We leave cusco early morning, visit the interesting pre-Inca tombs of
Ninamarca, Paucartambo, Colonial town, and the down to 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, at least
50% of the plant species found here are endemic to this region. Overnight
in our open air lodge "San Pedro".
Day 2
Observe the ritual mating dance of the Cock of the Rock (Rupicola Peruviana).
Peru's national bird from a platform in the "lek". After breakfast we
continue in our overland transport(*1) down the narrow road
between waterfalls and canyons toward Pilcopata town(*2).
A 30 minutes bus ride to the port of Atalaya where we will board
our covered outboard motor boad and head down the Alto Madre de Dios
River for approximdtely 30 minutes toward our private reserve of
"Erika Lodge" where we will spend the next two nights. Short walk
around the lodge.
(*1) Optional :
Descend whit Mountain Bikes from San Pedro lodge (1,700m.a.s.l.)
Cloud forest to Pilcanota - High Jungle (700m.a.s.l.)
(*2) Optional :
A 3 hour rafting trip down the Koshñipata river where we will have
the oportunity for a dip and of course enjoy the spectacular view of
the Koñeq canyon. Continuing down the Alto Madre de Dios river to Erika Lodge.
Day 3
The altitude range of this beautiful site, explains the high diversity
of wildlife found around this lodge, so immediately after breakfast,
we start walking, our guide will talk about insects, medicinal
plants, trees, reptiles, mammals, ect. 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. 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 4
This day we will get up very early to board our boat, we will arrive
after 5 minutes to a small "Collpa", which is a wall of clay
in the rivervanks, where many species of parrots feed for
mineral and salt supplements to their diet of seeds and fruits.
After this green and so noisy spectacle, we continue by boat to
Atalaya port and then the bus back to Cusco arriving late in the
afternoon END OF OUR SERVICES.
SERVICES INCLUDED :
Specialized and bilingual guide, camping equipment, 01 night in
San Pedro Open Air Lodge, 02 nights in Erika Lodge, meals,
first ald kit, all land and river transportation, full
mountain bike (optional) and rafting equipment, safety box
for values and storage for luggage.
THINGS YOU SHOULD BRING ALONG ON A TRIP TO MANU
Binoculars, Camera and film ASA 200 and 400 for the inner forest.
Sleeping bag.
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), suscreen lotion.
One pair of lightwelght ankle heighht boots and sandals.
Flashlight, enough batterles (alkaline) and bulbs.
Wide brim hat (for sunny days), sun glasses.
Towel, swimming suit, personal medicines and/or supplies (liquid for contac lenses, for example).
Day pack, and one back pack or duffel bag of luggage per person.
One bottle of water for the first day plastic bags.
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