Manu Expedition

Tucan -Manu National Park

Note : The advantage of this programme is that with only 4 days you spend 3 nights within the protected reserve zone. Enabling you the greatest possibility to to observe wildlife, flora and fauna and the ecosystem in its primary form. This pristine Jungle experience starts its itinerary by air craft from Cusco city, on the third day of the regular program (8 days / 7 days / 6days which enter by bus and boat). Returning by air craft in the sixth day of their regular program to Cusco. Your 4th Day.

DAY 1

AM Transfer from hotel to Airport for flight to Boca Manu.
A tour assistant will meet you in the airport and take you by small boat to Boca Manu to join for lunch with the rest of the group who have come this far by Land and river.. Continuing the tour to the Tourist Zones of Manu National Park, we now travel up the Manu River, at least 4-5 hours, carefully searching for more wildlife. Today we hope you will see many more different species of birds and animals like White Caimans, the Capybara, (world’s largest rodent) brilliant birds and on an especially lucky day, adult Black Caiman or even a pair of Jaguar.

By late afternoon, we arrive at the river edge of Lake Salvador. Usually we stay at our Renaco Tented Camp. Normally we have time for hikes around dinner and in the evening. In our campsite you'll find platform shelters for your camping equipment, a general area for meals and socializing, showers and nice toilets. If impossible to stay at Renaco Tented Camp we use Matchiguenka Lodge which includes the same amenities while still rustic, cozy and intimate in its surroundings of the Jungle of Manu. Exclusively managed by indigenous Matchiguenka, original caretakers of the Manu wilderness.

DAY 2

Early walk searching for wildlife is available or simply enjoying the sounds of the awakening jungle to hike after breakfast. A trail system present in the area of Salvador is very impressive, where one can observe different types of animals; birds, mammals, reptiles, etc.

For the afternoon we have the option to visit a tower where it is possible to see the canopy and its fauna.
In our night walk (optional for those who don't want to look for Scorpions, Tarantulas and other creepy crawlies), well be accompanied by the music of the jungle frogs, toads, crickets and owls.

DAY 3

Orquidea -Manu National Park

Considered the most dynamic of the places that we will visit. We explore the Lakes Otorongo and Salvador, the most important lakes where we can find a huge diversity of animals and flora. With our guide's explanation we will learn the secrets of the tropical forest. We go into the forest along observation trails to appreciate 13 diverse species of monkeys and others incredible animals characteristic of this place and to understand the importance of preserving our planet. Following our guide’s indications and with luck we will be able to see some big vertebrates such as the Giant Otters), Tapir and some Peccaries. We spend the third night at Salvador Lake, where we will be entertained with the incredible stories of our guide and crew about this unforgettable place.

DAY 4

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 we make our way to the airport and wait for the flight back to Cusco around noon.
Departure Days Mondays and Wednesday.

Maximum 10 people with one guide in the Tourist Zone ( Reserved protected Area)

Includes:

• Flight from Cusco to Boca Manu and return to Cusco
• Entrance fees for Manu National Park
• Qualified naturalist guide speaking English and Spanish.
• First Aid Kit.
• all terrestrial and fluvial transport
• Accommodations; lodges & campsites
• All Meals (vegetarían options).
• Drinking Water at all times
• Tents and beds.
• Manu checking list.
• Paper work for park entrance.
• Radio communications along our locations.

Not Included:

• Airport taxes Cusco/ Boca Manu / Cusco (23 Dollars to be paid before departure).
• optional tips to staff
• Soft drinks and beers.