters ( only for carrying tents & cooking equipments
)
Double tents, kitchen tent, tables, chairs and portable
bath.
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3 DAYS MANU ECO ADVENTURE
CULTURAL ZONE
CUZCO / MANU / CUZCO
( best season: April through October)
( daily departures )
- DAY
01: CUZCO / SAN PEDRO BY OVERLAND VEHICLE
We leave Cusco early in the morning in our specialized
overland vehicle. Approximately at mid-morning we
visit the interesting tombs of Ninamarca, commonly
known as "Chullpas". We continue to Paucartambo,
a picturesque Spanish colonial town, and then to
the Acjanacu pass at 3850-m. a. s. l., which marks
the beginning of the Cultural Zone of Manu Biosphere
Reserve. We continue our bus trip through the Cloud
Forest, here a thick cloak of clouds provides perpetual
humidity and makes an ideal habitat for epiphytic
plants such as bromeliads. This varied and fascinating
world is home of the Cock of the Rock, Spectacled
Bear, Orchids, Tree Ferns (one of the oldest living
plants), mosses and lichens. This Cloud Forest exists
between 2000 and 3500 meters above sea level, and
at least 50% of the plant species found here are
endemic to this region. Overnight in our open air
lodge "San Pedro" (bomfire before sleep).
- DAY
02: SAN PEDRO / ALTO MADRE DE DIOS BY OVERLAND VEHICLE
& BOAT
Today we wake up very early to observe the Cock
of the Rock (Rupicola peruviana), Peru's national
bird. The male birds are a vibrant reddish orange,
and at about 5:00AM as many as several dozens come
together for an exhibition of a ritual mating dance
in a place called Lek. The males display their crest,
showing off and posturing for the females. The females,
fewer in number, watch to select the most suitable
males. After breakfast we continue in our transport
down the narrow road between waterfalls and canyons
toward Pilcopata town (*). A 30 minutes bus ride
to the Port of Atalaya where we will take our motorized
boat and start going down stream the Alto Madre
de Dios River to our Private Reserve of Erika Lodge
where we will spend the next two nights. Here we
will hike through the interesting trail system that
this low Amazon jungle offers. Overnight in the
lodge.
(*) Optional: Here in Pilcopata town we will
make all the final settings for a 3 hour rafting
trip down the Kosñipata river where we will
have the oportunity for a dip. Continuing down the
Alto Madre de Dios river to Erika Lodge.
- DAY
03: LODGE / ATALAYA / CUZCO BY BOAT & OVERLAND
VEHICLE
This day we will wake up very early to board our
boat, and after five minutes, we will arrive to
a small "Collpa", which is a wall of clay
in the riverbanks, where many species of parrots
such as the blue headed parrot, white-eyed parakeet,
feed for mineral and salt supplements to their diet
of seeds and fruits. After this we will take the
boat to Atalaya where the bus takes us back up and
out of Manu, arriving in Cusco late in the afternoon.
END OF OUR SERVICES.
| PRICE
PER PERSON - U$D ( regular service - mínimum
2 persons ) |
DOUBLE
Tent / room |
SINGLE
Tent / room |
CHILDS
Under 10 years |
|
Class
"A"
|
Including
River Rufting
|
372.00 |
|
252.00 |
|
Class
"B"
|
Without
River Rufting
|
342.000 |
|
231.00 |
- CHILDS:
Price includes own bed but must share tent with
MIN 2 adults.
Services + meals will be the same as adults.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
Specialized and bilingual guide, camping equipment,
01 night in San Pedro open air lodge, 02 nights
in Erika Lodge, meals, first aid Kit, all land and
river transportation, rafting equipment, safety
box for values and storage for luggage.
-
THINGS YOU SHOULD BRING ALONG ON A TRIP TO MANU
Binoculars
Warm clothing (in case of a cold front), long sleeve
shirts and long pants (cotton)
100% waterproof rain gear (long poncho or rain wear)
Insect repellant (at least 50% Deet), sunscreen
lotion
One pair of lightweight ankle height boots and sandals
Flashlight, enough batteries (alkaline) and bulbs
Wide brim hat (for sunny days), sun glasses
Towel, swimming suit, personal medicines and/or
supplies (liquid for contact lenses, for example).
Day pack, and one back pack or duffel bag of luggage
per person
Camera and film ASA 200 and 400 for the inner forest.
One bottle of water for the first day, plastic bags.
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4 DAYS MANU ECO ADVENTURE
CULTURAL ZONE
CUZCO / MANU / CUZCO
( best season: April through October)
( daily departures )
- DAY
01: CUZCO / SAN PEDRO BY OVERLAND VEHICLE
We leave Cusco early in the morning in our
specialized overland vehicle. Approximately at mid-morning
we visit the interesting tombs of Ninamarca, commonly
known as "Chullpas". We continue to Paucartambo,
a picturesque Spanish colonial town, and then to
the Acjanacu pass at 3850-m. a. s. l., which marks
the beginning of the Cultural Zone of Manu Biosphere
Reserve. We continue our bus trip through the Cloud
Forest, here a thick cloak of clouds provides perpetual
humidity and makes an ideal habitat for epiphytic
plants such as bromeliads. This varied and fascinating
world is home of the Cock of the Rock, Spectacled
Bear, Orchids, Tree Ferns (one of the oldest living
plants), mosses and lichens. This Cloud Forest exists
between 2000 and 3500 meters above sea level, and
at least 50% of the plant species found here are
endemic to this region. Overnight in our open air
lodge "San Pedro" (bomfire before sleep).
- DAY
02: SAN PEDRO / ALTO MADRE DE DIOS BY OVERLAND VEHICLE
& BOAT
Today we wake up very early to observe the Cock
of the Rock (Rupicola peruviana), Peru's national
bird. The male birds are a vibrant reddish orange,
and at about 5:00AM as many as several dozens come
together for an exhibition of a ritual mating dance
in a place called Lek. The males display their crest,
showing off and posturing for the females. The females,
fewer in number, watch to select the most suitable
males. After breakfast we continue in our transport
down the narrow road between waterfalls and canyons
toward Pilcopata town (*). A 30 minutes bus ride
to the Port of Atalaya where we will take our motorized
boat and start going down stream the Alto Madre
de Dios River to our Private Reserve of Erika Lodge
where we will spend the next two nights. Here we
will hike through the interesting trail system that
this low Amazon jungle offers. Overnight in the
lodge.
(*) Optional: Here in Pilcopata town we will
make all the final settings for a 3 hour rafting
trip down the Kosñipata river where we will
have the oportunity for a dip. Continuing down the
Alto Madre de Dios river to Erika Lodge.
- DAY
03: PLAIN ACTIVITIES DAY
The altitude of this Private Reserve ranges between
600 m.a.s.l. to 1,150 m.a.s.l. (1,200 to 3,450 feet)
encompassing different habitats. This altitude range
explains the high diversity of wildlife found around
this lodge so immediately after breakfast, we will
start walking near the riverbanks, during the hike
our guide will talk about insects, medicinal plants,
trees, reptiles, mammals, etc. before returning
for lunch we can have the chance to swim in the
clear water of natural pools of a stream close to
the lodge. During early afternoon we will start
a short ride by boat to visit a small lake near
to the Alto Madre de Dios River, here we are going
to have the chance to see the Hoatzin, a primitive
bird, black caimans, many species of birds, insects,
etc. This will be our last night in this wonderful
amazon jungle. Overnight in the lodge.
- DAY
04: LODGE / ATALAYA / CUZCO BY BOAT & OVERLAND
VEHICLE
This day we will wake up very early to board our
boat, and after five minutes, we will arrive to
a small "Collpa", which is a wall of clay
in the riverbanks, where many species of parrots
such as the blue headed parrot, white-eyed parakeet,
feed for mineral and salt supplements to their diet
of seeds and fruits. After this we will take the
boat to Atalaya where the bus takes us back up and
out of Manu, arriving in Cusco late in the afternoon.
END OF OUR SERVICES.
|
PRICE
PER PERSON - U$D MINIMUM 02 persons
|
DOUBLE
Tent / room
|
SINGLE
Tent / room
|
CHILDS
(under 10 years)
|
|
Including
River Rufting
|
395.00
|
|
268.00
|
|
Without
River Rufting
|
366.00
|
|
247.00
|
CHILDS:
Price includes own bed but must share tent with MIN
2 adults. Services + meals will be the same as adults.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
Specialized and bilingual guide, camping equipment,
01 night in San Pedro open air lodge, 02 nights in
Erika Lodge, meals, first aid Kit, all land and river
transportation, rafting equipment, safety box for
values and storage for luggage.
THINGS YOU SHOULD BRING ALONG ON A TRIP TO MANU
Binoculars
Warm clothing (in case of a cold front), long sleeve
shirts and long pants (cotton)
100% waterproof rain gear (long poncho or rain wear)
Insect repellant (at least 50% Deet), sunscreen lotion
One pair of lightweight ankle height boots and sandals
Flashlight, enough batteries (alkaline) and bulbs
Wide brim hat (for sunny days), sun glasses
Towel, swimming suit, personal medicines and/or supplies
(liquid for contact lenses, for example).
Day pack, and one back pack or duffel bag of luggage
per person
Camera and film ASA 200 and 400 for the inner forest.
One bottle of water for the first day, plastic bags.
MANU WILD LIFE CENTER 5-DAYS
CUZCO / MANU / CUZCO
( best season: April through October)
( leaving every thursday )
- Day
1 CUZCO / BOCA MAMU / WILDLIFE CENTER
Early transfer from your hotel to the airport.
A thirty-five minute flight in a radar-equipped
twin engine plane takes you to Boca Manu. Here you
take a motorized canoe for the 90 minute journey
down the Madre de Dios River to Manu Wildlife Center
to arrive for lunch. The afternoon will be spent
exploring some of the 30 miles of clean forest trails
that surround the lodge. On these trails you have
an excellent chance to encounter some of the 12
species of monkeys, which include the Monk Saki
and Emperor Tamarin, which inhabit the surrounding
forest.
After dinner we will leisurely hike for 60-75 minutes
through the night to the Amazon's largest known
Tapir clay lick. We climb up a 17 foot observation
platform perched 17 feet above the lick itself where
we wait for the lumbering Tapirs to arrive, then
using powerful flashlights we observe and photograph
them in action.
- Day
2
Rising before dawn, we take a 25 minute boat journey
downstream to the only large parrot and macaw clay
lick in the Manu area. From a floating catamaran
blind we are afforded excellent views and photo
opportunities as first hundreds of medium-sized
and large parrots, and then the large Red-and-Green
Macaws arrive to eat the clay. Please note that
the clay lick is not as active in May, June and
July. Returning for lunch, the afternoon is spent
visiting one of the two oxbow lakes found in the
area. These lakes have populations of a variety
of water birds, including the prehistoric-looking
Hoatzin, and also house Giant Otters.
After dinner back at the Center there will be another
opportunity to visit the Tapir clay lick.
Day 3
Rising at dawn we will explore the forest trails
with the emphasis on visiting the fruiting trees
which our researchers and native guides have been
monitoring. Here we will hope to encounter more
monkey species as well as numerous species of birds.
Or, we will have an early visit to one or both of
the lakes before exploring the forest trails.
After lunch at the Center there will be a further
opportunity to explore more of the forest types
which can be found in the vicinity of the lodge.
Alternatively, some visitors may wish to spend time
in special blinds to observe and perhaps to photograph
the brilliantly colored dancing birds called manakins.
After dinner, those particularly determined visitors
can once again visit the tapir clay lick.
Day 4
Rising early, we board the motorized canoe for a
25 minute journey to the mouth of the Blanco River.
Here we transfer to dugout canoes where our native
guides will paddle us up this beautiful small tributary
of the River Madre de Dios. As we paddle up the
river we will look for monkeys feeding in the liana-festooned
trees which loom overhead, and will encounter numerous
waterbirds including probable sightings of the cumbersome
Horned Screamers. Those lucky explores might also
meet giant otters, or the smaller southern river
otter, swimming upstream on a fishing expedition.
After lunch at the Center there will be an opportunity
to observe life in the forest canopy from one of
our 35-metre tree platforms, or to independently
explore one of the numerous forest trails.
After supper, those explores still with enough energy
will have a chance for a final visit to the Tapir
clay lick.
Day 5 WILD LIFE CENTER / BOCA MANU / CUZCO
After a dawn breakfast you will board the motor
canoe for the two hour return trip to the Manu landing
strip, from which you fly to Cusco, where your jungle
adventure ends.
-
"END OF OUR SERVICES"
|
PRICE
PER PERSON - U$D
MINIMUM 02 persons
|
DOUBLE
Tent / room
|
SINGLE
Tent / room
|
|
Manu
Wild Life Center
|
1
216.00
|
1
425.00
|
- NOTE:
Our packages mostly inlude american or buffet breakfast,
but some hotels would provide continental breakfast
depending on its policy
CHILDS: Price includes own bed but must share room
with 2 adults. Services and meals will be the same
as adults.
-
NOT INCLUDED Airport taxes
Meals and services not mentioned on above program
and extras.
WHAT TO BRING · Good binoculars
· Camera gear (ASA 50, 100 and 200 recommended)
· Two or three pairs of long cotton pants
· Four pairs of absorbent cotton socks
· Rain suit or long poncho (100% waterproof
- test before you leave home)
· Three or four long-sleeved cotton shirts
· Two or three T-shirts
· Sunscreen lotion (high factor)
· Swimsuit
· A bottle or canteen to carry water on outings
. A hat that will not come off in windy boat rides
· One pair of shorts
· Sunglasses
· Two pairs of sneakers or hiking boats (with
good gripping soles)
· Insect repellent (Skin-So-Soft for river,
and 20% or more Deet for forest)
· A photocopy of your passport
· A large, bright flashlight
· Personal toiletries and medications
Manu
Wildlife Center, located east of the Manu River
on the north bank of the Madre de Dios River, and
reached by a 35-minute light plane flight from Cusco,
offers the Amazon's finest short, in-depth wildlife
safari.
The
lodge contains 15 double-occupancy fully screened
private bungalows, separate complexes of hot showers
and toilets, and a large, fully screened dining
room/bar, with hammocks for relaxing.
8 DAYS MANU ECO ADVENTURE
RESERVED ZONE
CUZCO / MANU / CUZCO
( best season: April through October)
( Fixed departures: every sunday )
- DAY
01 (sun): CUZCO / SAN PEDRO BY OVERLAND VEHICLE
& GUIDE
We leave Cusco early in the morning in our specialized
overland vehicles. Approximately mid-morning we
visit the interesting tombs of Ninamarca, commonly
known as "Chullpas". We continue to Paucartambo,
a picturesque Spanish colonial town, and then to
the Acjanacu pass, which marks the beginning of
the Cultural Zone of Manu Biosphere Reserve. Here,
a thick cloak of clouds provides perpetual humidity
and makes an ideal habitat for epiphytic plants
such as bromeliads. This varied and fascinating
world is home of the Cock of the Rock, Spectacled
Bear, Orchids, Tree Ferns (one of the oldest living
plants), mosses and lichens. This cloud forest exists
between 2000 and 3500 meters above sea level, and
at least 50% of the plant species found here are
endemic to this region. Overnight in our open air
lodge "San Pedro".
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02 (mon): SAN PEDRO / ALTO MADRE DE DIOS BY OVERLAND
VEHICLE & BOAT
Today we wake up very early to observe the Cock
of the Rock (Rupicola peruviana), Peru's national
bird. The male birds are a vibrant reddish orange,
and at about 5:00AM as many as several dozen come
together for an exhibition of a mating ritual dance
in a place called Lek. The males display their crest,
showing off and posturing for the females. The females,
fewer in number, watch to select the most suitable
males. After breakfast we continue in our overland
transport down the narrow road between waterfalls
and canyons toward the town of Atalaya. Here, we
board our covered, outboard motor boat and head
down the Alto Madre de Dios River for approximately
15 minutes toward our private reserve of "Erika"
where we will hike through the interesting trail
system that this transitional area between high
jungle and low jungle offers. Overnight in the lodge.
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