8
Days; Price per Person: US$ 745,- ;
6 Days; ACUPARI Price: US$ 671,-;
( min. 2 Pers.)
Day 1: Cusco to Pilcopata
We take an 10 hours bus trip from the city of Cusco
ascending to the high mountain area at 4200 m (14,000
feet). After a short stop in Ninamarca, to see the
pre-Inca cemetery, and Paucartambo village, we descend
the eastern slopes of the Andes through cloud forest
with lush vegetation (ferns, orchids, etc.) to the
lowland rainforest on the Madre de Dios River. You
will enjoy spectacular views of the Andes and may
see wildlife such as our national bird, the Cock of
the Rocks (Rupicola peruviana) inside a hiding place
next to the lek, brilliantly colored Tanagers and
Hummingbirds and with some luck the first monkeys,
as e.g. the Wooly Monkey. We spend the night in a
lodge in Pilcopata ( 700m).
Day 2: Pilcopata to Maquisapayoj
After breakfast we travel another 2 1/2 hours by bus
to Atalaya, at 500 m. Here we embark on an 8 hour
journey in a 15-meter motorized canoe down the Alto
Madre de Dios River. Today we have the opportunity
to see wildlife along the rocky banks of the river,
such as Fasciated Tiger Herons, Purplish Jays, Skimmers,
King Vultures, caimans and some of the 13 species
of monkeys that live in Manu. In the afternoon we
arrive at Maquisapayoj (place of the Black Spider
Monkey). From here we walk to the Mammal Salt Lick,
where we spend the night on an elevated platform (
with mats and mosquito nets) to observe Tapirs and
other mammals during the night.
Day 3: Maquisapayoj to Blanquillo
After exploring the trails around Maquisapayoj we
travel downriver for half an hour to get to Blanquillo,
our base camp for the next days. We visit Cocha (lake)
Blanco to observe the family of Giant River Otters,
monkeys (e.g. Red Howler Monkey), caimans and different
varieties of birds. We camp at Blanquillo. Optional
night walk before dinner and a shower!
Day 4: Macaw clay lick and Camungo lake
Early in the morning we go to the Macaw Clay Lick.
From the blind we can observe flocks of Macaws (Ara
chloroptera, - ararauna, - macao), Parrots and Parakeets
congregating to eat the clay, which is essential for
their digestion. Breakfast at the blind. After the
spectacle we have the opportunity to climb a 42 m
tower at Camungo lake to get a great canopy view and
observe birds. Later we explore the trails around
Blanquillo. The night is spent at Blanquillo. Optional
night walk ( to see insects, frogs, snakes etc.).
Day 5: Optional day around Blanquillo
Today we have another opportunity to look for Giant
Otters, to explore the Blanco River on dugout canoes,
or to observe Macaws at the Macaw Clay Lick. After
lunch we head for the Black Lagoon, to fish piranhas
or catfish. The night is spent at Blanquillo. Optional
night walk. (Today you can fly back to Cusco from
Boca Manu Airstrip.)
Day 6: Blanquillo to Yanyacu or Cusco
We start making our way back to Cusco. Either by plane
from Boca Manu to Cusco or onwards to Yanayacu by
boat. If time allows we have a short visit to Boca
Manu and the Piro native Diamante village and continue
further upriver to camp on the beach for this night.
Day 7 : Yanayacu to Pilcopata
On this day, we travel upriver, make a stop for a
swim at Aguas Calientes (hot springs) and continue
to Atalaya from where we travel for another hour by
bus to Pilcopata town. Here we spend the night in
a lodge.
Day 8 : Return to Cusco
Today we travel for 9 hours up to the Andes to return
to Cusco around 4 p.m.
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
• Professional naturalist guide, specialized
in Manu, birding guide on request
• Private bus and boat transport
• Entrance fees to macaw clay lick, tapir lick
and Blanco and Camungo lakes
• cook
• All food (vegetarian on request)
• Camping equipment and Lodge stays
• First Aid Kit, extraktor ( for poison)
• Radio communication
• 6 day tour: return flight to Cusco
NOT INCLUDED:
• Sleeping bag
• Binocular
• When returning by plane: airstrip tax Boca
Manu
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